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Ichiben Review

Posted by on Jun 9, 2009 in Restaurants | 10 comments

When we went to eat at Spicy Ahi last week, we saw a place with a big NOW OPEN sign and much to my delight, it was a ramen shop called...

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Mac and Cheese Bento (367)

Posted by on Jun 2, 2009 in 2009 Bentos, Blog, Just for Kids, Pork, Restaurants | 18 comments

This morning when I looked in my pantry, I discovered five boxes of Macaroni and Cheese that expired in February, so I decided I better get started on eating it up now.

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Good Friday Bentos, Rain, and a New Camera!

Posted by on Apr 10, 2009 in Bento, Restaurants | 9 comments

Since today is one of our holidays, we got to spend the day at home with the kids. Grandpa and Grandma J had my niece and nephew, so we...

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The Suehiro Scale

Posted by on Mar 26, 2009 in Restaurants | 11 comments

After searching the island for a replacement to Suehiro’s nabeyaki udon, I may just have found it here at this restaurant. Find out what place it is and where it’s located!

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Y’s Lunch Shop Bento (295)

Posted by on Jan 27, 2009 in Bento, hilo, Restaurants | 6 comments

Only three days left to enter my 200k Bento Contest! Also, you can now subscribe to my blog posts by email! See the link in the sidebar....

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Hilo Trip

Posted by on Jan 26, 2009 in hilo, life, Restaurants | 11 comments

If you’re following me on Twitter, you probably already know that I went to Hilo this past weekend with Baby Girl to attend my...

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Shrimp & Egg Patties (283)

Posted by on Jan 5, 2009 in Restaurants, Shrimp | 3 comments

Christmas in 2008 was very good to me bento-wise. All three of my gifts were bento items! Mr. Pikko and the kiddies got me a Zojirushi Mr....

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Black Friday

Posted by on Dec 30, 2008 in Restaurants | 2 comments

With Barack Obama and family on vacation here on Oahu, I’m sure many of you heard about the island-wide Oahu blackout we had last...

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Hamburger Teddies (262)

Posted by on Oct 10, 2008 in Beef, Restaurants | 14 comments

I know I’ve let you guys down again this week, but I’ve got stuff to make up for it! 😀 First up though, I have some Yakiniku...

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Chicken Marsala Bento (256)

Posted by on Sep 23, 2008 in 2008 Bentos, Blog, Chicken, Everyday Lunches, Restaurants | 6 comments

With leftovers chicken marsala from California Pizza Kitchen, I pack a nice, light bento with fruits and veggies.

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