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Egg Salad Sammies Bento

Posted by on Feb 9, 2011 in Just for Kids | 4 comments

Since I rarely use my bento tools and accessories, I guilt myself into using my little animal sandwich cutters. Find out where I got these cute tomatoes!

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Ikebana International Bento Demonstration

Posted by on Jan 23, 2011 in 2011 Bentos, Blog, Charaben, Classic, Fish, Japanese, Just for Kids, Pork | 12 comments

After eating a delicious bento lunch from Natsunoya Tea House, I did a bento demonstration for the nice ladies of International Ikebana Honolulu Chapter 56.

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EasyLunchBoxes Make Easy Home Lunches

Posted by on Nov 29, 2010 in Just for Kids | 58 comments

Read my review of EasyLunchBoxes home lunch containers and enter for a chance to win a set. Deadline is Friday, December 3.

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Oh Baby Expo Bento Demonstration

Posted by on Oct 9, 2010 in 2010 Bentos, Animals, Blog, Charaben, Just for Kids, Sandwich, Yum-Yum Bento Box | 3 comments

See the two easy sandwich bentos I’ll be demonstrating at the Oh Baby! Family Expo today at 12:30 PM at the Blaisdell Exhibition Hall for Yum-Yum Bento Box!

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Mochiko Chicken Bentos

Posted by on Sep 29, 2010 in 2010 Bentos, Blog, Chicken, Everyday Lunches, Just for Kids, leftovers, Yum-Yum Bento Box | 10 comments

See two mochiko chicken bentos that I made really quickly in the morning for me and Baby Girl, using fresh fruits and veggies for a nice, quick pop of color.

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Watermelon Sammies Bento (517)

Posted by on Jul 8, 2010 in 2010 Bentos, Blog, Charaben, Fish, Garden, Just for Kids, Kids, Sandwich | 7 comments

I’ve finally made some progress with Baby Girl, so I decided to step up the cute a little with some cheese watermelon slices on top of her sandwiches!

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Breakfast Bento

Posted by on Jun 7, 2010 in 2010 Bentos, Blog, Just for Kids, Turkey | 2 comments

See the bento I ended up eating for breakfast when Baby Girl rejected my charaben. With the exception of the hot dogs, this looks like a traditional Japanese breakfast!

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Daisies Spaghetti Bento (483)

Posted by on Apr 19, 2010 in 2010 Bentos, Beef, Bento Hoodlums, Blog, Easter, Everyday Lunches, Italian, Just for Kids | 18 comments

ZAM’s Mog House Decorating Contest has me very busy, so I packed a quick spaghetti lunch and dotted it with little cheese daisies to brighten things up.

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Flowery Onigiri Bento

Posted by on Apr 7, 2010 in 2010 Bentos, Bento Hoodlums, Blog, Easter, Just for Kids, Pork | 9 comments

Easter is over, but it’s still a great time for spring themed bento boxes. Since flowers were the most popular suggestion in my contest, here they are!

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Onigiri Treats

Posted by on Jan 5, 2010 in 2010 Bentos, Baking, Blog, Charaben, Just for Kids, Winners | 17 comments

Turn your leftover stew into a pretty little bento!

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