Furikake | Adventures in Bentomaking

Rotisserie Chicken Bento

Posted by Pikko on Jul 21, 2011 in Bento, Kids, life | 8 comments

Back to school soon! We're buying school supplies and trying to get them into bed earlier than usual to prep for school routine. It will be Buddy's first day in kindergarten soon!

Grilled Beef & Chowder Bento

Posted by Pikko on May 11, 2011 in Beef, Bento, Kids, life, Pork | 3 comments

The Pikko family suffers the loss of a pet at the hands of Max. Today's bento is filled with leftover grilled beef and some comforting corn chowder on the side!

First Grade Picnic Party Bento

Posted by Pikko on Mar 10, 2011 in 2011 Bentos, Bento, Features, Japanese, Kids, Picnic, Pork | 8 comments

Baby Girl's school was having a first grade kite flying/family picnic activity, so I made a bento for us to eat after we'd made her kite and then we took the kite out for a try.

Devoid of Inspiration Bento

Posted by Pikko 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.

Mochiko Chicken Bentos

Posted by Pikko on Sep 29, 2010 in Bento, Chicken, leftovers, Yum-Yum Bento Box | 10 comments

See two mochiko chicken bentos that I made really quickly in the morning for me and Baby Girl, using fresh fruits and veggies for a nice, quick pop of color.

Breakfast Bentos

Posted by Pikko on Sep 13, 2010 in Bento, Breakfast, leftovers, Pork | 5 comments

See two breakfast bentos I made for Baby Girl and Baby J during a summer fun sleepover and hear what new addition in my home makes life easy.

Review: CasaBento Box

Posted by Pikko on Jul 7, 2010 in Bento, Bento Box, Cuisine, Japanese, Pork, Products, Reviews | 12 comments

Read a review of a Meiji wooden bento box from CasaBento, Europe's biggest bento shop. Find out what's going on with Hilo Borders...

Mac and Cheese Bento, Part Deux

Posted by Pikko on Jun 10, 2010 in Bento, Chicken | 10 comments

For three days in a row, Baby Girl has requested Mac & Cheese bentos. Take a look at number two and see if you can spot any difference between them!

Breakfast Bento

Posted by Pikko on Jun 7, 2010 in Bento, Turkey | 2 comments

See the bento I ended up eating for breakfast when Baby Girl rejected my charaben. With the exception of the hot dogs, this looks like a traditional Japanese breakfast!