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Fried Green Tomatoes Bento
This was my first time trying fried green cherry tomatoes in a bento. Find out how to help raise funds for GlobalGiving's Japan Earthquake and Tsunami Relief.
Read MoreFirst Grade Picnic Party Bento
Baby Girl's school was having a first grade kite flying/family picnic activity, so I made a bento for us to eat after we'd made her kite and then we took the kite out for a try.
Read MoreChicken Fettuccine Bento
Leftover chicken fettuccine in a bento packed in my new Zojirushi thermal "purse" bento. Find out how it became useful for not just taking my lunch with me to work!
Read MoreVegetable Tempura Bento
Some leftover vegetable tempura makes a delicious bento lunch the next day, even though it's not crispy anymore! Sides include corn and edamame, yum yum!
Read MoreHello Kitty Happy Girl’s Day Bento
Happy Girl's Day 2011! Hello Kitty is here in her little pink fish sausage kimono to wish all you girls out there a happy and fun day! See my snazzy new bento set.
Read MorePink Panda Bento
Two cute little pink panda girl onigiri smile up from a lunch made up of tuna patties and yummy little fruits! Girl's Day (Hinamatsuri) is now only two days away!
Read MoreGirl’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 MoreReview: Skip Hop’s Bento Mealtime Kit
Read my product review of Skip Hop's Bento Mealtime Kit, a six-box bento set with an insulated lunch bag and ice pack. Find out if it's worth buying!
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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!. 