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Meatball w/ Onigiri Bento (116)

Posted by on Sep 24, 2007 in 2007 Bentos, Blog, Charaben, Chicken, Garden, Just for Kids | 5 comments

See a simple bento packed with Aidell’s meatballs, cute onigiri, and some tomato slices. I’ve also got some fruits in another layer and an update on my tomatoes!

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Mochiko Chicken (114)

Posted by on Sep 19, 2007 in Chicken | 3 comments

As I mentioned yesterday, I had Mochiko Chicken marinating. I’m going crazy with too much to do, so I’m going to keep...

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Curry & Veggie Croquette Bento

Posted by on Sep 18, 2007 in 2007 Bentos, Blog, Everyday Lunches, Vegetarian | 1 comment

Ready-made, frozen croquette make really quick bento items, just like these curry and vegetable croquettes I made for lunch. Also, find out what my weakness is.

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Ham & Turkey Wraps Bento (112)

Posted by on Sep 17, 2007 in 2007 Bentos, Blog, Everyday Lunches, Pork, Sandwich | 3 comments

With so much on my plate in life, I barely have time to pack lunch let alone eat, but I still found the time to make a simple ham wraps bento with olives.

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Oyako Donburi Bento (111)

Posted by on Sep 14, 2007 in Bento, Bento Box, Chicken, Recipes | 3 comments

Oyako donburi has always been a favorite dish in our household. Get the recipe for my mom’s version of this easy to make chicken dish that’s best served over rice.

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Chicken Parmigiana Bento

Posted by on Sep 13, 2007 in Bento, Bento Box, Chicken, Garden, Kids | 4 comments

Chicken parmigiana in a bento?!? See how I packed it and get a look at the box it’s packed in, then see some updated images of the cute tomatoes in my garden!

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Teriyaki Ahi and Tofu Steak Bento (109)

Posted by on Sep 12, 2007 in Everyday Lunches | 1 comment

Yum yum! Teriyaki ahi and a nice tofu steak make this bento a delight for your tummy!

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Spaghetti Bento & 20k! (108)

Posted by on Sep 11, 2007 in 2007 Bentos, Blog, Everyday Lunches, hilo, Italian, Pasta | 2 comments

I’m reaching 20,000 hits on Adventures in Bentomaking, hooray!

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Teriyaki Meatballs Bento (107)

Posted by on Sep 10, 2007 in Bento, Chicken | 7 comments

My two kids are going through a tornado phase right now and I’m still getting used to it, so when I asked Mr. Pikko to watch them so...

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Crab Stuffed Ahi Rolls

Posted by on Sep 7, 2007 in 2007 Bentos, Blog, Everyday Lunches, Fish, Restaurants | 5 comments

You can tell I’m obsessed with bento when I go to Monarch Seafoods to get a plate lunch and then just bring it home to put it into a bento box, arranged nicely.

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