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Easter Somen Salad Bento

Posted by on Mar 26, 2010 in 2010 Bentos, Bento Hoodlums, Charaben, Easter, Fish, Japanese, Kids, Videos | 25 comments

Similar to the bird’s nest bento I made in January, this nest is filled with tiny decorated quail eggs. Watch a video showing how I make a somen salad Easter themed!

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Dharma Initiative Bento

Posted by on Mar 2, 2010 in Bento, Fish, LOST Bentos | 8 comments

The Dharma Initiative gets their food from the Hanso Foundation, but what would a bento look like if Hurley had found one in the Swan or the Dharma kitchens? Find out!

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Smoked Salmon Bento (429)

Posted by on Jan 12, 2010 in Bento, Fish | 15 comments

Smoked salmon makes a fast main dish for this healthy and fresh lunch filled with fruits and veggies. What’s the terrible secret ingredient in the little mini carrot salad?

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Pink Ribbon Bento (399)

Posted by on Oct 15, 2009 in Bento, Fish, Foodbuzz, Products | 93 comments

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, so I make a pink ribbon resting on top of a nori-wrapped musubi. Comment to contribute to the Cure!

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Fried Ahi Poke Bento (293)

Posted by on Oct 1, 2009 in Bento, Fish | 9 comments

I’m excited today because as I mentioned yesterday, we’re having a fondue party at work today for our team meeting. I...

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Boiled Salmon Rice Bento

Posted by on Sep 30, 2009 in Bento, Bento Love, Fish | 9 comments

No bento for Mr. Pikko today since he didn’t need one today. Tomorrow we’re having an office fondue party, which sounds really...

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Easy Japanese Cooking: Bento Love

Posted by on Sep 28, 2009 in Bento, Bento Love, Fish, Kids, Pork, Products | 12 comments

I’ve got three bentos to post today. One is from Friday that I was too embarrassed about to blog, but since I’m writing today...

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Salmon Veggie Bento

Posted by on Jul 28, 2009 in 2009 Bentos, Blog, Everyday Lunches, Fish, Fish | 9 comments

Here’s a simple KUT bento with canned salmon with olive oil mayo and fruits and veggies on the side.

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Cinnamoroll Bento and Garden Update!

Posted by on Jun 15, 2009 in Bento, Fish, Garden | 11 comments

We had a busy, busy weekend that started off with a family potluck at my aunty’s house. It was the first time almost all the second...

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Salmon Bento (354)

Posted by on May 11, 2009 in Bento, Fish | 7 comments

I have exciting news! Thanks to @hawaii on Twitter, I now get to go to KITV’s LOST viewing party at Dave and Busters this Wednesday!...

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