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Reddit mentions of Zojirushi SL-JAE14SA Mr. Bento Stainless Steel Lunch Jar, Silver

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We found 79 Reddit mentions of Zojirushi SL-JAE14SA Mr. Bento Stainless Steel Lunch Jar, Silver. Here are the top ones.

Zojirushi SL-JAE14SA Mr. Bento Stainless Steel Lunch Jar, Silver
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    Features:
  • Round jar with 4 food bowls for hot or cold lunch storage
  • Vacuum-insulated stainless-steel construction keeps food warm
  • Microwaveable bowls measure 15.2, 10.1, 9.5, and 6.8 ounces
  • Easy-to-clean container washes quickly.Made of BPA-free plastic and stainless steel
  • Includes convenient carrying bag for transport.
  • Heat Retention After 6 Hours* 153°F
  • Cold Retention After 6 Hours** 50°F
Specs:
ColorSilver
Height8.8 Inches
Length5.4 Inches
Number of items1
Size8.8 Inch
Weight2.2 Pounds
Width6 Inches

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Found 79 comments on Zojirushi SL-JAE14SA Mr. Bento Stainless Steel Lunch Jar, Silver:

u/devenluca · 24 pointsr/AskWomen

This!

It's nice and small but it can hold so much. And I love to go all out for my lunch since I don't eat much dinner. Add to the fact I hate when I spill soup in my backpack this is the best thing since magic for me.

u/Calmiche · 17 pointsr/Frugal

If you are making your boyfriend lunch every day, you need to take a look at bento boxes! It's a Japanese lunchbox. Usually it has rice, fresh veggies, eggs, noodles, chicken, sausages, or anything else you can imagine! I've even made sushi, dumplings and soup. I haven't made any in a couple years, but I used to make them for my wife. They are very healthy and filling and don't need heating.

They make special boxes if you want. However, a couple Tupperware containers will work fine. If you really get into it, you might find a thermos lunch jar.

You can try this book from Amazon. It's a good intro from an American perspective.

http://www.justbento.com/

http://www.aibento.net/

http://lunchinabox.net/recipes/

u/mispelt · 14 pointsr/BuyItForLife

Excuse me from copying my reply from a previous BIFL, but I still feel strongly:

MISTER BENTO MISTER BENTO MISTER BENTO

It's a bit complicated--follow me here. It's an insulated tube just like a thermos, with four round containers. I'll take you through them, from the bottom up.

Soup bowl: Actually a pretty nice soup bowl. It's got a lid that screws on, as well as a pressure-valve on the lid to prevent a vacuum forming as it cools (it's going to cool a little, no matter the insulation... thermodynamics still exists).

Rice bowl: It's a Japanese product, so there's a big compartment for rice. I never have a problem fitting a sandwich in here, if that's what you're in the mood for. You... you get used to sandwich-pucks eventually. Important thing here is that the lid on this bowl is thick and insulated, to help keep whatever's in here and the soup warm.

Veggie bowl: As I understand the typical Japanese meal (read: none), this is a bowl that's supposed to house some vegetables. You may have noticed that the bowl below this has a thick insulating layer. The way it's designed, this compartment and the one above it aren't insulated. It's actually pretty cool, when you think about it. I would usually use this for some roughage... dry cereal or something.

Tiny top bowl: This is it. Another non-insulated bowl. I'd usually put a cookie or two in here.

The whole thing is leak-proof, and it really does a fantastic job. Once you think about the two-hot-two-plain thing, you can put some fun meals together. The insulation works well--soup was always warm come lunchtime. And it's surprisingly big, too. You won't finish eating and want for any more. I didn't finish a lot of times, or I'd use one of the compartments just to hold a mid-day snack.

I know you might balk at the price, but if you think you might like something like I'm describing, I really can't endorse the product enough.

u/bubonis · 10 pointsr/Parenting

I bought this lunch container for my daughter when she was in kindergarten and it's still going strong, and she loves it. It has two temperature-controlled containers and two "regular" containers, so I can give her hot and not-hot foods at the same time (e.g., soup and a sandwich). I can make her a hot lunch at 7:45am and by lunchtime it's still hot. As a bonus, the lid doubles as a bowl so I can give her foods to mix on the spot at lunch, which she adores.

