Bento means lunch or lunch box. But for most Japanese home cooks, the act of preparing a bento box can mean much more than that. A bento box represents a mother’s love for her family. For centuries, ...

Note: Furikake is a dry seasoning blend of seaweed (nori), sesame seeds and other flavors. Find it at well-stocked Asian markets. Quick miso soup 2 cups water 2 teaspoons instant dashi powder (or ...

Bento means lunch or lunch box. But for most Japanese home cooks, the act of preparing a bento box can mean much more than that. A bento box represents a mother’s love for her family. For centuries, ...

This is not so much a recipe as it is a really good idea for a lunchbox — and a great vehicle for leftovers. We invested in a Japanese-style bento box, but any divided lunchbox will work just as well.