The theme this week at the Bento Blog Network is Politicians. I decided to do a bento for United States President James Buchanan. He was one of seven presidents thought to be born in a log cabin (Andrew Jackson, Zachary Taylor, Millard Fillmore, James Buchanan, Abraham Lincoln, Ulysses S. Grant, and James Abram Garfield).
Some other facts about Buchanan:
- 15th President
- In office between Franklin Pierce and Abraham Lincoln
- Consistent ranking by historians as one of the worst Presidents
Container: EasyLunchBoxes
Background: Romaine lettuce
Sandwich: Wheat Peanut Butter sandwich, chimney and door (wheat thin), doorknob (dried blueberry), windows (mini Triscuits), roof outline (Wegmans Strawberry fruit flat), log ends (crust), number 15 (carrot)
Vegetable: Baby carrots
Fruit: Green grapes
Cheese: Buchanan portrait on cheddar cheese
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Feb 16, 2013 @ 13:02:17
what did you use to paint on the cheese?
Feb 16, 2013 @ 13:03:10
toothpick and paste food coloring with water
Feb 16, 2013 @ 13:04:33
nice idea
Feb 16, 2013 @ 13:06:48
Thanks. I am inspired by Karen of http://www.ourlunchbags.com/ She does some amazing drawings on cheese.
Feb 16, 2013 @ 13:10:21
Love the little carrots
Feb 16, 2013 @ 13:11:22
Thanks!
Feb 16, 2013 @ 13:22:57
So funny – and so clever!
Feb 16, 2013 @ 13:34:10
Thank you so much!
Feb 16, 2013 @ 13:50:38
Very nicely made, and a great way to share history lesson/Trivia. Have a Blessed Day. http://projectsbyMtetar.wordpress.com
Feb 16, 2013 @ 14:14:36
Thank you! I had fun with this one.
Feb 16, 2013 @ 15:23:09
You’re welcome, and I can tell. Mtetar
Feb 16, 2013 @ 14:02:53
Love how you’ve done the log cabin! Looks great!
Feb 16, 2013 @ 14:14:48
Thank you so much!
Feb 16, 2013 @ 14:57:55
The log cabin is wonderful! I like your history sharing too.
Feb 16, 2013 @ 15:22:00
Thank you so much!
Feb 16, 2013 @ 16:45:37
I love this idea, I’ve never heard of bento boxes before so thanks for the introduction. You put so much imagination in, they’re brilliant
Feb 16, 2013 @ 16:49:00
Thank you so much!
Feb 17, 2013 @ 00:17:02
You have the same theme as me – exciting… what a creative looking lunch!
Feb 17, 2013 @ 08:02:22
Thank you!
Feb 17, 2013 @ 16:42:06
I love this one! Great work on the log cabin and on your cheese portrait!
Feb 17, 2013 @ 16:50:16
Thank you so much!
Feb 18, 2013 @ 00:03:31
So creative! I like such an artistic approach to food. Lucky our parents did not say not to play with food!
Feb 18, 2013 @ 07:28:48
Thank you!
Feb 19, 2013 @ 17:27:24
That is so cute! I love the cabin.
Feb 19, 2013 @ 17:29:47
Thank you so much.
Mar 04, 2013 @ 12:21:14
I adore these fun food creations. As a daycare owner, I think with these ideas, I could perhaps entice them to eat better!
Mar 04, 2013 @ 12:24:55
Thank you!