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Teriyaki Meatballs Bento

Posted by on Jan 10, 2012 in 2012 Bentos, Beef, Blog, Everyday Lunches | 3 comments

Teriyaki meatballs and rice sprinkled with yukari fill this cute froggie bento box with a yummy lunch.

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Steak Bento and a School Lunch Experience

Posted by on Sep 8, 2011 in 2011 Bentos, Beef, Bentos, Blog, Everyday Lunches, Italian, Pasta | 0 comments

A quick steak bento comes out of a Labor Day party and we try out the school lunch for Baby Girl’s 2nd grade picnic.

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Grilled Beef & Chowder Bento

Posted by on May 11, 2011 in Beef, Bento, Kids, life, Pork | 3 comments

The Pikko family suffers the loss of a pet at the hands of Max. Today’s bento is filled with leftover grilled beef and some comforting corn chowder on the side!

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Review: Skip Hop’s Bento Mealtime Kit

Posted by on Feb 25, 2011 in Beef, Bento, Products, Reviews | 12 comments

Read my product review of Skip Hop’s Bento Mealtime Kit, a six-box bento set with an insulated lunch bag and ice pack. Find out if it’s worth buying!

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Packing a Lasagna Bento

Posted by on Feb 17, 2011 in 2011 Bentos, Beef, Bento, How-To, Italian | 19 comments

Need some advice on how to pack lasagna neatly into your lunch? Read my tips on how you can pack this messy but delicious meal nicely and neatly!

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Filet Mignon Bento

Posted by on Feb 15, 2011 in Beef, Bento, Kids, leftovers | 11 comments

With some extra delicious leftovers from my Valentine’s Day dinner, I pack the most decadent bento I’ve ever made in the last four years! Om nom nom!

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Red Hearts Bento

Posted by on Feb 14, 2011 in 2011 Bentos, Beef, Blog, Everyday Lunches, Love | 0 comments

With Baby Girl home sick with a fever today, there will be no Valentine’s Day bentos for us, but here’s one I made last week! Have a happy Valentine’s Day!

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Pink Hearts Bento

Posted by on Feb 10, 2011 in 2011 Bentos, Beef, Blog, Classic, Love | 10 comments

Valentine’s Day is just a few days away, so it’s time to get into the spirit of love with some cute pink heart onigiri in a small, but surprisingly filling bento.

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Hamburger Goulash Bento

Posted by on Feb 8, 2011 in Beef, Bento, life, Shrimp | 14 comments

Prepare for some serious venting as a plumber goes and ruins a perfectly good day for me and Mr. Pikko. Today’s lunch is leftover hamburger goulash.

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Asian Spaghetti Bento

Posted by on Feb 7, 2011 in Beef, Bento, Foodbuzz, Italian, life | 26 comments

After UFC 126 and Super Bowl Sunday, it’s time to get back on track with controlled eating. Find out how my weight fared after a big weekend full of yummy foods!

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