Bento fever has recently swept across the West, fuelled not just by an interest in cute, decorative food, but by interest in an economical, healthy approach to eating in these times of recession. A leading light in the popularization of bento has been Makiko Itoh, whose blog, Just Bento, has thousands of subscribers worldwide, all of whom love her delicious recipes and practical bento-making tips.
In addition to the recipes, Itoh includes sections on bento-making equipment, bento staples to make and stock, basic cooking techniques, and a glossary. A planning-chart section is included, showing how you might organize your weekly bento making.