My daughter is now 10 and in fifth grade and I've made virtually all of her school and preschool meals. I learned three distinct lessons in those years:

  1. Never put food or drink that she's never had before into her lunch.
  2. The ingredients of a food matters less than the presentation; it needs to be fun.
  3. Think about the effects of preparation and packaging.

    The first point is easy enough to understand so I won't dwell on that.

    The second point ties into your frustration with your sandwiches and wraps. Those sorts of foods aren't fun for kids. Know what is fun? Finger foods, foods that look gross, and foods that they can assemble themselves. Turkey and cheese sandwich? Boring. Turkey, cheese, and bread, cut up into cubes, maybe with a little cup of mayo on the side for dipping? Fun. Add a drop of green food coloring to the mayo to make it "gross" and even more fun. Pizza bagel: Half a plain bagel, a small cup of pasta sauce, a small cup of shredded cheese, and a small cup of pepperoni. Let your kid assemble his own pizza before eating it. Fun. Chicken noodle soup is boring; chicken alphabet soup is fun. You can give your kid make-it-yourself tacos in his lunchbox with a couple of small flour tortilla wraps (they sell 6" wraps at my supermarket) and little containers of lettuce, cheese, and cooked ground beef. So much fun.

    Preparation and packaging is also very important, especially when you're dealing with breaded foods (chicken nuggets or fish sticks, for example). Through trial and error I discovered that I can fold half a dozen chicken nuggets into a paper towel, put it in the "hot" part of my daughter's lunch box, and she'll still have reasonably crisp nuggets when it's lunch time. PB&J is usually a soggy mess for kids; the jelly soaks into the bread which in turn gets mushy and gets squished in the lunch bag. This can be fixed by spreading PB on BOTH pieces of bread, then covering and refrigerating overnight. In the morning, apply jelly, put the sandwich together, and put it into a sandwich container. The PB acts as a moisture barrier to the jelly, the refrgieration keeps the PB's oils from soaking through the bread, and the sandwich container keeps it from getting squished. Perfect PB&J at school, every time. If you aren't sure how something will hold up, try it yourself. Make yourself the lunch you'd give to your kid, prepping it at the same time you would normally prep lunch for him, storing it as you would for your kid, and then take it out and eat it when it's your kid's lunchtime and see how it holds up. Soggy bread? Crushed chips? Unappetizing appearance? Keep those things in mind because if YOU see it then your kid is going to see it too.

    I'll also throw out a bonus tip: Take extra condiment packets any time you eat out. Individual serving packets of ketchup, mayo, honey, jelly, etc go a LONG way to making your kid's meal better.
u/Aperture_Kubi · 10 pointsr/Bento

Mr. Bento weighs in at 1,230ml.

Ms. Bento is shy of your goal at 828ml.

u/HImainland · 7 pointsr/bikecommuting

I'm not in school, but I throw everything in a bag then in my basket. I also had a Mr. Bento that had a carrying case that I slung on my back and rode in with.

u/toddtuckeyiscool · 6 pointsr/fitmeals

I got this Bento contraption (https://www.amazon.com/Zojirushi-SL-JAE14-Bento-Stainless-Steel/dp/B000246GSE) a couple of years ago and have been brought hundreds of lunches to work in it. Nearly all the meals I've brought in are vegetable based, so I'm not sure how safe or for how long it will hold meat.

It's got 4 small containers, 2 of them intended to maintain temperature. A typical lunch would be a pureed soup in one heated container, sauteed vegetables over quinoa in the other heated container, and then baby carrots and hummus in the other two.

u/GtrplayerII · 6 pointsr/Cooking

Many great ideas here. I have a suggestion for containment. I have this Japanese style Bento lunch container. All fits into one and will keep items warm or cold. Easy to carry in its own bag and comes with a spork. I did much research and this suited my needs. I love it.

Zojirushi SL-JAE14 Mr. Bento Stainless Steel Lunch Jar https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B000246GSE/ref=cm_sw_r_awd_EcUrub05ZDQYS

u/lumpySpacePr1ncess · 5 pointsr/Bento

I have a this : https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B000246GSE/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1479099554&sr=8-1&pi=SY200_QL40&keywords=bento+thermos&dpPl=1&dpID=41p5bbuAleL&ref=plSrch

I absolutely love it. The bottom two are great for warm food while the top two are good for colder food like fruits or other type snacks like that. You can even have soup!

