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Faux Four-Leaf Clover Bento

Posted by Pikko on Mar 19, 2011 in Bento | 10 comments

I packed some leftovers from one of Ming Tsai's recipes from his new cookbook and you won't believe how long the title of this dish is! I've included a radish four leaf clover!

Fried Green Tomatoes Bento

Posted by Pikko on Mar 15, 2011 in Bento, Gardening, life, Vegetarian | 8 comments

This was my first time trying fried green cherry tomatoes in a bento. Find out how to help raise funds for GlobalGiving's Japan Earthquake and Tsunami Relief.

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.

Review: Happy Tiffin Bento Box

Posted by Pikko on Jan 28, 2011 in Beef, Bento, Blog News, leftovers, Products, Reviews | 12 comments

Happy Tiffin sent me two of their stainless steel bento boxes to review. See what I think of their Oval Office bento box and see what I had for lunch today.

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.

Another Tonkatsu Bento

Posted by Pikko on Jan 26, 2011 in Bento, Japanese, leftovers, Pork | 12 comments

I had some tonkatsu leftover in the fridge (again), so without anything to cook for lunch this morning, I pack another bento with it. This one has a whopping 11 points!

Ikebana International Bento Demonstration

Posted by Pikko on Jan 23, 2011 in Bento, Charaben, Fish, Japanese, Pork | 12 comments

After eating a delicious bento lunch from Natsunoya Tea House, I did a bento demonstration for the nice ladies of International Ikebana Honolulu Chapter 56.

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.

Teriyaki Beef Bento

Posted by Pikko on Jan 19, 2011 in Beef, Bento, life | 13 comments

After celebrating our 8th anniversary at Ruth's Chris, I manage to stay on track. Today's bento uses some leftover beef and fresh fruits and veggies.

Soba Bento

Posted by Pikko on Jan 18, 2011 in Bento, Japanese, Vegetarian | 9 comments

With dinner plans tonight for Ruth's Chris, I've got to eat conservative today and go with a lot of power foods to fill me up! See an old picture of me from 1987.