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Ham, Avocado, & Egg Salad Sandwich (122)

Posted by on Oct 2, 2007 in 2007 Bentos, Bento Box, Blog, Everyday Lunches, Pork, Sandwich | 3 comments

I try (and fail) at using the Dreamland egg shaper and have a yummy ham and egg salad sandwich for lunch.

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Sushi Bento (118)

Posted by on Sep 26, 2007 in 2007 Bentos, Bento Box, Blog, Classic, Sushi, Vegetarian | 8 comments

With a brand new two-tier Monokuro Boo bento box to break in, what foods will go best with this color? Take a look at one of my rare vegetarian bento lunches!

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Oyako Donburi Bento (111)

Posted by on Sep 14, 2007 in Bento, Bento Box, Chicken, Recipes | 3 comments

Oyako donburi has always been a favorite dish in our household. Get the recipe for my mom’s version of this easy to make chicken dish that’s best served over rice.

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Chicken Parmigiana Bento

Posted by on Sep 13, 2007 in Bento, Bento Box, Chicken, Garden, Kids | 4 comments

Chicken parmigiana in a bento?!? See how I packed it and get a look at the box it’s packed in, then see some updated images of the cute tomatoes in my garden!

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New Box, No Bento

Posted by on Sep 7, 2007 in Bento Box | 0 comments

See the new bento box I got when Mr. Pikko told me I could go to Marukai while he was busy at work and read about one of my favorite take-out places to eat.

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Teri Hamburger Salad Bento (106)

Posted by on Sep 6, 2007 in 2007 Bentos, Beef, Bento Box, Blog, Charaben, Everyday Lunches, leftovers | 6 comments

A teriyaki hamburger patty is the topping for this salad, but what’s this? Why does it look so disgruntled?! Check out the cover of this pretty black bento box.

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Hawaii vs. Northern Colorado Bento (103)

Posted by on Sep 3, 2007 in 2007 Bentos, Bento Box, Blog, Picnic, Pork | 3 comments

It’s game day and I’ve packed a picnic bento box for the family to take to the UH vs. Northern Colorado game. See what yummies are inside and learn about bachi.

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Tonkatsu w/ Chicken Salad Bento

Posted by on Aug 1, 2007 in Bento, Bento Box, Pork | 2 comments

Check out this yummy tonkatsu bento chock full of fresh, healthy veggies and hear about my latest shopping trip to the Marukai 99 Cent Store and to Marukai Marketplace!

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Tuna with Celery Bento

Posted by on Jul 30, 2007 in 2007 Bentos, Bento Box, Blog, Everyday Lunches, Fish, Fish | 0 comments

I’ve been having a craving lately for tuna fish and celery sticks, so that’s what’s for lunch today.

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Pipi Kaula Bento

Posted by on Jul 18, 2007 in 2007 Bentos, Beef, Bento Box, Blog, Everyday Lunches | 2 comments

When my pork hash decides it would rather die than be in my bento, out comes the pipi kaula, which is Hawaiian smoked beef. See the cute bento box this is packed in!

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