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Vegetable Tempura Bento

Posted by Pikko on Mar 7, 2011 in Baking, Bento, Japanese, Kids, leftovers, life, Vegetarian | 4 comments

Some leftover vegetable tempura makes a delicious bento lunch the next day, even though it's not crispy anymore! Sides include corn and edamame, yum yum!

Hello Kitty Happy Girl’s Day Bento

Posted by Pikko on Mar 3, 2011 in Bento, Charaben, Features, Fish, Sanrio, Tutorials | 15 comments

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.

Hamburger Goulash Bento

Posted by Pikko on Feb 8, 2011 in Beef, Bento, life, Shrimp | 14 comments

Prepare for some serious venting as a plumber goes and ruins a perfectly good day for me and Mr. Pikko. Today's lunch is leftover hamburger goulash.

Rib Salad Bento and Announcements

Posted by Pikko on Dec 8, 2010 in Bento, Blog News, Contests, Kids, leftovers, Pork, Winners | 6 comments

I've got a rather unusual lunch today: rib salad with baked beans and corn on the side! Read about who won my latest giveaway and learn about my new blog.

Eyeball Bento

Posted by Pikko on Oct 25, 2010 in Bento, Fish, Halloween, Kids, leftovers | 5 comments

With gusty winds and two pumpkin-crazed kids, we brought home a hefty load of pumpkins. See my gross eyeball bento, inspired by an Indy movie!

Teriyaki Teddy Bento (514)

Posted by Pikko on Jul 6, 2010 in Beef, Bento, Kids, Picnic, Yum-Yum Bento Box | 24 comments

See a quick bento I made and then read about how my first three book signings went. See the cute food samples that I made for a display at the Barnes & Noble signing!

FFXI 8th Anniversary Bento

Posted by Pikko on Jun 15, 2010 in Beef, Bento, Charaben, FFXI | 12 comments

Take a look at the bento I made as an entry in the Final Fantasy XI 8th Anniversary Fan Art Contest and also see a photo from our bento tweetup this past Saturday.

Yum-Yum Bento Box (500)

Posted by Pikko on May 26, 2010 in Beef, Bento, Charaben, Pork, Shrimp, Yum-Yum Bento Box | 46 comments

For my 500th bento celebration, I make a copy of the cover of my cookbook, Yum-Yum Bento Box: Fresh Recipes for Adorable Lunches, now on sale!

Review: Red Riding Hood Bento Box

Posted by Pikko on May 14, 2010 in Bento, Bento Box, Contests, Details, Products, Reviews, Shrimp | 107 comments

Read my review of a Little Red Riding Hood bento box from Kir de Vries and enter to win one yourself by looking at their site and telling me which one you like!

Ode to Vincent (LOST Bento 13)

Posted by Pikko on May 4, 2010 in Bento, Bento Box, Charaben, Contests, Fish, LOST, Winners | 9 comments

LOST is back after a one week break and this week I pay tribute to the lone domestic animal on the island, Vincent, Walt's golden retriever. Also, a replacement winner for 1M!