Cucumbers | Adventures in Bentomaking

Beef Sukiyaki Bento (341)

Posted by Pikko on Apr 7, 2009 in Beef, Bento | 14 comments

Lately I’ve felt like a chicken running around with both her hands and feet cut off. I have a billion things to do and not enough...

Onigiri Bento Box Review (333)

Posted by Pikko on Mar 24, 2009 in Bento, Chicken, Korean, Products | 15 comments

Read my review of a beautiful onigiri bento box made by Hakoya and provided by Bento&Co, a French online bento store operated by a couple living in Kyoto, Japan.

The Last of the Mochiko (Bento 325)

Posted by Pikko on Mar 10, 2009 in Bento, Chicken | 21 comments

Now that I’ve come up with such a cool post subject, I wish I’d done a Last of the Mohicans themed bento or something. Maybe...

Shoyu Chicken Bento (146)

Posted by Pikko on Nov 8, 2007 in Bento, Chicken | 0 comments

Shoyu chicken on furikake rice isn't really new, but since Mr. Pikko helped pack this one, that makes it extra special! Read about the debut of my FFXI radio show!

Tonkatsu Bento (145)

Posted by Pikko on Nov 6, 2007 in Bento, Pork | 3 comments

Fried pork cutlets always make a very easy to pack bento. Though lacking in color, you can complement it well with fresh colorful fruits in another tier.

Veggies Bento (142)

Posted by Pikko on Nov 1, 2007 in Vegetarian | 2 comments

Last night’s trick or treating was so much fun! We left work early to take the kids out and it was still pouring rain all the way...

Hammy Sammy Bento (133)

Posted by Pikko on Oct 17, 2007 in Bento, Sandwich | 2 comments

Ham steak makes a great sandwich and when stored in this special sandwich bento box, air circulation will help it stay fresh until it's time to eat! See what's in the sandwich!

Furikake Salmon Salad (130)

Posted by Pikko on Oct 12, 2007 in Bento, Fish | 8 comments

My daughter's bento box was the first one I ever used and it's so deep that it's great for salad bentos. See my really odd salmon salad bento and see what's in it.

Soot Ball Onigiri Bento

Posted by Pikko on Aug 28, 2007 in Bento, Charaben, Kids, Vegetarian | 6 comments

Miyazaki's Spirited Away inspires many bento makers to do those adorable soot balls in food form. Find out how I cut out the eyes and what I put in the middle of these!