When I was a kid, I brought my lunch to school every day, usually in a reusable lunch bag. Each morning, my mom would lovingly pack a healthy meal for me that fit a formula. Sandwich (meat or peanut ...

Gaining popularity around the world for its many healthy and money-saving benefits, bento is not just for doting mothers aiming to please their children or out-cute their peers. Take a look at the ...

TOKYO, Dec 21 (Reuters Life!) - There are many reasons to eat bento boxes, Japan's packed lunch in a compartmentalized box: weight control, saving money, or just enjoying Japanese culture. Sign up ...

On a recent trip to Japan, I glimpsed the country's obsession with bento boxes. I wanted to find out more and came across the blog Just Bento (justbento.com), whose creator, Makiko Itoh, has written a ...

Portable lunches can be practical, delicious, and visually appealing, according to a new book by Crystal Watanabe and Maki Ogawa: Yum-Yum Bento Box: Fresh Recipes for Adorable Lunches. Over the course ...

Bento (box lunches), inspired by the Japanese tradition, are taking the West by storm. More than just cute and decorative, this economical, healthy approach to eating will revolutionize your ...