Definitely something that might suit what you want.

u/classywriterr · 5 pointsr/college

I'm a huuuuge fan of bento canisters like this and this. If you refrigerate containers overnight (or prime them with hot water before adding hot foods), they'll stay good for hours. Plus it's kind of comforting to have all your food sectioned out. :)

u/jcrocket · 5 pointsr/Plumbing

I know it’s expensive but I got one of these when I used to more construction field work. Been using it for a few years now. It’ll keep everything nice and hot and gets ya a good variety.

https://www.amazon.com/Zojirushi-SL-JAE14SA-Bento-Stainless-Silver/dp/B000246GSE

u/bears2013 · 5 pointsr/budgetfood

seconding the bento; if OP wants food at hot/cool temps, an insulated bento would be good.

u/Craysh · 5 pointsr/Frugal

I use the Zouirushi Mr Bento set

It's convenient as hell, especially if you don't have a fridge.

u/c9999 · 5 pointsr/crossfit

http://www.amazon.com/Zojirushi-SL-JAE14SA-Bento-Stainless-Silver/dp/B000246GSE

Zojirushi makes a vacuum-insulated one and costs less than the Kickstarter donation. =/

u/HappyPrimes · 4 pointsr/Bento

A Zojirushi sounds like it might be a good fit. I have this system and I am very happy with it and it's quality. The Ms. Bento is the smaller version of the zojirushi.

u/1concatenate2 · 4 pointsr/mealprep

Check out these things. They work quite well at keeping food hot/warm. Takes an extra 10 min in the morning to warm everything up, but last for awhile and you can portion things out for easy calorie count.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B000246GSE/

u/slick8086 · 4 pointsr/mealprep

I love my Zojirushi Mr. Bento

https://www.amazon.com/Zojirushi-SL-JAE14SA-Bento-Stainless-Silver/dp/B000246GSE/

The outer container is a vacuum bottle so if you fill it with boiling water and let it sit for 5 mins, then dump out the water and put in your containers of hot food, they will stay hot well past lunch time.

u/workroom · 4 pointsr/Cooking

I'd get a Mr. Bento and then cook away!

how to pack

comfort food

more recipes

or, just any thermos and a hearty soup? You can pack a lot into a minestrone, or, a "stoup" or chili.

u/paleogirl · 3 pointsr/Paleo

Office lunch options:

Jerky and kale chips

Avocado and canned tuna (halve avocado and remove seed at work; heap tuna in the hollows and eat it out of the avocado skins with a fork)

Leftover diced meat mixed with guacamole (needs a tightly sealed container and an insulated sammich bag with an ice pack... or an office fridge)

Sammich ingredients with a couple of big romaine or chard leaves to make a wrap

High-quality lunch meat and hard-boiled eggs

Deviled eggs stuffed with guac (yes, okay, I love avocados damnit)

Chilled soup like gazpacho or carrot soup (or hot soup if you have a microwave or a Mr. Bento)

That's off the top of my head, and mostly limited to keto-friendly stuff. If you're not carbo-phobic, there are an even wider array of options.

u/nitronaf · 3 pointsr/BuyItForLife

I use one of these.

I quite like it. You would have to cut up your pizza into smaller pieces to fit tho.

u/DuckyChuk · 3 pointsr/BuyItForLife

Zojirushi SL-JAE14 Mr. Bento Stainless Steel Lunch Jar https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B000246GSE/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_7kyYDb4R24GXQ

u/rhiesa · 3 pointsr/BuyItForLife

Vacuum flask: http://shopstanley-pmi.com/detail/TCL+10-01254-001

There are bento boxes/flasks that can keep food warm or cold: http://www.amazon.com/Zojirushi-SL-JAE14-Bento-Stainless-Steel/dp/B000246GSE/

I doubt it would last for life but with care it should last a very long time.

u/Anne657 · 3 pointsr/EatCheapAndHealthy

Zojirushi's Mr. Bento is pretty good, and has a container with a screw top lid that will even carry soup, no problems. The capacity is quite large and might be surplus to requirements, though. Zojirushi also makes a Ms. Bento has a similar arrangement that's smaller capacity.

