Tuesday, October 12, 2010

Think Pink Bento

As some of you may know, my mom is finishing up her battle with breast cancer, and doing really well! When we first found out about her cancer, I made a boobie bento to lighten the mood a bit. It has been tough to deal with, but my mom has done so well, and shown such strong spirit through it all. I love her so much!

Bento bloggers are being organized by a French bento blogger to send in pink bentos to raise awareness of breast cancer, and ultimately to raise funds. The posts are shared on Twitter and tagged with #ThinkPink and #ProjectPink. Here is my entry:

Pink rice with marinated lotus root and daikon shoots, baby carrots, a teriyaki chicken meatball, steamed broccoli, two tiny cherry tomatoes from Middleton Farms, and a hard boiled quail egg.

Save The Boobies! :)

Recipe for Simply Marinated Lotus Root
a few slices of raw lotus root
2 tablespoons seasoned rice vinegar
1 teaspoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon freshly grated ginger

Combine the vinegar, sugar, and ginger in a small bowl. Stir, then add the lotus root. Allow to sit for at least 20 minutes or up to 3 hours.

26 comments:

  1. I'm so happy to hear your mom is doing so well! More power to her. Your dedicated bento makes it that much sweeter.. I love the pink rice and I love your humourous take on such a serious subject! xo

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  2. I love the pink rice ^_^ ... what cute bento!

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  3. A wonderful contribution with inspiring success story to go with!

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  4. Thanks Chantale! My mom is a superhero! :)

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  5. Thank you Lina! I used food coloring to make the pink rice.

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  6. Hi sheri! Thanks so much, I am really glad mom is doing so well.

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  7. I love it, absolutely gorgeous! It sounds like your mom is not only surviving, but thriving. I wish you both the very best. Every successful battle against breast cancer is an inspiration to the whole world!

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  8. Thanks so much Heather! She is certainly inspiring to me. :)

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  9. Beautiful bento! I am happy to hear your mom is doing so well. Wish her be healthy forever and to all women around the world.

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  10. Lovely pink bento! Your mom is a great fighter ... Glad to hear she is ok now. Hope God always bless her and you too! ♥

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  11. Fantastic idea - looks yummy. And such great news to hear that a breast cancer fighter is doing well. :-) Save the Ta-Tas!

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  12. Everyone whom survived from a cancer is a true fighter and so is your mom! wish her and your whole family always in good health :) Very sweet pink bento of yours

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  13. Yeah to your mom!! Glad to know she's ok and doing well. Thank you for sharing. :)

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  14. Great lunch and so glad to hear your mom is doing well. My Grams is in Stage 3 right now but she's a fighter that's for sure :)

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  15. Thanks Emily! I hope that one day we won't have to raise money for breast cancer research because we found a cure!

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  16. Thank you so much, Lia. Your support means a lot!

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  17. Thanks Yenny! Cancer hurts more than just the person who has it, our whole family has been suffering, but we are so proud of mom for being strong.

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  18. Ah Stephanie! I am so sorry to hear that your Gramma is dealing with cancer, too. Give her love from me, and I wish her lots of strength and courage.

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  19. Lovely pink bento! Glad to hear that your mom is doing well and her fighting spirit is really an inspiration to all!

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  20. loving the lotus roots! makes it feel so much healthier!

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  21. You've inspired me! Thank you!
    Please check out:
    http://nudebutnotrudefood.blogspot.com/

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  22. Thank you, Kids Dream Work. She's a trooper, and I am so excited that she's coming to visit me soon! yay!

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  23. Thanks mr. pineapple man! They added a nice crunch and acidity to the bento.

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  24. Woo hoo! Good for you Naked Lunch Lady! Bentos are super fun and a great way to eat healthy.

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