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Form Over Food
Creative lunches as an example of turning ordinary items into art
Implications - “Form over function” is the new slogan for culinary culture. Instead of opting for disposable containers, consumers are seeking creative ways to make homemade lunches exciting. Bentos and upscale lunch boxes are a burgeoning industry as Japanese culinary influences go viral.
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Intricate Sandwich ArtFunky Lunch Depicts the Western Version of the Bento BoxI remember throwing away my lunches as a little girl; I hated sandwiches, they were boring and not fun to eat… but if I’d had sandwich art like the stuff featured on FunkyLunch.com, I’m pretty sure I would… [More] |
Gamer-Centric SushiLaura Bento Creates Xbox Controller Bento BoxLaura Bento created this Xbox controller Bento Box for her husband, who is an avid video gamer. The tribute to Xbox 360 features white rice to create the shape of the controller with colorful and yummy… [More] |
Bento Box BlingCarolyn Tille Creates Sushi Jewelry for Japanese Food AddictsImagine coming across someone with bento box jewelry covering their body from head to toe. These miniature creations were made by Carolyn Tille and embrace the extreme love for sushi some people have.… [More] | |||||||||
Family Bonding Through BentoIn Japan, 'Bento Day' Lets Kids Learn to Make Healthy LunchesOn the school-mandated 'Bento Day,' Japanese students are learning how to prepare balanced bento box lunches on their own. The segmented lunch boxes are meant to keep portions of food (typically leftovers)… [More] |
Artistic Lunch LandscapesSakurako Kitsa's Bento Works of ArtIt is great at last to be able to post about a specific bento artist and not speak in general terms. In this case, it’s Sakurako Kitsa, who is thought to be one of the best bento artists in the world.… [More] |
Disguised Bento BoxesThe Laptop Lunch Hides Your Meal from Hungry CoworkersCarrying a lunch box can be embarrassing, especially if you’re a grown man or woman. The Laptop Lunch is a hidden bento box that comes in a thermal laptop bag.
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