u/JuicyBoots · 3 pointsr/loseit

So this isn't cheap at all, but it's probably worth the money if it helps with portion control: Mr. Bento. I have the Ms. Bento which is their smallest size and my boyfriend has the classic bento box, which is larger than the Mr. Bento. He probably should have bought the Mr. Bento because the classic is a little bit too big unless you pack a lot of leafy greens and other light calorie foods that aren't energy dense. We've had them for about a month and have been very happy!

u/[deleted] · 3 pointsr/AskReddit

I'm planning on buying this someday.

u/tjl73 · 3 pointsr/ShokugekiNoSoma

I have this in black. It does work well as it's basically a thermos. The key is to put the bowls in the correct order so they benefit most and it's properly sealed. But, you can't mix and match hot and cold foods. You either have the main bowls with cold foods or with hot foods and the side bowls at room temperature.

So, if you've made something that will keep in a thermos, it will work.

u/auf_der_autobahn · 3 pointsr/malefashionadvice

If you can fit it in another bag that you're already carrying, that's probably both the handiest and most stylish option.


Otherwise, you just have to find the least bad-looking lunchbox you can. I used to use the Zojirushi Bento set, but it doesn't work well for all types of food. You can also brown bag it, but again, might not work depending on what you typically eat.

u/lisnotliz · 3 pointsr/MealPrepSunday

I recommend this all the time: https://www.amazon.com/Zojirushi-SL-JAE14SA-Bento-Stainless-Silver/dp/B000246GSE/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1483758166&sr=8-1&keywords=mr+bento

Keeps hot things hot or cold things cold, has 4 separate containers inside so you can have a main and a few sides and they won't all run together. It's pricey, for a glorified lunch box, but I love mine and it's been totally worth it for me.

u/nunz · 2 pointsr/washingtondc

The best strategy is to make a quick dinner and make 2-3 extra portions. Store your leftovers in some tupperware, and put one of the servings into a lunch jar (http://amzn.to/1aiZsJ4). Leave it in your fridge to grab on the way out the door in the morning.

Ta da! $2-3 lunch.

The instructions say it isn't dishwasher safe. I've washed it on the top rack without issue. The vacuum jar and the one insulated lid shouldn't go in the dishwasher, though.

u/TheFlyingSpork · 2 pointsr/loseit

I'm a fan of bento (sorta) type lunchboxes and I have been using a zojirushi for a few months and really enjoy the compartments. There's different sizes so I'm just linking you to the biggest size: https://www.amazon.de/gp/aw/d/B000246GSE/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?__mk_de_DE=ÅMÅZÕÑ&qid=1483552879&sr=8-3&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=mr+bento&dpPl=1&dpID=41p5bbuAleL&ref=plSrch

u/radiodrift · 2 pointsr/MealPrepSunday

https://www.amazon.com/Zojirushi-SL-JAE14SA-Bento-Stainless-Silver/dp/B000246GSE

We bought these for our kids lunches. You can keep hot and cold items separated. Watch the videos for full explanation.

u/miss_mchammerpants · 2 pointsr/santashelpers

Reusable tote bags and veggie bags for the farmers market.

I've found some really great recipes in this cookbook, if he cooks: http://www.amazon.com/The-Great-Vegan-Bean-Book/dp/1592335497

For coffee, if he doesn't already have any of these: a French press, a pour-over (http://www.amazon.com/Hario-VDC-02W-Ceramic-Coffee-Dripper/dp/B000P4D5HG), or an insulated coffee mug. I think stumptown coffee does a coffee club subscription thing.

Random, but a bento lunch jar could be cool if he has to take lunch to work. Reduces packaging, plastic sandwich bag use: http://www.amazon.com/Zojirushi-SL-JAE14SA-Bento-Stainless-Silver/dp/B000246GSE

u/teh_capn · 2 pointsr/malefashionadvice

Wow. I just ordered this. Until today I was ignorant that these even existed. Glad I checked out this thread. Thanks for posting that.

u/akcafe · 2 pointsr/malefashionadvice

I use a PackIt Lunch Bag when I'm just doing a sandwich and chips for lunch and a Bento Box when I'm bringing what I slow cooked the night before

u/NgArclite · 2 pointsr/ems

Get yourself a cooler like /u/ScarlettsLetters says or a lunch box with the ice packs and take sandwiches or food you can eat cold/don't mind cold.

