Imitation Crab | Adventures in Bentomaking

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.

Christmas Party Bento

Posted by Pikko 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!

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!

Yum-Yum Bentos on Sunrise

Posted by Pikko on Jul 1, 2010 in Beef, Bento, Charaben, Chicken, Sandwich, Yum-Yum Bento Box | 17 comments

Watch a video of my brief interview on Hawaii News Now's Sunrise morning show and take a look at the three Yum-Yum bentos that I made for it.

Crab Somen Salad Bento

Posted by Pikko 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!

Mr. Cluck’s Bento Shack

Posted by Pikko on Apr 13, 2010 in Bento, Bento Hoodlums, Chicken, LOST | 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!

Flowery Onigiri Bento

Posted by Pikko on Apr 7, 2010 in Bento, Bento Hoodlums, Easter, Pork | 9 comments

Easter is over, but it's still a great time for spring themed bento boxes. Since flowers were the most popular suggestion in my contest, here they are!

Crab Salad Nigiri Sushi

Posted by Pikko 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!