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Ham & Cheese Rolls Bento

Posted by Pikko on Jul 26, 2011 in Bento, Pork | 0 comments

Since Baby Girl is on a ham rolls kick, I decided to make some for lunch and ended up with mixed results. Definitely too cheesy for my liking!

Teriyaki Turkey Burger Bento

Posted by Pikko on Jun 27, 2011 in Bento, Bento Box, Food, life, Turkey | 6 comments

Laugh with me (or at me) as I try to figure out this "Bagel Bento Box" that his ridiculous illustrations and find out what else I've been up to this summer.

Baby Chicks Bento

Posted by Pikko on Apr 19, 2011 in Bento, Easter, Food, Italian, leftovers, Themes, Turkey | 7 comments

Three baby chicks cheep for their mama to bring them food from a nest of leftover spaghetti! The chicks are made from quail eggs and carrot.

Pork Shiso Rolls Bento

Posted by Pikko on Apr 10, 2011 in Bento, Pork | 2 comments

Using the pork shiso rolls I made last week, I packed a bento for myself last Friday. Find out what the subject of my newest blog is.

Teriyaki Chicken Bento (584)

Posted by Pikko on Mar 30, 2011 in Bento, Chicken, Japanese | 8 comments

A beautiful cedar bento box that I reviewed two years ago is now double the price! I use one of the tiers to pack a teriyaki chicken bento with a reminder that Japan still needs help!

Taco Rice Bento (572)

Posted by Pikko on Feb 22, 2011 in Bento, Cuisine, Japanese, Tips, Turkey | 14 comments

After trying the famous Okinawan dish Taco Rice for dinner last night, I packed a yummy bento lunch with the leftovers for a Turkey Taco Rice Bento!

Packing a Lasagna Bento

Posted by Pikko on Feb 17, 2011 in Beef, Bento, Italian, Tips | 19 comments

Need some advice on how to pack lasagna neatly into your lunch? Read my tips on how you can pack this messy but delicious meal nicely and neatly!

Filet Mignon Bento

Posted by Pikko on Feb 15, 2011 in Beef, Bento, Kids, leftovers | 11 comments

With some extra delicious leftovers from my Valentine's Day dinner, I pack the most decadent bento I've ever made in the last four years! Om nom nom!

Pink Hearts Bento

Posted by Pikko on Feb 10, 2011 in Beef, Bento, Love | 10 comments

Valentine's Day is just a few days away, so it's time to get into the spirit of love with some cute pink heart onigiri in a small, but surprisingly filling bento.

Egg Salad Sammies Bento

Posted by Pikko on Feb 9, 2011 in Bento, Sandwich, Vegetarian | 4 comments

Since I rarely use my bento tools and accessories, I guilt myself into using my little animal sandwich cutters. Find out where I got these cute tomatoes!