Japan Foundation, Los Angeles presents:

Bento - Japanese Culture in a Box

Monday, April 8th, 2013 from 7PM

Venue: JFLA Auditorium

5700 Wilshire Blvd., STE100

Los Angeles, CA 90036

Link: http://www.jflalc.org/ac-lecture06-bento.html

Debra Samuels, Boston Globe food writer, cooking instructor and author of the popular cookbook My Japanese Table: A Lifetime of Cooking with Friends and Family will give a presentation on Japanese culinary culture focusing on obento, the traditional Japanese lunch box. She will guide you through the many  aspects of obento and  as well as demonstrate  this art  high lighting nutrition, aesthetics, colors and balance.