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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!

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.

Salmon and Tempura Bento

Posted by Pikko on Oct 19, 2010 in Bento, Fish, Japanese, Kids, leftovers, Shrimp | 4 comments

See a super fast traditional-looking bento lunch made in just three minutes using leftover salmon and leftover shrimp and vegetable tempura! Yum!!!

Shamrock Bento

Posted by Pikko on Mar 17, 2010 in Bento, St. Patrick's Day, Vegetarian | 15 comments

It's St. Patrick's Day and therefore it's time to celebrate with a green bento! Read how I made these simple green shamrocks out of cheese and food coloring!

Review: Kikkoman Ponzu Lime

Posted by Pikko on Feb 6, 2010 in Foodbuzz, Products | 6 comments

Foodbuzz's Tastemaker Program sent out complimentary bottles of their new Ponzu Lime Citrus Seasoned Dressing & Sauce. Find out what I think about it.

Pink Hearts Bento (445)

Posted by Pikko on Feb 4, 2010 in Bento, Bento Box, Charaben, Love, Recipes, Vegetarian | 20 comments

See my first love themed bento of the season with a pink heart onigiri bento. Check out the new look of Adventures in Bentomaking and find out what exactly Pikko's Docubentory is.

Catching Up

Posted by Pikko on Oct 7, 2009 in Bento, Bento Love, Chicken, Kids | 4 comments

I’ve got three bentos to post today since I’ve been falling behind on blogging about them. In my continued love affair with...

Cinnamoroll Bento and Garden Update!

Posted by Pikko on Jun 15, 2009 in Bento, Fish, Garden | 11 comments

We had a busy, busy weekend that started off with a family potluck at my aunty’s house. It was the first time almost all the second...

I’m Back!

Posted by Pikko on Dec 11, 2008 in Chicken, onigiri, Pork | 6 comments

I have three bentos to talk about today. I felt like I had to start back up again before my co-worker Junko came to riot at my desk...

Grandma Moo Fried Rice Bento (253)

Posted by Pikko on Sep 15, 2008 in Bento, Chicken | 5 comments

With so many Grandmas running around, my maternal grandma needed a new name. Read about the fried rice she used to make for me and why I love it so much.