:: MR. BENTO HAS ARRIVED!

After months of hoping and wishing, the lunchbox of my dreams has finally arrived!  A big thank you to my lovely Auntie Ann who was visiting Canada recently, and lugged it back to Ireland for me.  Unfortunately none of the stockists in the US, seem to deliver the product internationally, which makes getting your hands on these handy insulated lunch flasks quite an ordeal!

However now that I have it, I am a true convert!  Initially when I opened it, I was a bit concerned about the size, all the containers are a bit on the small side, and I'm a growing boy!  But after using it all last week, it's actually just the right size.  It's also very handy to help keep your metabolism working more efficiently throughout the day by eating small meals rather than three large one's.

The flask can either be hot or cold, and does a fairly good job of keeping things hot just in time for lunch.  Here is just one of the lunches I had last week, Pineapple chunks, Mint and Green Pea Soup, Chicken and Asian Brown Rice, and Wholemeal Pizza bites-  It does slightly take the magic out of fresh food but it's a whole lot better than buying out.  And if your impressed with all that, head over to Flickr where they have a group specifically devoted to Bento Box lovers around the world, it's great to see all the different combinations, and has definitely given me a bit of inspiration!

So if your in Canada or America make sure to look out for Zojurushi, Mr. Bento!

*Quick update- My Bento Box was bought @ Sanko, 730, Queen St, West Toronto, ON Web:www.toronto-sanko.com*