Bento | Adventures in Bentomaking

Bunny & Bear Charaben

Posted by Pikko on May 17, 2010 in Bento, Charaben, Pork | 11 comments

See a preview of a lunch that will appear in one of next month's Hawaii Marukai newsletters, Irrashai. Keep your eyes on the lookout for the May 25th issue for my first one!

Bite My Shiny Metal Bento (494)

Posted by Pikko on May 12, 2010 in Bento Box, Blog, Charaben, Chicken, Kids | 12 comments

My entry in the Kawaii Bento Club I Love Robots Contest is a Bender charaben, the snide and rude robot from Futurama. The deadline to enter this contest is May 14!

Jack Shepherd Bento

Posted by Pikko on May 11, 2010 in Beef, Bento Box, Charaben, LOST | 13 comments

According to Sayid, Jack will be the one... See Luigi Jack in a nori cutout with some delicious bbq beef leftover from Mother's Day dinner! Also, a Baby Girl lunch update!

Kitty Cat Croissanwich (492)

Posted by Pikko on May 7, 2010 in Bento, Bento Box, Charaben, Sandwich | 26 comments

See a cute kitty cat croissanwich that I made at the last minute for lunch and also find out how you can have yummy and pretty microwave mochi in just under half an hour!

Tango No Sekku Bento

Posted by Pikko on May 5, 2010 in Bento, Bento Box, Bento Hoodlums, Charaben, Chicken, Childrens Day | 22 comments

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!

Ode to Vincent (LOST Bento 13)

Posted by Pikko on May 4, 2010 in Bento, Bento Box, Charaben, Contests, Fish, LOST, Winners | 9 comments

LOST is back after a one week break and this week I pay tribute to the lone domestic animal on the island, Vincent, Walt's golden retriever. Also, a replacement winner for 1M!

Teri-Q Salmon Bento & Giveaway

Posted by Pikko on May 3, 2010 in Bento, Charaben, Chicken, Contests, Details, Fish | 46 comments

Win a bottle of my Aunty Joy's famous teriyaki sauce, now called Teri-Q and sold by her company Taste of Joy Hawaii. Comment with a little story about your favorite aunty!

Three Little Pigs Bento from Yum-Yum

Posted by Pikko on Apr 30, 2010 in Bento, Charaben, Chicken, How-To, Videos, Yum-Yum Bento Box | 27 comments

Watch a video of me making a Three Little Pigs Bento from Yum-Yum Bento Box: Fresh Recipes for Adorable Lunches. I appreciate any feedback you may have for me!

Earth Day Bento

Posted by Pikko on Apr 23, 2010 in Bento, Chicken | 9 comments

Earth Day was April 22, 2010. See how I celebrated the day with an Earth themed bento lunch and hear about how quick it was to pack! Happy Earth Day!

Daisies Spaghetti Bento (483)

Posted by Pikko on Apr 19, 2010 in Beef, Bento, Bento Hoodlums, Easter, Italian | 18 comments

ZAM's Mog House Decorating Contest has me very busy, so I packed a quick spaghetti lunch and dotted it with little cheese daisies to brighten things up.