Adventures in Bentomaking

Previous Next

Posted by Pikko on Nov 20, 2012

Five Ways to “Bento” Your Thanksgiving Leftovers

Read five ways to creatively dress up your Thanksgiving leftovers with bento.

Read More
Posted by Pikko on Oct 20, 2012

2012 Halloween Picnic Bento

EEEEEK! Here's a spooky Halloween themed picnic bento with skull musubis and haunted chicken.

Read More
Posted by Pikko on Sep 24, 2012

Video: How to Make an Airplane Onigiri

Watch a video tutorial on how to make a two-color airplane onigiri.

Read More
Posted by Pikko on Aug 28, 2012

Fried Tilapia Bento and Monbento Box Review

Read my review of the French-designed monbento box and see the yummy tilapia bento I made in it.

Read More
Posted by Pikko on Jun 27, 2012

How to Make Cute Animal Sandwiches for Bento

Learn how to use those cute animal sandwich cutters that are for sale almost anywhere specializing in cute bento gear.

Read More
Posted by Pikko on Jun 15, 2012

Rilakkuma Sandwich Bento

Read a review of a Rilakkuma bento box and see the cute San-X bear in sandwich form!

Read More
Posted by Pikko on May 31, 2012

Twinkle Twinkle Spaghetti Bento

Add some twinkle to a plain old spaghetti bento for a cute little touch to a pasta bento!

Read More
Posted by Pikko on Aug 7, 2011

Buy Yum-Yum Bento Box!

Yum-Yum Bento Box: Fresh Recipes for Adorable Lunches features detailed instructions on how to make over 50 cute bentos for you or your kids!

Read More

Recent From Charaben

Jack-O-Lantern Snack Musubis

Posted by Pikko on 10-30-12

2012 Halloween Picnic Bento

Posted by Pikko on 10-20-12

Rilakkuma Sandwich Bento

Posted by Pikko on 6-15-12

Three Little Spam Bears Bento

Posted by Pikko on 11-15-11

Halloween Picnic Bento

Posted by Pikko on 10-17-11

Recent From Recipes

Okinawan Sweet Pork Bento, Take 2!

Posted by Pikko on 1-7-12

Low Budget Bentos: Furikake Chicken for Three

Posted by Pikko on 11-21-11

Furikake Salmon Bento

Posted by Pikko on 11-20-11

How to Make Severed Hot Dog Fingers

Posted by Pikko on 10-17-11

How to Make Kamaboko Carp

Posted by Pikko on 5-5-11

Recent From Shopping

Take Your Picnic Tiffin from ModCloth

Posted by Pikko on 1-13-12

Red Picnic-Style Sakura Bento Box

Posted by Pikko on 1-6-12

Style Lunch Nature Bento Boxes

Posted by Pikko on 12-16-11

Cute Animal Doll Bento Boxes

Posted by Pikko on 11-4-11

Lock N Lock Happy Hour: Baby Lunch Box Set

Posted by Pikko on 9-23-11

Most Recent Articles

Bento Hiatus & AllThingsforSale Winner

Posted by Pikko on Jun 14, 2011 in Baking, Contests, Food, Winners | 4 comments

Bento laziness has struck me as summer begins and my interest in fancy cake making continues to reach ridiculous proportions. Find out who won the bento giveaway!

All Things for Sale Bento Giveaway

Posted by Pikko on May 24, 2011 in Contests, Details | 184 comments

Want some new cute bento tools for your lunches? Enter this giveaway sponsored by All Things for Sale and win one of two sets of their newest products!

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.

Zojirushi Umami Rice Cooker Winner

Posted by Pikko on May 17, 2011 in Contests, Winners | 4 comments

Did you enter my giveaway for a new Zojirushi Umami Micom Rice Cooker? Today I draw the winner. Find out if you're the lucky person to get this great cooker!

Mochiko Chicken Bento from Honolulu Weekly

Posted by Pikko on May 13, 2011 in Bento, Features | 1 comment

See the bento that I made for the article that appears in this week's edition of the Honolulu Weekly, which contains some delicious mochiko chicken and fresh veggies!

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!

How to Make Kamaboko Carp

Posted by Pikko on May 5, 2011 in Charaben, Childrens Day, Features, How-To, Kids, Recipes, Themes, Tutorials | 5 comments

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!

Coloring Peeled Eggs for Bento

Posted by Pikko on Apr 29, 2011 in How-To, Recipes, Tips | 3 comments

Not sure how to get brightly colored, peeled eggs for your bento? It's easier than you might think, with just a few drops of food coloring and water being all you need!