Cheese | Adventures in Bentomaking

Ham & Cheese Rolls Bento

Posted by Pikko on Jul 26, 2011 in Bento, Pork | 0 comments

Since Baby Girl is on a ham rolls kick, I decided to make some for lunch and ended up with mixed results. Definitely too cheesy for my liking!

Teriyaki Turkey Burger Bento

Posted by Pikko on Jun 27, 2011 in Bento, Bento Box, Food, life, Turkey | 6 comments

Laugh with me (or at me) as I try to figure out this "Bagel Bento Box" that his ridiculous illustrations and find out what else I've been up to this summer.

How to Make Tiny Mandragora Eggs

Posted by Pikko on Mar 27, 2011 in How-To, walkthrough | 6 comments

Want to make yourself a Final Fantasy XI themed bento? Read this tutorial on how to create tiny mandragora heads from little quail eggs. It's easier than you think!

Taco Rice Bento (572)

Posted by Pikko on Feb 22, 2011 in Bento, Cuisine, Japanese, Tips, Turkey | 14 comments

After trying the famous Okinawan dish Taco Rice for dinner last night, I packed a yummy bento lunch with the leftovers for a Turkey Taco Rice Bento!

Red Hearts Bento

Posted by Pikko on Feb 14, 2011 in Beef, Bento, Love | 0 comments

With Baby Girl home sick with a fever today, there will be no Valentine's Day bentos for us, but here's one I made last week! Have a happy Valentine's Day!

Oyako Donbunny Bento (546)

Posted by Pikko 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.

The Bento Who Lived

Posted by Pikko on Nov 18, 2010 in Bento, Sandwich | 15 comments

What goes into a sandwich fit for a wizard? Nothing special, but Harry needs to watch out for my Avada Kedavra lettuce! Deathly Hallows comes out tonight!!

Vampire Bat Sandwich (529)

Posted by Pikko on Oct 26, 2010 in Bento, Halloween, Sandwich | 5 comments

A cheesy black vampire bat sits on top of my ham sandwich today and is joined by Mr. & Mrs. Persimmon-o-Lantern, smiling in the background.

Basil Daisies Spaghetti Bento

Posted by Pikko on Oct 15, 2010 in Beef, Bento, Italian, Kids, leftovers, Pasta, Recipes | 11 comments

See a quick addition to spaghetti in the form of cheese to make my lunch a little bit more cheerful with minimal effort. Also, a recipe for fresh garlic bread.

Oh Baby Expo Bento Demonstration

Posted by Pikko on Oct 9, 2010 in Bento, life, Sandwich, Yum-Yum Bento Box | 3 comments

See the two easy sandwich bentos I'll be demonstrating at the Oh Baby! Family Expo today at 12:30 PM at the Blaisdell Exhibition Hall for Yum-Yum Bento Box!