If you want hot food I'd say invest in a bento that can store hot foods. I use this not the biggest one available so if you are a hungry person or eat big portion look for a bigger one. I can supply better pictures of the container sizes for this one if you want. I also found a nice food thermos at walmart for the winter months were I make oatmeal in the morning or I just put oats in there and when I get access to hot water I make it for a later snack/meal.

Otherwise you are kinda stuck just making sandwiches in the morning and tossing in some chips. You don't have to be making Rubens or masterwhiches everyday but it sure beats fast food in terms of nutrition. Buy bulk chips from costco/sams club/BJ and toss some in a ziploc bag or a container. Or pasta. fills you up and its just noodles and w.e sauce / meats/veggies you want. Just give yourself maybe 10-20min in the morning to make food.

u/jmassaglia · 2 pointsr/EDC

I have a few different lunch boxes depending on what I'm going to eat that day. I really like the Zojirushi Mr. Bento because it has multiple smaller containers that can hold different things including one for soup. Other times if I am only bringing something liquidy I will use a Stanley Adventure Food Jar. If I am just bringing a sandwich I will use a soft insulated lunch box with some tupperware-style containers inside.

u/PM-ME-YOUR-FEARS · 2 pointsr/BuyItForLife

Check out these. I picked one up for ~$20 at a flea market in perfect condition.

u/somewhat_pragmatic · 2 pointsr/Frugal

Mr. Bento

Its a bit pricey, but you can keep both hot and cold things in it. The trays are liquid seals when seated together so soup isn't a problem. Why buy lunch meat when he could be eating higher quality, but cheaper cut, meats like pork shoulder (who doesn't like pulled pork) or marinated flank steak for lunch!

u/astrofizix · 2 pointsr/bikecommuting

My wife is a subscriber to happyherbivore.com meal plans/groceries list and does lunch cooking on sunday (she is the bomb). I drive to work on mondays with 5 lunches and snacks and stuff them in the fridge. I swear it must way 45 pounds with the pyrex containers. I eat cereal or oatmeal for breakfast at my desk, a healthy carb filled lunch, a snack at my desk in the afternoon, and then ride home and have dinner. I have lost 15 pounds this season and get to eat 4 times more than anyone else in my office. This may not be the most helpful for you OP, so let me suggest a little jem from my amazon wishlist that I haven't tried yet, the bento box

u/thetiffany · 2 pointsr/AskWomen

Breakfast: yogurt + granola + fruit. Or I'll make a breakfast casserole and portion that out for the week.

Lunch: animal protein + vegetable (usually salmon and spinach, steak and broccoli, or chicken and green beans), some type of curry + rice, or a 1/2 sandwich and vegetables. I like to make different chilis, stews, or chicken fajitas in the crock pot and eat that throughout the week as well.

I usually do fruit, vegetables or crackers + hummus, or chocolate for a snack.

I also make bentos when I'm craving Japanese or local Hawaii food. I have this container which is actually the best insulated lunch container I have ever owned. If I pack hot food, the temperature will remain in the safe zone for hours so I don't have to be awkward in the work kitchen to heat up the food. It also comes with a travel bag and spork.

u/sugar_cubed · 2 pointsr/Bento

I hope I can help a little but I'm no bento pro myself.

Your rice drying out is more problematic than being clumpy. Sushi (aka short grain/Calrose) rice is sticky. This is actually great if you're planning on eating with chopsticks. Since you can't heat up your lunch you do have a few options.

You can always:

  • Invest in a Mr. Bento which are great for keeping food hot for hours.

  • Pack a sauce to go with/on your rice to add moisture to it.

  • Place something moist on top of your rice to keep it from drying out. Meat, sauce or even a cabbage leaf would work.

    My main concern would be that jasmine and basmati rice are types of aromatic rice. Their taste is distinct and it will change the flavour of the dish you're making if it calls for simple white rice. If it were me, I'd just bite the bullet and buy a bag of short grain/Calrose rice. Hope this helps. Good luck with your bento!
u/StellaMaroo · 2 pointsr/Bento

I have a Mr. Bento which I don't see much of in this subreddit but it works for me. :) I'm totally lazy when it comes to making my lunch look pretty so I kinda just throw stuff in the bento.

This is my flickr album of some of my bento lunches. I added description of the food below the individual pictures. I haven't added any pictures lately because I've been a little busy.

