Proper Living Series: Yukiko Goto’s Family Bento Book

Yukiko Goto started making bento lunches for her kids nearly 20 years ago so she’s had plenty of time to figure out a few hard and fast rules when it comes to getting those boxes ready in the morning! In this fantastic recipe book, she shares some of her experiences as a busy mother along with her “rules” for successful bento making.
Cleverly arranged into seasonal themes, you’ll find recipes for all kinds of bento, from light and fluffy spring bento to more hearty winter fare. A great way to learn some authentic Japanese homestyle cooking, this comprehensive book is a wonderful tribute to the everyday art of bento.
Table of Contents

Chapter 1: Spring BentoBento all the family love, spring bento you’ll want to get the kids to eat
Chapter 2: Summer BentoSummer version salmon bento, stamina bento for beating the heat
Chapter 3: Autumn BentoAutumn all the way! Mom’s favorite bento, taste of autumn bento with inari (fried tofu) in a starring role
Chapter 4: Winter BentoGrown-up cute “shibuu uma” bento, New Year bento
ColumnPacking tips, morning schedule, things you can do with one frying pan, bento side dishes for dinner, made in advance “remake”