May 22 2009
Crafting the Perfect Bento
The origin of bento can be traced back to the late Kamakura Period when cooked and dried rice called hoshi-ii was developed. Hoshi-ii can be eaten as is or
boiled with water to make cooked rice, and is stored in a small bag. In the Azuchi-Momoyama Period wooden lacquered boxes were constructed and bento
would be eaten during a hanami or a tea party.
Who knew so much time went into crafting the most fabulous of boxed lunches. Boxed Bento’s are long honored traditions, just like stomping the dibbits. I was
so excited to discover a site that gives it’s visitors a simple and easy instruction manual on perfecting this art. Read More