One thing that helped me out for healthy snacks to put in the Bento was paying for Graze. It's a small box of snacks I would get in the mail at 5 bucks a pop once a week. I'm not sure if they increased the price though because I stopped the service when I planned to travel for a few months earlier in the year. This is a picture of one of my Graze boxes I received in the mail.

u/TheReaperLives · 2 pointsr/Cooking

I just bought this https://www.amazon.com/Zojirushi-SL-JAE14SA-Bento-Stainless-Silver/dp/B000246GSE and that book! I'm waiting on shipping but I've been packing hot lunches in a regular thermos for awhile. I'm heading to the Asian market tomorrow any recipes you'd recommend for the experienced cook?

u/snookums · 2 pointsr/AskReddit

Not under $15, but you should still look at the Mr. Bento.

u/kycolonel · 2 pointsr/LifeProTips

Bento Boxes: like these

u/1DFWrealtor · 2 pointsr/Bento

Yes it’s this one Zojirushi
Day 1 and I love it. Kept the food nice and warm! I’m sure you’ll enjoy it. $4-5 for lunch vs. $12-15.

u/I_am_sherlocked · 2 pointsr/BuyItForLife

I literally bought something similar a few days ago. I obviously can't vouch for how much of a BIFL purchase it is, but they make it clear what should go in what container, such as soups, cold foods etc. and it also states that you shouldn't tilt the tiffin box either - so the instructions are pretty clear. So far I'm enjoying it. No spillage. My food stayed warm. No complaints.

I was unusually excited to pack my lunch this week.

u/mr_richichi · 1 pointr/ottawa

As far as I know its not sold in Ottawa, but I bought a Zojirushi Mr. Bento which has been absolutely amazing. I know it isn't cheap, but it has been a real game changer for lunch. I heat stuff up in the morning and come 2-3pm its still hot. I rock a Zojirushi coffee mug to and I need to make my coffee 4-5 hours previous before I can really slurp it back. I can't say enough good things about their products.

I realize you said they don't shop online much and if this stuff is sold in Ottawa then I would definitely recommend it. That said, I would still throw it out there to them as an idea because really, their products are life changing.

u/El_Hechizado · 1 pointr/TumblrInAction

+another1 for Zojirushi. That thing is awesome. Makes a perfect pot of rice the first time, every time.

As an aside, they also make other useful gadgets like thermoses, carafes, and these excellent insulated lunch jars. Food stays piping hot all day, and I don't have to fight to use the office microwave to warm up my soup.

u/Pipiru · 1 pointr/Frugal

The bottom one has an insulted, liquid proof.
Next highest is insulated, not liquid proof,
Then there is I think 2 more for the regular Mr. Bento, just simple tupperware.

Everything has lids. It's pretty awesome.

ETA: http://www.amazon.com/Zojirushi-Bento-Stainless-Steel-Lunch/dp/B000246GSE
(I realise it's not exactly frugal, but it is awesome, and explains in detail what is there)

u/metabug · 1 pointr/BuyItForLife

I have a Zojirushi. It's pretty nice. Although this particular model might not be large enough depending on how much you eat. I have a small appetite and it's just big enough.

It's also very compartmentalized so if you prepare simple lunches it might be too much of a pain in the ass.

They do make several other models that are worth checking out.

u/enough_cowbell · 1 pointr/Gifts

Good quality Bento Box very nice for people who like to eat healthy when they travel - or just for work lunches.

u/sasha_says · 1 pointr/Bento

A friend has this Mr. Bento and regularly takes soups in it. You can use flexible dividers like paper or silicone cupcake liners.

u/naazrael · 1 pointr/MealPrepSunday

Perhaps look at r/Bento. Traditionally eaten cold and there's lots of ideas there.

As for salads, I've been eating chickpeas lately as I find they're pretty filling.

Perhaps also invest in stainless steel containers to keep hot food warm for a bit. A good thermos that's vacuum insulated should also allow you to have warm soup if it was hot in the morning.

EDIT: something like this maybe:https://smile.amazon.com/Zojirushi-SL-JAE14SA-Bento-Stainless-Silver/dp/B000246GSE/ref=sr_1_17?ie=UTF8&qid=1480976857&sr=8-17&keywords=stainless+steel+bento

u/hydrazi · 1 pointr/keto

I actually make bento-like lunches. The whole family has bento lunchboxes like this.

