Life | Adventures in Bentomaking

Rotisserie Chicken Bento

Posted by Pikko on Jul 21, 2011 in Bento, Kids, life | 8 comments

Back to school soon! We're buying school supplies and trying to get them into bed earlier than usual to prep for school routine. It will be Buddy's first day in kindergarten soon!

Teriyaki Turkey Burger Bento

Posted by Pikko on Jun 27, 2011 in Bento, Bento Box, Food, life, Turkey | 6 comments

Laugh with me (or at me) as I try to figure out this "Bagel Bento Box" that his ridiculous illustrations and find out what else I've been up to this summer.

Happy Birthday Baby Girl!

Posted by Pikko on May 24, 2011 in Baking, Kids, life | 12 comments

My little girl is growing up so fast! She turned 7 last week and to celebrate we threw her a big party with friends, a water slide, and a big castle cake.

Grilled Beef & Chowder Bento

Posted by Pikko on May 11, 2011 in Beef, Bento, Kids, life, Pork | 3 comments

The Pikko family suffers the loss of a pet at the hands of Max. Today's bento is filled with leftover grilled beef and some comforting corn chowder on the side!

Tonkatsu Bento #4,524

Posted by Pikko on Apr 6, 2011 in Bento, Japanese, Kids, life, Pork | 8 comments

My umpteenth tonkatsu bento has three little onigiri and some fresh produce from our garden. Can you guess which of these things we grew ourselves?

Fried Green Tomatoes Bento

Posted by Pikko on Mar 15, 2011 in Bento, Gardening, life, Vegetarian | 8 comments

This was my first time trying fried green cherry tomatoes in a bento. Find out how to help raise funds for GlobalGiving's Japan Earthquake and Tsunami Relief.

Vegetable Tempura Bento

Posted by Pikko on Mar 7, 2011 in Baking, Bento, Japanese, Kids, leftovers, life, Vegetarian | 4 comments

Some leftover vegetable tempura makes a delicious bento lunch the next day, even though it's not crispy anymore! Sides include corn and edamame, yum yum!

Hamburger Goulash Bento

Posted by Pikko on Feb 8, 2011 in Beef, Bento, life, Shrimp | 14 comments

Prepare for some serious venting as a plumber goes and ruins a perfectly good day for me and Mr. Pikko. Today's lunch is leftover hamburger goulash.

Asian Spaghetti Bento

Posted by Pikko on Feb 7, 2011 in Beef, Bento, Foodbuzz, Italian, life | 26 comments

After UFC 126 and Super Bowl Sunday, it's time to get back on track with controlled eating. Find out how my weight fared after a big weekend full of yummy foods!

Stuffed Eggplant Bento

Posted by Pikko on Jan 27, 2011 in Bento, leftovers, life, Shrimp | 9 comments

Today's bento has leftover Stuffed Eggplant with Shrimp and Basil with some yummy Gen-ji-mai rice and fresh fruits for dessert. Find out why I hate chickens so much.