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Bento – Japanese-style lunch boxes – have become famous all over the world for their attractive appearance and rich, balanced nutrition. Along with that are countless people from around the world who want to learn how to make such eye-catching and appealing lunch boxes themselves. The problem for most beginners in making Bento is that when they look at the available sample lunch boxes, they feel simple and easy. But when they start working on it, they encounter all sorts of difficulties and want to buy everything. This article will provide you with the minimum necessary items to make a simple and beautiful Bento lunch box! 1. Rice container In Japan, there are many types of Bento boxes: traditional boxes with two separate compartments, metal boxes for heating rice in the oven, lacquered boxes, modern plastic boxes with various colors, and even boxes made of woven bamboo. Depending on your preferences and economic conditions, choose a cute box for yourself! 2. Silicone ...

Adjusting the temperature reasonably When there is not much food stored in the refrigerator, adjusting the cooling level to medium or low will save more electricity. Consumers should use a thermometer to check the refrigerator temperature, and a temperature of 7-8ºC is sufficient for the cooling compartment, there is no need to adjust the maximum coldness. For the freezer compartment, adjusting the temperature to -18ºC instead of -22ºC is sufficient. Attention to appropriate capacity and technical specifications It can be said that the first criterion that consumers should consider when buying a refrigerator is capacity. According to experts, based on the current living standards of families, each person needs an average of 40 – 50 liters of capacity. Thus, a family of 4 people will need a refrigerator with a capacity of 160 – 200 liters. The refrigerator needs to be placed in a well-ventilated area According to refrigeration experts, the refrigerator should be placed...

Don’t just buy from one place This might be a bit tiring and time-consuming, but it’s good to explore places that might be cheaper. Due to the fierce competition in the market, household goods stores tend to discount or add promotions to attract customers. So, check the websites of the stores before shopping. Find out which stores have discount programs or promotions, and trust me, you will benefit a lot from it. Make a shopping list Before shopping, make a list of things that you need and try to only buy the things that you have listed. This action not only helps you remember to buy all the necessary items but also sets a “barrier” in spending money on things that you might not use. Avoid pre-packaged meat and buy fresh meat Generally, pre-packaged meat is more in quantity and more expensive than fresh meat. You shouldn’t waste money by buying too much that you might not finish. Buy fresh meat in just the right amount for your needs. Use card...

Meaning of Feng Shui for Lucky Bamboo Lucky Bamboo, also known as Dracaena Sanderiana or Ribbon Plant, is a plant that originates from tropical regions in South America. Nowadays, it is grown in many places around the world. The plant grows into a bush and can reach a height of about 30-100cm. The leaf stems grow from the base, with oval-shaped leaves that are dark green and pointed at the tip. Lucky Bamboo blooms around 3-4 months. The flower stems are long, and at the top of the stem are white or green flowers, surrounded by the sheath leaves of the flower. The plant can thrive in various environments, whether planted in soil or water, grown in shade or outdoors. According to Feng Shui beliefs, Lucky Bamboo represents peace and brings positive energy to people, helping families avoid bad luck and misfortune. This plant is known for its strong vitality and is a symbol of perseverance and continuous development. Growing Lucky Bamboo in the house signifies the hope for the homeown...

The fever of the “princess hairstyle” in Japan – the hime hair has recently made a comeback. Suzy and Song Hye Kyo are the beauties who have once again dominated the hair trend in this autumn-winter season 2023. It is a glamorous and extravagant hairstyle while still delicate and ethereal, leaving a lasting impression. Besides giving a sophisticated and glamorous look, it also helps to make small and cute faces even more adorable… However, the hime hairstyle is quite selective, it depends on the complexion and face shape. Not everyone can rock this unique hairstyle. Specifically, the hair on both sides of the bangs is quite thick and long, cut just above the jawline, making it extremely face-shape-dependent. In fact, there are many softer versions to “harmonize” with the beauty of women. Some slight changes will make women more confident. Hime hair without bangs, center parting If you are hesitant about the face-shape-dependent bangs, you can try...

1. Make it bright More than 74% of people in a survey stated that they want a bright home with many windows. This is not surprising because natural light has a healing and relaxing effect, improving our mood. With the start of longer days and more sunlight to love, we need to make the effort to bring light into our homes to the degree that enhances our happiness. Now that you know that window treatments do all of that but you can opt for many ways to bathe your home in natural sunlight and block out the sun when necessary. A few other tricks for creating the illusion of more light is to paint the room yellow to reflect sunlight or add mirrors to have more reflected light. Embrace as much light as you can for a happy home. 2. Make it peaceful A peaceful home is one that is less cluttered, gentle, and everything is well arranged and organized and pleasing to the eye. Comfortable furniture helps enhance a peaceful home and 77% of people feel happy and content on cozy and warm c...

1. To keep the nutrients and color in vegetables, the most effective and quick way to cook them is by steaming and stir-frying. 2. For everyday meals, use a variety of vegetables, vinegar, tomatoes, onions or low-fat/no-fat foods to make salads. Salads are great for your health, especially for those with high blood pressure or high cholesterol. 3. Make the most of the freezing function of the refrigerator, it will save you a lot of time. When cooking, cook more than one meal and freeze it. Then when needed, just defrost and use. This cooking tip will save you time and not have to worry too much about family meals when you are busy. 4. You can mix different fruits together to make nutritious smoothies. For example, blend ripe bananas with papaya, kiwi with orange juice and a small amount of low-fat yogurt for delicious smoothies that enhance vitamin intake for the body. 5. Pre-made seasonings can contain high amounts of salt and increase the risk of high blood pressure. Replace th...

Everyone thinks that cooking instant noodles is the easiest thing in the world, just put the noodles, seasoning pack in boiling water, and in a few minutes you have a meal. Some people even cook it in an even simpler way, by putting everything in a bowl and pouring boiling water over it. But it’s not as simple as you think. Cooking instant noodles may be simple, but you have to know how to do it for the noodles to truly be delicious, without affecting the flavor or texture of the noodles. If you still cook instant noodles in a pot, think about how you usually do it. Do you put the noodles in the pot first and then add the seasoning or do you put the seasoning first and then the noodles? Don’t think that these two ways are the same. In reality, instant noodles cooked in these two ways will have different flavors and the noodles will be different. Cheong Jung Won Foodcast conducted an experiment and concluded that you should put the noodles or seasoning pack into the boiling ...