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Marukai Book Signings Today

Posted by on Jul 2, 2010 in Yum-Yum Bento Box | 2 comments

The first of my Hawaii book signings are today, with the first at Marukai Wholesale Mart at 10:00 AM and the second at Marukai Market Place at Ward at 1:00 PM!

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Yum-Yum Bentos on Sunrise

Posted by on Jul 1, 2010 in Media Appearances | 17 comments

Watch a video of my brief interview on Hawaii News Now’s Sunrise morning show and take a look at the three Yum-Yum bentos that I made for it.

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Zojirushi Winners!

Posted by on Jun 30, 2010 in Contests, Winners | 0 comments

At long last I’ve finished logging the entries for the two awesome Zojirushi products up for grabs. Find out if you won the cute mini bento set or the adorable thermal jar!

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Bento, Irasshai, and Book Signings!

Posted by on Jun 24, 2010 in 2010 Bentos, Blog, Events, Everyday Lunches, Pork, Yum-Yum Bento Box | 21 comments

Some yummy pot roast pork leftovers becomes a simple bento lunch. See my Marukai Irasshai Bento Tips and find out my book signing schedule for Yum-Yum!

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Crab Somen Salad Bento

Posted by on Jun 21, 2010 in Bento, Fish, Japanese, Kids, life | 6 comments

Read about what I’ve been up to lately besides coming up with cute food and take a look at the yummy, cold somen salad I had with crab, perfect for summer heat!

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Sandwich Bento (508)

Posted by on Jun 19, 2010 in Bento, Foodbuzz, Pork, Products, Sandwich | 2 comments

Foodbuzz’s Tastemaker Program sends out Nature’s Pride buns. See the ham sandwich I made with their 100% Whole Wheat Bakery Buns with mango cubes!

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FFXI 8th Anniversary Bento

Posted by on Jun 15, 2010 in Beef, Bento, Charaben, FFXI | 12 comments

Take a look at the bento I made as an entry in the Final Fantasy XI 8th Anniversary Fan Art Contest and also see a photo from our bento tweetup this past Saturday.

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Mac and Cheese Bento, Part Deux

Posted by on Jun 10, 2010 in Bento, Chicken | 10 comments

For three days in a row, Baby Girl has requested Mac & Cheese bentos. Take a look at number two and see if you can spot any difference between them!

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Mac and Cheese Bento (505)

Posted by on Jun 8, 2010 in Bento, Kids, Turkey | 8 comments

Baby Girl finally adds something new to her summer fun menu when we see a box of Easy Mac at Costco. See what else is packed on the side for her to eat.

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Breakfast Bento

Posted by on Jun 7, 2010 in 2010 Bentos, Blog, Just for Kids, Turkey | 2 comments

See the bento I ended up eating for breakfast when Baby Girl rejected my charaben. With the exception of the hot dogs, this looks like a traditional Japanese breakfast!

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