Mochiko Chicken Bento from Honolulu Weekly
See the bento that I made for the article that appears in this week's edition of the Honolulu Weekly, which contains some delicious mochiko chicken and fresh veggies!
Read MoreGrilled Beef & Chowder Bento
The Pikko family suffers the loss of a pet at the hands of Max. Today's bento is filled with leftover grilled beef and some comforting corn chowder on the side!
Read MorePork Shiso Rolls Bento
Using the pork shiso rolls I made last week, I packed a bento for myself last Friday. Find out what the subject of my newest blog is.
Read MoreFaux Four-Leaf Clover Bento
I packed some leftovers from one of Ming Tsai's recipes from his new cookbook and you won't believe how long the title of this dish is! I've included a radish four leaf clover!
Read MoreFried Green Tomatoes Bento
This was my first time trying fried green cherry tomatoes in a bento. Find out how to help raise funds for GlobalGiving's Japan Earthquake and Tsunami Relief.
Read MoreHello Kitty Happy Girl’s Day Bento
Happy Girl's Day 2011! Hello Kitty is here in her little pink fish sausage kimono to wish all you girls out there a happy and fun day! See my snazzy new bento set.
Read MoreAsian Spaghetti Bento
After UFC 126 and Super Bowl Sunday, it's time to get back on track with controlled eating. Find out how my weight fared after a big weekend full of yummy foods!
Read MoreIkebana International Bento Demonstration
After eating a delicious bento lunch from Natsunoya Tea House, I did a bento demonstration for the nice ladies of International Ikebana Honolulu Chapter 56.
Read MoreTeriyaki Beef Bento
After celebrating our 8th anniversary at Ruth's Chris, I manage to stay on track. Today's bento uses some leftover beef and fresh fruits and veggies.
Read MoreTiny Mandragora Bento
With some quail eggs sitting in the fridge, I come up with an FFXI-themed way to get rid of them. Watch out or they'll Dream Flower you while you eat!
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My name is Crystal Watanabe and I'm 32 years old, living in Honolulu, Hawaii with my husband and two children. I have an addictive personality and that's a terrible thing when you're into cute bentos. I own over 200 bento boxes and way too many bento accessories!. 