Last night I made two of my favorite dishes...spicy Korean chicken and stirfried bellflower root. It was the first time I had made the latter, but I thought it turned out really well. Notice my bento "bag." It's the first time I've ever used a furoshiki. It's a little rushed (I got a lot better after I tied and retied a couple of times at work) but I was again satisfied by the outcome. Strawberries round out my little box for today. Not only was the meal delicious, but it was very satisfying not to have to wait behind a long line of co-workers all trying to heat up their Lean Cuisines at the same time...something that can be frustrating when all you have is 20 min. to eat.

I love this chicken recipe. Spicy, savory, with just a touch of sweetness...ah so good! I plan on reserving some of the stew to utilize later in some gyoza...a la Biggie (dedicated webmistress and ultimate Bento queen from Lunch in a Box). I doubt mine will come out as beautiful as hers, but I'm willing to give it a try.