A Little of This and That

This Week's Bento Lunch

This week we weren't sure what to pack in our bento lunch boxes, so we settled on a little bit of everything. Luckily, our lunch boxes are versatile enough to handle our different cravings, giving us the freedom to quickly and easily pack as we choose! 

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Laptop Lunches on Amazon UK {plus MENU}

As many of you may know Laptop Lunches Bento-ware is now available on Amazon UK! In celebration we have created a festive menu, seen in the image above. Many of you have asked for the recipes and packing instructions for this lunch and we are more than happy to oblige! This menu is an American twist on some British classics. Hope you all enjoy! 

Smoked Salmon and Cucumber Sandwich- 
Gluten-Free Chia and Millet Bread
Whipped Cream Cheese
Smoked Wild Alaskan Salmon
Fresh Cucumber

Spread a thin layer of cream cheese on both slices of your bread.
Lay a few slices of smoked salmon over one slice of your bread.
Cut your cucumber into thin coins and lay them over your smoked salmon.
Stack your sandwich together and cut it at an angle into two triangles.
Place the sandwich in your large unlidded container.

Roasted Finglering Potatoes-
Fingerling "Russian Banana" Potatoes
Olive Oil
Salt and Pepper

Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit (204 degree Celsius).
Arrange your potatoes in a small iron skillet or baking pan. Drizzle olive oil over the potatoes and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
Place in the oven and cook for 20-25 minutes or until cooked through. Allow the potatoes to cool before placing them in the large lidded container.
Include your favorite dip in the small container to place alongside your roasted fingerling potatoes.

Cheddar Hearts and Snap Peas- 

Sharp Irish Cheddar
Fresh Snap Peas

Cut your cheese into 1/4 inch thick slices and cut into bit sized heart-shapes with our fruit and veggie cutters.
Include the snap peas and the cheddar hearts in your medium unlidded container.

Cinnamon Raisin Chia Pudding-
1/4 cup Chia Seeds
2 cups Unsweetened Vanilla Almond Milk
Cinnamon
1 tbsp Light Agave Syrup (optional)
1/4 cup Raisins

Combine in a large jar the almond milk, agave and chia seeds with a dash of cinnamon. Allow these to soak for a few hours or over night so that the chia seeds plump up. The texture is a lot like tapioca pudding. Stir in the raisins and scoop a serving into your medium lidded container. Use one of our ice packs along with an insulated bento bag to keep your lunch at a safe, cool temperature.

We are so excited to finally be more immediately accessible to all of our fans in the UK! Thank you for all of your enthusiasm and support! You can find our products on Amazon UK here. Our US fans can still find us on laptoplunches.com

Kimchi Grilled Cheese ~ submitted Kay Uyeda

This Goofy Recipe submission is an unusual combination spicy, sour flavors, and gooey, creamy textures. An unexpected meal that will make your mouth water!

Ingredients:

1 jar Mother-in-Law's Kimchi
Muenster Cheese
Whole Grain Bread
Butter

Directions:

Butter one side of two Whole Grain Bread slices. Place one slice on a medium heat pan, buttered side down.  Place 1-2 slices of Muenster Cheese on the bread in the pan. Cover the Muenster Cheese with pieces of Kimchi. Place your second piece of Whole Grain Bread on top of the Sandwich, buttered side up. Use a heavy lid or grilling weight to press the sandwich. Flip the sandwich after a minute or so and replace weight, allowing the other side to grill. When both sides are golden and the cheese has melted, remove the sandwich from heat and allow to cool for moment before eating.

Jazzed Up Sandwich Lunch

This Week's Bento Lunch

This week we chose to have a sandwich for lunch but kept things interesting by pairing it with sautéed veggies, fresh berries from the garden and mini pretzels. Enjoy! 


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Salad and Sandwich

This Week's Photo



Menu

* Garden Salad
* Mandarin Ginger Dressing
* Grilled Cheese Sandwich with Avocado and Mustard
* Baked Apple Slices with Oats and Nuts


Preparation Notes

As the weather warms, and our farmers' market continues to expand its offerings, you'll begin to see more and more salads featured here. We are truly looking forward to summer's bounty, and we suspect that you might be too!

Prepare a salad with your favorite fresh vegetables and fruits.

Pour some salad dressing of your choice into the little dip container. Consider experimenting with varieties that you've not tried before.

Make a grilled cheese sandwich. Spruce it up with some sliced avocado, marinated red bell peppers, or grilled vegetables.

Prepare the baked sliced apples: Slice apples and sprinkle with a small amount of water or orange juice. Bake in a covered dish (or heat in a sauce pan on the stove) until tender. Add oats and nuts (or high-quality granola), and stir to combine ingredients.