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A Very Green Teriyaki Beef Bento

Posted by on Jul 19, 2007 in St. Patrick's Day | 0 comments

Bento Challenge is having a green theme and the only thing not green in the bento is the meat!

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Pipi Kaula Bento

Posted by on Jul 18, 2007 in 2007 Bentos, Beef, Bento Box, Blog, Everyday Lunches | 2 comments

When my pork hash decides it would rather die than be in my bento, out comes the pipi kaula, which is Hawaiian smoked beef. See the cute bento box this is packed in!

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Green Eggs but No Ham

Posted by on Jul 17, 2007 in 2007 Bentos, Blog, Everyday Lunches, Sandwich, Vegetarian | 0 comments

Take a look at a bento that would make Dr. Seuss proud. Or would it? Something’s missing… Also, what’s in the little food cup on the side? Read on for more.

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Butter Yaki Bento

Posted by on Jul 16, 2007 in 2007 Bentos, Beef, Bento Box, Blog, Everyday Lunches, Shrimp | 0 comments

Butter yaki is hands down one of my favorite meals that Mr. Pikko’s family introduced me to. Unfortunately, it can be difficult to pack it in a bento. See how I did it.

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E3 and Little Tokyo!

Posted by on Jul 15, 2007 in Shopping | 0 comments

Hello bento fans, I am back home! I had a really wonderful time and although...

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Pot Roast Sandwich Bento

Posted by on Jul 10, 2007 in Bento, Sandwich | 1 comment

I was feeling inventive this morning and turned my pot roast leftovers lunch...

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Fried Poke & Costco Fried Rice Bento

Posted by on Jul 9, 2007 in 2007 Bentos, Blog, Chicken, Everyday Lunches, Fish | 0 comments

After hosting a UFC party, I’ve got some leftovers to use up in a bento.

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Somen, Miso, Chacha Rice Bento

Posted by on Jul 6, 2007 in 2007 Bentos, Bento, Blog, Everyday Lunches, Japanese | 0 comments

I made miso soup with tofu for breakfast and packed the rest of it for lunch. To eat with the soup, I packed some of my rainbow somen noodles.

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