While on Weight Watchers, bagels were mostly a no-no. Now that I’m trying to figure out balanced eating habits on my own, I’ll freely enjoy this very hearty multi-grain bagel with vegan cream cheese.

Black rice and black beans form the basis of today’s lunch.

I like candy you can bend and twirl, like this licorice.

Delicious, nutritious, and lovely color all in the same carb.

Today’s theme is “earthy.”

With this fiery top tier and brown bottom tier, today’s bento reminds me of a sunset over the desert.

I loooove vegan cream cheese on bagels. But today…

Today’s bento features an easy kik alicha, or yellow split-pea stew.