Broadway Bears Bento Lunch

My daughter recently caught me off guard by challenging me to a bento competition. After relentlessly, er, repeatedly, challenging me to a duel, I agreed. She's not only naturally competitive, but also quite creative and seems to have a natural knack for bento making.

Check out the post on my Under the Sea Bento for more details on the ground rules of our throw-down. Yeah, there were rules. I told you she was competitive.

When the kitchen timer buzzed and time was up, my daughter delivered this grand creation which she titled Broadway Bear Bento. Impressive, don't you think?!

The centerpiece of this bento lunch is actually center stage. One made of cheese pizza. Standing atop stage lights made of cheese are those divas we all know and love as Teddy Grahams. Stawberry fruit leather stars serve as the backdrop. An abundant mix of chocolate chips and multi-colored m&m's served as the audience while the marshmallows were the orchestra pit.

This over-the-top Broadway production even featured an aquarium with goldfish swimming hither and yon in a pond of blue rice. Carrot and cheese stick people offered a standing ovation from the balcony.

Here she is with her creation, which was pronounced the winner of our first ever bento competition. I'm so proud!

Happy Bento'ing!
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