Miss Octopus Bento (344)
I use my new cutters to make a cute octopus charaben with bologna.
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What is emoji? Find out in my product review of a nori punch offered by From Japan with Love. See the different things that you can do with a versatile punch like this one.
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Read my review of a beautiful onigiri bento box made by Hakoya and provided by Bento&Co, a French online bento store operated by a couple living in Kyoto, Japan.
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Last week I finally succumbed to the family cold, so while at home I’ve been wanting to eat a lot of ochazuke. This made for the...
Read MoreHello Kitty Bento (326)
I’ve been told by my cousin’s husband’s aunty who reads my blog that she can’t find bento boxes in Hilo. Well! I...
Read MoreRoast Pork Bento (318)
My two kids are increasingly hilarious together now that Buddy has really ramped up his speaking and imitation. I love that he’s...
Read MoreBreakfast Bento (311)
Bento doesn't always have to be a lunch, it can make a great breakfast too! Read my review of a bento box and set of condiment pencils from From Japan with Love.
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This month I’ll be doing a short series of product reviews for bento items from From Japan with Love. I had intended today’s...
Read MoreSalmon Fried Rice Bento (276)
With a tamagoyaki product and instructions from Marukai in hand, I give eggs another try. Find out what the result was and see the salmon fried rice I made.
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My name is Crystal Watanabe and I'm 32 years old, living in Honolulu, Hawaii with my husband and two children. I have an addictive personality and that's a terrible thing when you're into cute bentos. I own over 200 bento boxes and way too many bento accessories!. 