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Bento #6: Mapo Tofu

November 22nd, 2009 | No Comments

Bento #6: Mapo Tofu

Here’s the long-overdue photo of last week’s Mapo Tofu bento. It unfortunately looks like a chunky brown mess even though it tasted great. Some chopped scallions, peas, or red peppers would have added some much-needed color.

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How to Like Tofu

November 16th, 2009 | No Comments

Please repeat after me:

Tofu is not a meat substitute.
Tofu is not a cheese substitute.
Tofu is not an egg substitute.
Tofu is not health food.

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Bento #5: Katsudon

October 21st, 2009 | No Comments

Bento #5: Katsudon

We went out for sushi last night and I ordered some tonkatsu because I really wanted something hot and fried. My husband turned the leftovers into katsudon for me and that was my lunch!

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