029 - Leg Wednesdays

Wednesdays... the famous leg Wednesdays at Buffalo Wild Wings. I was pretty exhausted from work today, so I gave in to the bf's request to order an insane amount of drumsticks. The picture might not do it justice, but this is a monstrous and smothered in honey bbq goodness (that's what I ordered... he prefers the hot buffalo style and mango habanero). The fried rice was inspired by this small korean restaurant at SUNY Buffalo's campus (bf attended UB). I added shrimp and spam to spazz it up, but the typical seasoning includes: salt, black pepper, white pepper, broth, sriricha thai chili paste, garlic, onion, and kimchi. *drools*

steamed green beans, honey bbq drumstick, kimchi fried rice

18 & 19 - tis the season

Last weekend thru the first part of last week was a complete blur. I think it was the flu bug going around, but I was in bed with a 102 fever for 3-4 days. The lunches below were packed for Tuesday and Wednesday, both which I ended up calling in sick because I was so dizzy from all the heat and dehydration. Ok, enough about something completely not related bento... here they are! I wish I had a more exciting reason for the lack of posts, like I was whisked away to a romantic getaway to Paris but... nupe... just the flu. BLAH!

I am hoping this week will be a more promising week for lunches! I need to stock up on more chinese veggies for this week. They are almost my staple everyday. I usually just saute it with a bit of olive oil, minced garlic and salt.. that's it! Simple and delicious. hong-kong style egg noodles with chicken and bell peppers; sauteed chinese broccoli

mini apple and mandarin orange

top tier: fried rice with mushrooms and chicken
bottom tier: spring mix salad, laughing cow swiss, grape tomato, bell peppers and rotisserie chicken
l&l snack box: sliced kiwi

#15 - Jambalaya Madness

I am in a lot of pain in what is suspected to be either an ear infection or a combination jaw & ear infection. why suspected? Because my doctor sucks, and is not available to see me until thursday... 5 days after the pain started! I am looking to switch doctors... but until then, I am going to go back to ice-packing the left side of my face. Sorry... =\ I am so grumpy now...

top tier: bean sprouts, applesauce w/ sprinkle of cinnamon, steamed broccoli
bottom tier: jambalaya with chicken breast

Bento #2 - a lil extra space...

Colors - check. Carbs - check. Protein - check. Veggies - check. Fruit - check. Attractive and exciting - negative. The good news is that my bento order thru Ebay will be arriving in the next 7-10 days (thanks CookingCute for the website recommendation!). I have been browsing bento blogs, in hopes to get some inspiration, but am held back with the lacking tupperware. *sighs* There are so many ideas in my head that I want to try, I hope I remember them when my bento package is delivered. If there was a local store with bento items, I would not have been able to control myself. Unfortunately (or rather, luckily... for my wallet), the east coast seems to be lacking in this market. If I am ever in the San Francisco area, you can bet that I am going to every store on LunchinaBox's shopping list! So jealous of all that they have. Anyway, here is my lunch for tomorrow...

Chicken with broccoli and scallion; Rice
with sesame seeds and carrots; Blueberries