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Killed by Cute: 450 of 2010’s Cutest Bentos

Posted by on Feb 23, 2011 in Editorial | Comments Off on Killed by Cute: 450 of 2010’s Cutest Bentos

Brace yourself for the ultimate overload in kawaii food with my compilation post of 450 of the cutest character bentos of 2010 made by amazing food artists. ^_^

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There’s a Bunny in My Stir Fry!

Posted by on Feb 4, 2011 in Bento, Shrimp | 11 comments

I forgot to put a bunny into my bento yesterday for Chinese New Year, but today one hopped into my stir fry bento! See the new addition to our family!

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Easter Bunny Bento Videos

Posted by on Mar 18, 2010 in Beef, Bento, Easter, How-To, Kids, Videos | 42 comments

Watch my first bento tutorial videos as I show you how to make a cute Easter Bunny charaben and then show how I make the lunch. Feedback wanted!

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Three Chicks Stew Bento

Posted by on Mar 11, 2010 in Beef, Bento, Charaben, Easter, Kids | 13 comments

With little sleep to run on, this quick stew bento can still be made into a cute charaben with a slice of cheese, some carrot coins, and parsley. Quick and easy!

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Cheese Froggies Bento (466)

Posted by on Mar 10, 2010 in Bento, Bento Box, Charaben, Easter, Japanese, Vegetarian | 10 comments

I have to take a not-so-sick Buddy in with me to work for a couple of hours and so I pack up a matching charaben soup bento for him with a new thermal jar.

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Whale Friends Bento (427)

Posted by on Jan 8, 2010 in Bento, Food, Recipes, Turkey | 35 comments

Think wraps make for boring bento fodder? Think again! Add some cute to your lunch with two simple cheese whales. Recipe for smoked turkey included!

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Pilgrim Bento (417)

Posted by on Nov 23, 2009 in Charaben | 7 comments

Find out how to make this cute little pilgrim girl for a nice and easy Thanksgiving themed bento lunch!

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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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Starry Bento

Posted by on Jun 22, 2007 in 2007 Bentos, Blog, Charaben, Chicken, Just for Kids | 0 comments

See the starry bento I made for this week’s bento challenge in which I use my brand new set of cute nori punches and get an update on my weight loss adventures.

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