Onigiri | Adventures in Bentomaking

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!

Teriyaki Meatballs Bento (107)

Posted by Pikko on Sep 10, 2007 in Bento, Chicken | 7 comments

My two kids are going through a tornado phase right now and I’m still getting used to it, so when I asked Mr. Pikko to watch them so...

Soot Ball Onigiri Bento

Posted by Pikko on Aug 28, 2007 in Bento, Charaben, Kids, Vegetarian | 6 comments

Miyazaki's Spirited Away inspires many bento makers to do those adorable soot balls in food form. Find out how I cut out the eyes and what I put in the middle of these!

Turkey Croquette Bento

Posted by Pikko on Aug 22, 2007 in Bento, Sandwich, Turkey | 2 comments

Turkey croquette is a relatively new dish in our family household, but tastes oh so good! See what I packed to go along with it and what is up with Costco prices lately?

Sunday Bento & Obon

Posted by Pikko on Aug 19, 2007 in Bento, Kids, Pork | 0 comments

Bento are supposed to be for being on the go, but I made this one for the kids to eat at home just for fun. See the crab hot dogs and tulip hot dogs I made for them!

Shoyu Chicken Wings Bento

Posted by Pikko on Aug 10, 2007 in Bento, Chicken | 2 comments

Shoyu chicken wings take up a whopping three points each piece! What goes into the rest of this bento to help offset things? How did Baby Girl do on her first day of preschool??

Gyoza & Onigiri Bento

Posted by Pikko on Aug 3, 2007 in Bento, Pork | 2 comments

Ajinomoto brand pork gyoza is my favorite frozen gyoza brand, especially since it's fried with water instead of oil! See what else is in this bento that came out to 5 points!