How to Make Kamaboko Carp
Got a little boy celebrating Boy's Day today? Make him some cute flying carp for lunch or dinner to help bring some festivity to the meal! Happy Boy's Day 2011!
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Girl’s Day Somen Cupcakes Bento
With Girl's Day coming up this Thursday, I've got to start in on the pink and girly themed bentos. Hope you enjoy this first one with "somen cupcakes".
Read MoreTango No Sekku Bento
Today is Tango No Sekku, or Boy's Day! See the kamaboko carp that I made for lunch today and hear what Buddy's reaction to the lunch was. The Bento Hoodlums return!
Read MoreHappy Girl’s Day!!
March 3rd is Hinamatsuri, making today Girl's Day! See the bento I make to honor girls of four different nationalities in food form and find out how I did it!
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Sakura Hello Kitty Bento (460)
Nothing says 'girl' more than the world's favorite kitty cat, Hello Kitty! This version of her has three pink sakura flowers adorning her ear instead of a ribbon!
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Girl’s Day Contest Winners and Bento
Find out who won my Girl's Day contest for a packet of hanaosushi no moto and then see how I made the cute Girl's Day bento with an old rubber stamp in my collection.
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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!. 