How-To | Adventures in Bentomaking

Video: How to Make an Airplane Onigiri

Posted by Pikko on Sep 24, 2012 in Blog, Features, How-To, onigiri, Videos | 1 comment

Watch a video tutorial on how to make a two-color airplane onigiri.

How to Make Cute Animal Sandwiches for Bento

Posted by Pikko on Jun 27, 2012 in Blog, Features, How-To, Products | 5 comments

Learn how to use those cute animal sandwich cutters that are for sale almost anywhere specializing in cute bento gear.

Video: How to Make a Jack-o-Lantern Persimmon

Posted by Pikko on Oct 29, 2011 in Halloween, How-To, Videos | 2 comments

Learn how to make a Jack-o-Lantern Persimmon for your Halloween themed bento!

How to Make Severed Hot Dog Fingers

Posted by Pikko on Oct 17, 2011 in Halloween, How-To, Pork, Recipes | 7 comments

Find out how you can make these terribly disgusting hot dog fingers. Great for Halloween bentos!

How to Make Kamaboko Carp

Posted by Pikko on May 5, 2011 in Charaben, Childrens Day, Features, How-To, Kids, Recipes, Themes, Tutorials | 5 comments

Got a little boy celebrating Boy's Day today? Make him some cute flying carp for lunch or dinner to help bring some festivity to the meal! Happy Boy's Day 2011!

Coloring Peeled Eggs for Bento

Posted by Pikko on Apr 29, 2011 in How-To, Recipes, Tips | 3 comments

Not sure how to get brightly colored, peeled eggs for your bento? It's easier than you might think, with just a few drops of food coloring and water being all you need!

How to Make Tiny Mandragora Eggs

Posted by Pikko on Mar 27, 2011 in How-To, walkthrough | 6 comments

Want to make yourself a Final Fantasy XI themed bento? Read this tutorial on how to create tiny mandragora heads from little quail eggs. It's easier than you think!

Packing a Lasagna Bento

Posted by Pikko 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!

Three Little Pigs Bento from Yum-Yum

Posted by Pikko on Apr 30, 2010 in 2010 Bentos, Blog, Charaben, Chicken, How-To, Videos, Yum-Yum Bento Box | 27 comments

Watch a video of me making a Three Little Pigs Bento from Yum-Yum Bento Box: Fresh Recipes for Adorable Lunches. I appreciate any feedback you may have for me!