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Review: Zojirushi Umami Rice Cooker, Part 2

Posted by Pikko on Apr 20, 2011 in Products, Reviews | 8 comments

Read Part 2 of my review on Zojirushi’s brand new Micom Rice Cooker with Umami Setting and Fuzzy Logic Technology. Part 2 covers brown and wild rice.

Pork Tofu Bento

Posted by Pikko on Feb 2, 2011 in Bento, leftovers, Pork | 12 comments

Pork tofu and rice comes out to be more points than you would expect in this simple and fast bento lunch with colorful pickles and fresh produce for some added color.

Stuffed Eggplant Bento

Posted by Pikko on Jan 27, 2011 in Bento, leftovers, life, Shrimp | 9 comments

Today's bento has leftover Stuffed Eggplant with Shrimp and Basil with some yummy Gen-ji-mai rice and fresh fruits for dessert. Find out why I hate chickens so much.

Another Tonkatsu Bento

Posted by Pikko on Jan 26, 2011 in Bento, Japanese, leftovers, Pork | 12 comments

I had some tonkatsu leftover in the fridge (again), so without anything to cook for lunch this morning, I pack another bento with it. This one has a whopping 11 points!

LOST S6 Bento #1 – Not Penny’s Boat

Posted by Pikko on Feb 2, 2010 in Bento, LOST, Shrimp | 12 comments

With LOST Season 6 airing tonight worldwide, my LOST bentos are back! Take a look at what memorable scene I chose to portray for the first of my Season 6 LOST themed bentos.

Saints Bento Challenge

Posted by Pikko 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.

Ho Ho Ho!

Posted by Pikko on Dec 11, 2009 in Beef, Bento, Chicken, Christmas | 14 comments

Last weekend I taped The Santa Clausefor the kids because when I was in high school I thought that was a pretty cute movie. About 10...

Gingerbread Man Bento (420)

Posted by Pikko on Dec 3, 2009 in Bento, Christmas, Recipes | 14 comments

Run, run, as fast as you can, you can't catch him, he's the gingerbread man bento! See a sketch of mine and learn why it's really good to have a bento plan.

Bento Tragedy

Posted by Pikko on Oct 14, 2009 in Bento, Fish | 11 comments

I had a really beautiful piece of salmon in my bento this morning, but alas, it was not meant to be. Find out the tragic end for this truly yummy looking lunch.