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Sun, Moon, & Stars Bento

Posted by on Aug 7, 2007 in 2007 Bentos, Blog, Everyday Lunches, Pork | 6 comments

My entry for the Bento Challenge’s Space theme this week is a Sun, Moon, & Stars bento. Find out what’s inside this colorful bento that only cost me 2 points!

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Gyoza & Onigiri Bento

Posted by on Aug 3, 2007 in 2007 Bentos, Blog, Everyday Lunches, Pork | 2 comments

Ajinomoto brand pork gyoza is my favorite frozen gyoza brand, especially since it’s fried with water instead of oil! See what else is in this bento that came out to 5 points!

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Ebi Curry Spaghetti Bento

Posted by on Aug 2, 2007 in 2007 Bentos, Blog, Everyday Lunches, Kids, Pasta, Shrimp | 3 comments

Marukai sells tons of easy-prep packets for dishes such as this Ebi Curry Spaghetti dish. See how it turned out when I make a bento to take with me to a car shop!

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Mahimahi Bento and 10k!!!

Posted by on Jul 31, 2007 in 2007 Bentos, Bento Boxes, Blog, Everyday Lunches, Fish, Kids | 3 comments

Adventures in Bentomaking passes 10,000 hits! See what I packed in a bento with some leftover mahimahi in it and get an update on Baby Girl’s preschool progress.

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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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Fukushima Ondo! (& Mochiko Chicken)

Posted by on Jul 26, 2007 in 2007 Bentos, Blog, Chicken, Everyday Lunches | 0 comments

Here’s a simple mochiko chicken bento and a great obon festival find!

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Chicken Curry w/ Croquette Bento

Posted by on Jul 24, 2007 in 2007 Bentos, Blog, Chicken, Everyday Lunches, Kids | 1 comment

The sun is out to get my daughter, see what she has to say about it and take a look at the chicken curry bento I have topped with a yummy cream corn croquette.

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Shoyu Chicken Rice Bento

Posted by on Jul 20, 2007 in 2007 Bentos, Blog, Chicken, Everyday Lunches, leftovers | 4 comments

Bored with arranging shoyu chicken the same old way all the time, see what I do with this dish in my bento this time around. Also, what does one website say about my weight?

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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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Green Eggs but No Ham

Posted by on Jul 17, 2007 in 2007 Bentos, Blog, Everyday Lunches, Sandwich, Vegetarian | 0 comments

Take a look at a bento that would make Dr. Seuss proud. Or would it? Something’s missing… Also, what’s in the little food cup on the side? Read on for more.

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