Kawaii | Adventures in Bentomaking

Killed by Cute: 450 of 2010′s Cutest Bentos

Posted by Pikko on Feb 23, 2011 in Articles, Bento, Charaben | Comments Off

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. ^_^

There’s a Bunny in My Stir Fry!

Posted by Pikko 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!

Easter Bunny Bento Videos

Posted by Pikko 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!

Three Chicks Stew Bento

Posted by Pikko 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!

Cheese Froggies Bento (466)

Posted by Pikko 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.

Whale Friends Bento (427)

Posted by Pikko 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!

Pilgrim Bento (417)

Posted by Pikko on Nov 23, 2009 in 2009 Bentos, Charaben, Chicken, Thanksgiving | 7 comments

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

Mummy Bento (406)

Posted by Pikko on Oct 28, 2009 in Bento, Halloween, Pork | 13 comments

My mornings have been extremely busy lately because I’m trying to force Mr. Pikko to eat healthier, so I cook breakfast for everyone...

Frankenstein Bento (403)

Posted by Pikko on Oct 23, 2009 in Bento, Halloween, Kids, Shrimp | 8 comments

Continuing my Halloween theme, I've got a cute and kooky looking Frankenstein onigiri bento that's great for little boys to take for lunch along with a tempura bento.

Meatball w/ Onigiri Bento (116)

Posted by Pikko on Sep 24, 2007 in Bento, Charaben, Chicken, Garden | 5 comments

See a simple bento packed with Aidell's meatballs, cute onigiri, and some tomato slices. I've also got some fruits in another layer and an update on my tomatoes!