Bento boxes are gaining steam as a perfectly portioned, creative, fun way to pack and serve lunch—and they’re not just for kids. The box hails from Japan and first hit the scene in the 16th century. Cuteness is the name of the game in the current wave of bento lunch making: Food is often shaped into animals, flowers, or cartoon characters, though the adorable feast sometimes take longer to prepare than to scarf down. Here we’ve rounded up 25 bento ideas (sans cartoon faces) for kid-friendly, healthy lunches that could also work at the office.Creative Lunches On-the-Go Photo: Yum Box Lunch 1. Grilled Chicken and Barley Salad This bento demonstrates the benefit of cooking a giant batch of a...
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