Read Bento Power Brilliantly Balanced Lunchbox Recipes Sara Kiyo Popowa 9780857835680 Books

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Product details Hardcover 192 pages Publisher Kyle Books (March 5, 2019) Language English ISBN-10 0857835688

Bento Power Brilliantly Balanced Lunchbox Recipes Sara Kiyo Popowa 9780857835680 Books Reviews

• Since I work at home, I was not searching for a book of packable box lunch ideas, but I am so glad that I went ahead and purchased the book. Although it is not clear from the title, this is a vegetarian cookbook with an emphasis on vegetables and whole grains. The book's recipes are accessible and delicious. I love the use of mixed grains, the thoughtful presentations, and the innovative combinations. Although created as bento box lunches, I find the recipes look just as good straight to the plate. I like this author's approach to food in general and will keep my eye out for her next book.
• I dock a star for this seeming like a vegan book, but not being vegan. Eggs play a pretty heavy role, and that was disappointing. I do enjoy the book, and have enjoyed the Shiso Delicious photography in general. Full disclosure the book does not claim to be vegan, but the author was featured on the Veganuary site, which is where I first heard of her and read her bio. There it states that Sara is a vegan chef, but it appears that Sara is vegetarian rather than vegan. Pros the content here really does help to think through the methods of creating bento with a plant-forward concept, and I love her sauce ideas! Because I do not really cook Asian-style Foods, just buy them, I am enjoying the simplicity that Sara brings to making these sauces from scratch and then pairing items up. I also REALLY like how Sara puts a “Keeps in fridge” notation for the bento meal itself as well as the individual components that you’ve just made in bulk. “Mix this stuff up and it lasts a day. Keep it separate and it’ll last four days.” Genius.
• This bento cookbook is far above the rest available in English. It breaks down the concept of bento from portions of color, portions of flavor, and gives you a foundation to make your own bento outside of the recipes given. The recipes are delicious and approachable for a Western palette but notes are given to increase certain flavor profiles to those used to Japanese cuisine. This is by far my favorite bento book available in the English language. It’s far superior than some Japanese bento books as well, as this gives an objective perspective to some methods overlooked in Japanese bento books as they assume certain things are common knowledge. Whether you are an expert or a beginner, with a Western palette or accustomed to a Japanese palette, this is the only bento book you need.
• I ordered this book because Sara’s photography is so stunning that I would have been happy just to be inspired to make more beautiful food. This book really changed the way I view packing lunch for myself and my partner, and has motivated me to create meals that are carefully balanced in their nutrition in a way that’s not boring or tedious. I never would have thought I’d say it, but I’m so excited to plan and pack work lunches now!
• I enjoy learning about the art of bento. This is really helping me out and I love getting some ideas from this book.
• I pre-ordered Bento Power and did a happy dance the day it arrived to me in Austin TX last week. I've already read the whole book cover to cover, and I absolutely adore it. The photography is so delicious and I love the very helpful tutorials. It really shows that Sara lives the bento lifestyle and want to empower your readers to take up the habit by teaching them techniques and trick to prep delicious meals & manage their time well. I just can't say enough good things!
• Not only visually inspirational, it is also tangibly helpful for understanding how to pack nutrient-dense meals in a way that respects environmentalism, nutrition, and joy. Sara did an amazing job of translating her love of cooking and styling from concept to page and I'm so excited to cook more recipes from here to liven up my repertoire!!