By The Editors October 19, 2009 2:00 am October 19, 2009 2:00 am An article in The Times last month described a growing number of Americans inspired to take time to make beautiful box lunches, Japanese bento-style. The bento meal, often served in elaborate boxes with foods chosen for their colors and shapes, goes back to at least the 14th century. In recent years, national contests have been held
