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Gingerbread Pals Bento

Posted by Pikko on Dec 9, 2010 in Bento, Christmas, leftovers, Pork | 6 comments

Two gingerbread buddies prance along side-by-side in a tonkatsu bento for my first Christmas bento of the season. See my latest Docubentory entry.

EasyLunchBoxes Make EasyHomeLunches

Posted by Pikko on Nov 29, 2010 in Bento, Details, Pasta, Products, Sandwich | 58 comments

Read my review of EasyLunchBoxes home lunch containers and enter for a chance to win a set of your own containers. Deadline is Friday, December 3.

The Bento Who Lived

Posted by Pikko on Nov 18, 2010 in Bento, Sandwich | 15 comments

What goes into a sandwich fit for a wizard? Nothing special, but Harry needs to watch out for my Avada Kedavra lettuce! Deathly Hallows comes out tonight!!

Vampire Bat Sandwich (529)

Posted by Pikko on Oct 26, 2010 in Bento, Halloween, Sandwich | 5 comments

A cheesy black vampire bat sits on top of my ham sandwich today and is joined by Mr. & Mrs. Persimmon-o-Lantern, smiling in the background.

Eyeball Bento

Posted by Pikko on Oct 25, 2010 in Bento, Fish, Halloween, Kids, leftovers | 5 comments

With gusty winds and two pumpkin-crazed kids, we brought home a hefty load of pumpkins. See my gross eyeball bento, inspired by an Indy movie!

Oh Baby Expo Bento Demonstration

Posted by Pikko on Oct 9, 2010 in Bento, life, Sandwich, Yum-Yum Bento Box | 3 comments

See the two easy sandwich bentos I'll be demonstrating at the Oh Baby! Family Expo today at 12:30 PM at the Blaisdell Exhibition Hall for Yum-Yum Bento Box!

The Yum-Yum Domo

Posted by Pikko on Jul 13, 2010 in Charaben, Yum-Yum Bento Box | 10 comments

See what I found when I came in to work yesterday. Domokun Vandalism Part III!!! You can also take a look at what I made for the Kahala Mall signing!

Watermelon Sammies Bento (517)

Posted by Pikko on Jul 8, 2010 in Bento, Fish, Kids, Sandwich | 7 comments

I've finally made some progress with Baby Girl, so I decided to step up the cute a little with some cheese watermelon slices on top of her sandwiches!

Yum-Yum Bentos on Sunrise

Posted by Pikko on Jul 1, 2010 in Beef, Bento, Charaben, Chicken, Sandwich, Yum-Yum Bento Box | 17 comments

Watch a video of my brief interview on Hawaii News Now's Sunrise morning show and take a look at the three Yum-Yum bentos that I made for it.

Crab Somen Salad Bento

Posted by Pikko on Jun 21, 2010 in Bento, Fish, Japanese, Kids, life | 6 comments

Read about what I've been up to lately besides coming up with cute food and take a look at the yummy, cold somen salad I had with crab, perfect for summer heat!