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From November 1 to November 2, the people of Mexico celebrate Dia de los Muertos, otherwise known as day of the dead. During Dia de los Muertos, people celebrate the lives of the deceased. It is said that on November 1 the spirits of deceased children come down to reunite with their families, while on November 2 the spirits of deceased adults come down. 

What exactly is a bento box? A bento box is a home-packed meal or take-out container that is made out of wood, metal, or plastic. They are often times rectangular and packed with little sized containers of food. Bento boxes usually contain some type of meat, fish, sushi, rice, egg, cooked or pickled vegetables, and/or sauces. Often times the food in the bento boxes are nicely decorated or made cutesy.

After a five month hiatus, I’m  finally back…to inform you about one of my favorite foods: pierogies! So if you love pierogies as much as I do, then here’s a little history about them.

Pierogi is plural for the Polish word pierog. They are dumplings that are filled with mashed potatoes, cheese, veggies, and/or meats, and are either boiled or deep-fried.