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Christmas Party Bento

Posted by on Dec 15, 2010 in Bento, Charaben, Chicken, Christmas, Contests, Japanese, Kids, Party, Winners | 13 comments

My Christmas party bento entry for CasaBento’s contest and Baby Girl’s party is full of Christmas spirit! Find out who won the Lock & Lock bento boxes!

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Crab Somen Salad Bento

Posted by on Jun 21, 2010 in Bento, Fish, Japanese, Kids, life | 6 comments

Read about what I’ve been up to lately besides coming up with cute food and take a look at the yummy, cold somen salad I had with crab, perfect for summer heat!

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Mr. Cluck’s Bento Shack

Posted by on Apr 13, 2010 in Bento, Bento Hoodlums, Chicken, LOST Bentos | 7 comments

With a Hurley episode airing tonight, I pay tribute to his old employer and current fried chicken franchise. Also, the Bento Hoodlums have returned!

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Crab Salad Nigiri Sushi

Posted by on Mar 5, 2010 in Bento, Japanese, Recipes, Sushi | 26 comments

Take a look at my edited version of crab salad nigiri sushi, made to fit into the office’s monthly potluck Green theme. Recipe for making your own included!

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Christmas Gift Bento and Happy News

Posted by on Dec 18, 2009 in Bento, Christmas, Turkey, Yum-Yum Bento Box | 28 comments

Christmas is a week away and my to-do shopping list is just as long as it was last week. *slaps forehead* This weekend I will get it all...

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Easy Japanese Cooking: Bento Love

Posted by on Sep 28, 2009 in Bento, Bento Love, Fish, Kids, Pork, Products | 12 comments

I’ve got three bentos to post today. One is from Friday that I was too embarrassed about to blog, but since I’m writing today...

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Anniversary Bento (361)

Posted by on May 22, 2009 in Bento, Chicken | 12 comments

When I was a teenager growing up in Hilo, more years ago than I care to remember, people didn’t use the Internet and cell phones...

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Sidestreet Chicken (285)

Posted by on Jan 8, 2009 in Chicken | 1 comment

I had more Gina’s leftovers for my bento yesterday, but it turns out, a fly had an appointment with my bento ointment. Usually I set...

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Valentine’s Day Bentos (181 and 182)

Posted by on Feb 14, 2008 in Bento, Chicken, Kids, Love | 2 comments

Love is in the air and it’s also in these bentos! See the two matching love-themed bento lunches that I made for myself and Mr. Pikko with tender love and care.

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Chickie Egg with Mochi Bento (105)

Posted by on Sep 5, 2007 in Bento | 1 comment

We ate yummy lasagna last night but I actually FORGOT to pack some for lunch. *sob* The one my MIL makes is the Stouffer’s Meat and...

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