I then usually have some chopped raw veggies (red or green peppers, celery, etc). Some meat slices from a pork or beef roast or seasoned chicken breast. Stuffed olives, pickles, or the like in another container. And the last container has greens or boiled eggs or even cheese slices.

Very often though, I just make a killer meaty salad. I prep all the items that go in it on Sunday and assemble in the morning. Takes me about 5 minutes for 2 people.

u/mgmuscari · 1 pointr/KerbalSpaceProgram

i've had my eye on this one for a while

u/wangatanga · 1 pointr/MealPrepSunday

If you want to keep ingredients separate, consider a bento! They can even keep hot/cold stuff in different layers in the same container.

u/witchyz · 1 pointr/Bento

Haha, Mr. Bento is the one I thought of immediately. I have this one: www.amazon.com/Zojirushi-SL-JAE14SA-Bento-Stainless-Silver/dp/B000246GSE

Got it on sale for $35 about 3 years back, still holdin' up. :) Just a vote of confidence for it.

u/tonequality · 1 pointr/Cooking

I have an insulated lunch box that keeps things warm (or cold) for hours. It's the same concept as a thermos, but with different compartments for food. A normal container is not going to stay warm for four hours.

u/DurraSell · 1 pointr/Bento

I'll concur with the consensus here. I do own this vacuum jar that I use in the winter when I want soup or broth with lunch.

u/omg_pwnies · 1 pointr/Frugal

This nice lunch set (as mentioned by someone in another post) seems awesome for keeping your hot stuff hot until lunchtime.

Also the Jetboil is made for camping but it screams 'lunch pho' to me. Bring noodles, veggies, etc. in a ziploc and boil up for lunch. Yum!!

u/Oliver700 · 1 pointr/Quebec

Je suis à Québec (coin de Limoilou) et keto m'a totalement transformé. L'an dernier, durant exactement un an, j'ai perdu 70 livres (en partant de 230). Mon objectif cette année est de ne pas peser plus qu'au début de l'année. Je suis à -5 livres...

Je serais possiblement partant pour une commande. Il y a des produits que j'aimerais essayer. Tu dois savoir qu'il faut être prudent avec les produits qui simulent ce que tu ne souhaites plus trop manger...À long terme, ce n'est peut être pas une solution. Quand même, on n'est pas en religion. On fait comme on veut! :-)

On peut aussi se donner des trucs pour les lunchs...J'ai pas trop de misères à varier et j'utilise ceci, parce qu'on ne se fait pas de sandwichs, en temps normal! :-) http://www.amazon.com/Zojirushi-SL-JAE14SA-Bento-Stainless-Silver/dp/B000246GSE . Ça fait une belle job!

Si on sent qu'on est mutuellement fiables!, je veux bien prendre une partie de la commande. :-)

u/HisDivineShad0w · 1 pointr/IAmA

Is it a waste rule, or a health rule? If it is just a waste rule, try a Bento , or some other box of your own supply.

u/Munchkingrl · 1 pointr/MealPrepSunday

Depending on how long it is from when you leave home until when you eat you could just bring something you don't mind eating at room temp.

My old office only had 2 microwaves for over 100 people, probably over 150. The office before that had 2-4 and for a few months none. Needless to say there was always a wait at lunch time. I just started eating my food room temp.

Obviously not everything tastes as good at room temp. I've had good luck with Japanese bento style meals; rice, veg, a bit of meat. Just bento cookbook is a good resource. She has tips for making ahead and freezing parts of the meals as well.

If you have time to cook something quick or heat up some soup a good lunch jar will keep it warm until it's time to eat. It great for pasta and sauce.

For a heartier meal and/or more variety mr bento can't be beat. The stuff at the bottom stays warmest. Again it requires some prep time in the morning though

u/bc2zb · 1 pointr/EatCheapAndHealthy

Another option is a well insulated lunchbox, something like this. This will keep your food warm until lunchtime.

u/ManiacalV · 0 pointsr/Cooking

I've wanted one of these for a while, but I haven't bought one yet.

http://www.amazon.com/Zojirushi-SL-JAE14SA-Bento-Stainless-Silver/dp/B000246GSE