Kiwi | Adventures in Bentomaking

Veggie Bento (246)

Posted by Pikko on Aug 6, 2008 in Vegetarian | 3 comments

I’ve decided that I don’t need to return to Buca di Beppo anytime soon. After eating at their restaurant and then consuming the...

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!

Shrimp Cocktail Bento (187)

Posted by Pikko on Feb 26, 2008 in Bento, Shrimp | 2 comments

With a bridesmaid's dress staring at me from my closet, can I lose the last eight pounds to my goal weight in time for the wedding? An all Core shrimp bento should help!

Ebi Curry Noodle (186)

Posted by Pikko on Feb 25, 2008 in Pasta | 3 comments

I heard a really cute joke last week on Leahey and Leahey Live that I forgot to tell. What did the rice say to the spam? Let’s get...

Valentine’s Day Bentos (181 and 182)

Posted by Pikko on Feb 14, 2008 in Bento, Chicken, Kids, Love | 2 comments

Love is in the air and it's also in these bentos! See the two matching love-themed bento lunches that I made for myself and Mr. Pikko with tender love and care.

Beef Cutlet (180)

Posted by Pikko on Feb 13, 2008 in Beef, Bento | 0 comments

It’s been miraculously sunny on Oahu for the past, I dunno, five days or so? It was getting to the point where on a day of sun you go...

Teri Hamburger and Shrimp Bento (179)

Posted by Pikko on Feb 12, 2008 in Beef, Bento, Shrimp | 2 comments

Take a look at a bento with two different proteins and some yummy fried rice. I also got the chance to use my Secret Santa gift, a set of miniature silicone baking cups!

Chicken Lettuce Wraps Bento (178)

Posted by Pikko on Feb 11, 2008 in Bento, Chicken, Garden | 5 comments

Costco chicken takes new life in my chicken lettuce wraps with fresh fruits and veggies. Find out what odd things I found in my garden while cleaning up my tomato plants!

Shoyu Chicken Rice Bento

Posted by Pikko on Jul 20, 2007 in Bento, Chicken | 4 comments

Bored with arranging shoyu chicken the same old way all the time, see what I do with this dish in my bento this time around. Also, what does one website say about my weight?