Kim Chee Crab | Adventures in Bentomaking

Easy Japanese Cooking: Bento Love

Posted by Pikko 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...

Contest Winner & Hawaiian Bento (381)

Posted by Pikko on Aug 14, 2009 in Bento, Pork, Winners | 11 comments

A Hawaiian luau comes to Zojirushi's Thermal Mini Bento set and the results are finally in on my 500K Bento Contest! Check out the awesome winning entries!

Lunch Lag

Posted by Pikko on Jul 8, 2008 in Pasta | 3 comments

I’ve been so busy lately on all fronts that I’ve been forgetting to post my lunches the days that I eat them! D: This lunch was...

Happy Easter!

Posted by Pikko on Mar 23, 2008 in Garden, Kids, Salad | 4 comments

I had a rather hectic weekend with a lot of things to do ahead of time for Easter. Add in the fact that my two little devils very...

Jang Su Leftovers (197)

Posted by Pikko on Mar 20, 2008 in Bento, leftovers | 4 comments

I passed out last night with 8 Easter Baskets unfinished and so it was a good (well, not all good) thing that Baby Girl woke up this...

Gyoza & Onigiri Bento (196)

Posted by Pikko on Mar 19, 2008 in Bento, Pork | 6 comments

With the economy getting worse and worse, cheap bentos are going to be really useful, just like this gyoza and onigiri bento. Ajinomoto brand pork gyoza are my favorite!

Crab and Avocado Sandwich Bento (194)

Posted by Pikko on Mar 12, 2008 in Bento, Recipes, Salad, Sandwich | 5 comments

What can you do to make a crab salad sandwich when you can't eat mayonnaise? Also, what exactly is "Healthy Rice" and how do you make it? Find the recipe here!

Last Legs Bento

Posted by Pikko on Jan 15, 2008 in Bento, Fish, Kids | 5 comments

With a ton of food about to expire, I have to figure out a way to use everything while not sacrificing taste in my bento. Hear about what Buddy did with the carrot I gave him.

Christmas Tree Sandwich Kit Bento (151)

Posted by Pikko on Nov 29, 2007 in Bento, Christmas, Sandwich, Themes | 4 comments

Wild, screaming children make for a hectic morning, but a Christmas-themed sandwich bento helps to soothe the nerves. Find out why it's called a "sandwich kit"!

Shoyu Chicken Bento (150)

Posted by Pikko on Nov 27, 2007 in Bento, Chicken | 2 comments

Leftover shoyu chicken fills just one part of this three tier bento. Just how small is this box and how much food can you cram into it? Also, find out the fate of my tomato plants!