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Review: Happy Tiffin Bento Box

Posted by on Jan 28, 2011 in Beef, Bento, Blog News, leftovers, Products, Reviews | 12 comments

Happy Tiffin sent me two of their stainless steel bento boxes to review. See what I think of their Oval Office bento box and see what I had for lunch today.

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Stuffed Eggplant Bento

Posted by 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.

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Devoid of Inspiration Bento

Posted by on Jan 21, 2011 in Bento, Kids, life, Pork | 19 comments

After unfortunately falling asleep early with the kids, I woke up with a blank bento brain and ended up just making a lunch without any real center attraction.

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Tiny Mandragora Bento

Posted by on Jan 17, 2011 in Bento, Charaben, Features, FFXI, Fish | 17 comments

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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Oyako Donbunny Bento (546)

Posted by on Jan 13, 2011 in Bento, Charaben, Chicken, Japanese, leftovers | 17 comments

I do so love a good pun, so instead of Oyako Donburi, I have some… Oyako Donbunny! Hahaha! Having used chicken thighs, this one is big in points.

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Tribute Bento for Avatar the Bunny

Posted by on Jan 7, 2011 in Bento, Charaben, Chicken | 11 comments

It’s the Year of the Rabbit, so expect this to be the first of many bunny themed bentos. Sadly, this first one is a tribute bento to a dearly departed pet…

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Love is in the Bento (307 & 308)

Posted by on Feb 13, 2009 in Bento, Chicken | 10 comments

Last night as I was giving the kids a bath, a small roach jumped down from the ceiling and viciously attacked us. I am extremely afraid of...

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Pipi Kaula Bento (304)

Posted by on Feb 10, 2009 in Beef, Bento, Products | 9 comments

This month I’ll be doing a short series of product reviews for bento items from From Japan with Love. I had intended today’s...

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Beef Pasta Bento (303)

Posted by on Feb 9, 2009 in Beef, Bento, bentorial, Kids | 13 comments

Hamburger Helper is a popular thing in my house for taste factors, so even though it seems like the complete anti-traditional bento food, it works for me!

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200K Bento Contest – Vote!

Posted by on Feb 5, 2009 in Bento, Contests | 20 comments

I received 24 wonderful, creative entries for my bento contest celebrating my 200k hits. Then I looked at my counter today and thought,...

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