Sushi | Adventures in Bentomaking

Crab Salad Nigiri Sushi

Posted by Pikko on Mar 5, 2010 in Bento, Japanese, Recipes, Sushi | 26 comments

Take a look at my edited version of crab salad nigiri sushi, made to fit into the office's monthly potluck Green theme. Recipe for making your own included!

St. Patrick’s Day Sushi Bento (328)

Posted by Pikko on Mar 17, 2009 in Bento, St. Patrick's Day, Sushi | 15 comments

For St. Patrick's Day I use some wasabi tobiko that I found at Marukai one day to make some green California maki and some ume maki as well. Happy St. Patty's!

Cornflake Chicken (275)

Posted by Pikko on Nov 20, 2008 in Chicken, Pasta, Sushi | 5 comments

I had a conference at the Ala Moana hotel on Monday, which was why I didn’t post anything. I was too busy stuffing my face with...

Maki Sushi Bento (270)

Posted by Pikko on Nov 7, 2008 in 2008 Bentos, Everyday Lunches, Fish, Garden, Sushi | 3 comments

I make some California maki sushi for lunch along with some ume cucumber sushi, one of my favorites! Help me find out what the mystery plant in my garden is!

Teriyaki Chicken Bento (236)

Posted by Pikko on Jul 2, 2008 in Bento, Chicken, Sushi | 6 comments

There's a little bunny peeking out of my teriyaki chicken bento! Being back on Weight Watchers means that I have to be careful of what I bring to the monthly office potluck.

Somen Salad (215)

Posted by Pikko on May 20, 2008 in Fish, Restaurants, Salad, Sushi | 8 comments

We had spaghetti for dinner last night but due to some kid craziness, I forgot to take leftovers again, something I was really upset about...

Sushi Bento (118)

Posted by Pikko on Sep 26, 2007 in Bento, Bento Box, Sushi, Vegetarian | 8 comments

With a brand new two-tier Monokuro Boo bento box to break in, what foods will go best with this color? Take a look at one of my rare vegetarian bento lunches!

Bento #100!!!!!

Posted by Pikko on Aug 29, 2007 in Bento, Charaben, Sushi | 18 comments

Inspired by a Japanese bento site, I make my 100th bento to a cute ocean theme with hot dog crabs and octopi, carrot fish, kamaboko starfish, and even furikake sand!

California Roll Bento and The Dreaded Ex

Posted by Pikko on Aug 27, 2007 in Bento, Garden, Sushi | 2 comments

California roll is simple and easy to make. When rolled in tobiko, the orange makes for a truly brilliantly colored bento. Updates on my struggling flower pot garden!