The New York Times - Make packing lunch fun

Back-to-school (or office) season can mean a lot of things, but one thing’s for sure: The chore of packing lunch is back on the menu.

If you’re feeling inspired to branch out from PB&J in favor of something new, try a bento box lunch. A bento box allows for a neat one-container meal, with multiple areas for different “courses.” Like an adult Lunchable—how fancy!

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Our top pick is a chic, stackable bento that allows you to pack multiple meal components separately. The result is a fun, multi-faceted meal with food that doesn’t get squished together in a messy baggie.

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If you need a few ideas, our friends over at NYT Cooking have some recipes to fill your bento box with—all of which can fit merrily in one neat vessel. 

Our favorite bento box→

No packed lunch is complete without a cute note. Don’t forget!

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