A few weeks ago when I signed up for the Bento Bloggers and Friends Hobbit Hop I knew it would be a stretch from my usual style of lunch packing. I knew I needed to do some research so that I could come up with an idea. So, about a month ago my family and I watched the animated version of The Hobbit in preparation for this lunch. My daughter, who has always liked lizards, was pretty fascinated with Gollum. I guess he reminded her of some kind of reptile. She suggested that I make him for this post. When I went to the grocery store earlier today, I bought all kinds of green food (peppers, cucumbers, peas, kiwi, zucchini, green tortellini, etc.) thinking that I would somehow come up with a way to create Gollum out of some of those items. But, in the end, I decided to simply draw him. I followed this image of Gollum holding the ring. I am pretty pleased with the way he turned out.
Drawing on a tortilla is MUCH easier than drawing on bread like I have been doing for my daughter’s sandwiches! So, Gollum is drawn on the top flour tortilla; turkey, ham, and muenster are layered below the drawing. I decided to go with red and green foods to coordinate with the colors of the drawing. I packed tomatoes, cucumber slices, green pepper strips, sugar snap peas, and some surprisingly delicious (for this time of year) strawberries. A few blackberries and some Cheez-Its are tucked under the tortilla. This was packed in our Pororo stainless bento box because I needed something with a large horizontal space that would allow for overlap into neighboring compartments when the lid was added. This is a tray-like box with a really cute lid, especially for young kids.
18 Comments
Karen Quick
December 14, 2012 at 2:08 PMGREAT job with Gollum! It all looks great!
Jenn @ BentoForKidlet
December 14, 2012 at 2:09 PMGollum looks amazing!! The cartoon version scared me as a kid and I still get a little creeped out seeing him again lol! Amazing lunch!
Crystal
December 14, 2012 at 2:10 PMThe ring…the ring!!!!
eclecticlamb
December 14, 2012 at 2:10 PMAmazing Gollum!
Cristi
December 14, 2012 at 2:49 PMWell done with Gollum! It's Christmassy too
Eileen Shows
December 14, 2012 at 2:49 PMThat looks amazing! I may try drawing on tortillas instead of cheese. Great job!
Shannon @ Mollys Lunch Box
December 14, 2012 at 3:41 PMHe looks preeeecioussssss!!!!
JDaniel4's Mom
December 14, 2012 at 3:45 PMWow! I love your Gollum!
Sarah
December 14, 2012 at 3:55 PMFantastic job on Gollum!
Kendra Peterson
December 14, 2012 at 9:02 PMLooks fantastic! I like that it looks like Monet-style with the lines and "brushstrokes!"
Keitha
December 14, 2012 at 11:15 PMYour lunch looks amazing. Gollum always gave me the creeps!
Marie H
December 15, 2012 at 12:40 AMSmiggle and Gollum confuses me but either creeps me out…LOL!! Love your lunch. It's amazing
Jeana-mom to royalty
December 15, 2012 at 6:44 AMLooks outstanding! Too fantastic to eat in fact. I think I would want to frame it! :)Just amazing! Great job!
Erin Walker
December 15, 2012 at 12:04 PMThat's awesome! You're so good at what you do! I love it!
berrygirl@mommy kiki can!
December 15, 2012 at 11:30 PMAwesome Gollum! This came out just wonderful!
daisyselalu
December 16, 2012 at 12:53 AMScary! In a good way! Amazing drawing 😀
city
December 24, 2012 at 5:30 AMthanks for sharing.
Melissa Tinkerbeanblog
December 26, 2012 at 11:42 PMha! awesome.