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Saints Bento Challenge

Posted by on Jan 28, 2010 in Bento, Chicken, Kids, Sports | 22 comments

If you’re a New Orleans Saints fan, then this is the perfect bento for you! See the third in my series of football bentos and find out what I used to make the helmet in food form.

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Valentine’s Day Bentos (181 and 182)

Posted by on Feb 14, 2008 in Bento, Chicken, Kids, Love | 2 comments

Love is in the air and it’s also in these bentos! See the two matching love-themed bento lunches that I made for myself and Mr. Pikko with tender love and care.

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Pineapple Chicken w/ No Face Bento

Posted by on Aug 30, 2007 in 2007 Bentos, Blog, Charaben, Chicken, Just for Kids | 7 comments

It’s still Miyazaki week on Bento Challenge, so this time I do the notorious character No Face from his movie Spirited Away, which is still my favorite of all his movies.

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Soot Ball Onigiri Bento

Posted by on Aug 28, 2007 in Bento, Charaben, Kids, Vegetarian | 6 comments

Miyazaki’s Spirited Away inspires many bento makers to do those adorable soot balls in food form. Find out how I cut out the eyes and what I put in the middle of these!

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Zebra Bento and Countdown

Posted by on Aug 23, 2007 in 2007 Bentos, Blog, Charaben, Sandwich, Turkey | 5 comments

What does this cute little cheese zebra represent for this week’s bento challenge? Just what is this countdown? Find out if it’s to destruction or something yummy.

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Sun, Moon, & Stars Bento

Posted by on Aug 7, 2007 in 2007 Bentos, Blog, Everyday Lunches, Pork | 6 comments

My entry for the Bento Challenge’s Space theme this week is a Sun, Moon, & Stars bento. Find out what’s inside this colorful bento that only cost me 2 points!

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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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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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Mango Wazowski Bento

Posted by on Jun 27, 2007 in Charaben | 3 comments

Monsters, Inc. is one of my favorite Pixar movies and with a Pixar bento challenge going on, I decided I had to give him a try.

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Starry Bento

Posted by on Jun 22, 2007 in 2007 Bentos, Blog, Charaben, Chicken, Just for Kids | 0 comments

See the starry bento I made for this week’s bento challenge in which I use my brand new set of cute nori punches and get an update on my weight loss adventures.

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