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Tamagoyaki Attempt #3

Posted by on Aug 9, 2007 in 2007 Bentos, Beef, Blog, Everyday Lunches, hilo | 3 comments

With lots of egg failure behind me, I give a third try to tamagoyaki. Will I succeed this time? Plus, hear about the goodies I’m going to get to eat from Y’s Lunch Shop in Hilo!

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Mapo Tofu with Beef Broccoli Bento

Posted by on Aug 8, 2007 in 2007 Bentos, Beef, Blog, Chinese, Everyday Lunches, leftovers | 2 comments

With three kinds of leftovers, I’ve got a yummy bento filled with mapo tofu, beef broccoli, and yakisoba. Can you spot the two little bears I put in for cute factor?

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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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Kim Chee Crab Sandwich Bento

Posted by on Aug 6, 2007 in Bento, Sandwich | 4 comments

I put kim chee crab salads into so many bentos that I needed a change. What better way to mix things up than to turn a delicious crab dish into a tasty sandwich!

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Gyoza & Onigiri Bento

Posted by on Aug 3, 2007 in 2007 Bentos, Blog, Everyday Lunches, Pork | 2 comments

Ajinomoto brand pork gyoza is my favorite frozen gyoza brand, especially since it’s fried with water instead of oil! See what else is in this bento that came out to 5 points!

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Ebi Curry Spaghetti Bento

Posted by on Aug 2, 2007 in 2007 Bentos, Blog, Everyday Lunches, Kids, Pasta, Shrimp | 3 comments

Marukai sells tons of easy-prep packets for dishes such as this Ebi Curry Spaghetti dish. See how it turned out when I make a bento to take with me to a car shop!

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Tonkatsu w/ Chicken Salad Bento

Posted by on Aug 1, 2007 in Bento, Bento Box, Pork | 2 comments

Check out this yummy tonkatsu bento chock full of fresh, healthy veggies and hear about my latest shopping trip to the Marukai 99 Cent Store and to Marukai Marketplace!

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Mahimahi Bento and 10k!!!

Posted by on Jul 31, 2007 in 2007 Bentos, Bento Boxes, Blog, Everyday Lunches, Fish, Kids | 3 comments

Adventures in Bentomaking passes 10,000 hits! See what I packed in a bento with some leftover mahimahi in it and get an update on Baby Girl’s preschool progress.

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Tuna with Celery Bento

Posted by on Jul 30, 2007 in 2007 Bentos, Bento Box, Blog, Everyday Lunches, Fish, Fish | 0 comments

I’ve been having a craving lately for tuna fish and celery sticks, so that’s what’s for lunch today.

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Pot Roast Pork Bento

Posted by on Jul 27, 2007 in Bento, Pork | 2 comments

Leftover pot roast pork snugs in next three healthy portions of rice, veggies, and fish in a bento. Find out what’s in the bottom layer and what’s so funny about it.

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