Onigiri | Adventures in Bentomaking

Pink Hearts Bento

Posted by Pikko on Feb 10, 2011 in 2011 Bentos, Beef, Blog, Classic, 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.

There’s a Bunny in My Stir Fry!

Posted by Pikko on Feb 4, 2011 in Bento, Shrimp | 11 comments

I forgot to put a bunny into my bento yesterday for Chinese New Year, but today one hopped into my stir fry bento! See the new addition to our family!

Ikebana International Bento Demonstration

Posted by Pikko on Jan 23, 2011 in Bento, Charaben, Fish, Japanese, Pork | 12 comments

After eating a delicious bento lunch from Natsunoya Tea House, I did a bento demonstration for the nice ladies of International Ikebana Honolulu Chapter 56.

Devoid of Inspiration Bento

Posted by Pikko on Jan 21, 2011 in Bento, Kids, life, Pork | 19 comments

After unfortunately falling asleep early with the kids, I woke up with a blank bento brain and ended up just making a lunch without any real center attraction.

Tribute Bento for Avatar the Bunny

Posted by Pikko on Jan 7, 2011 in Bento, Charaben, Chicken | 11 comments

It's the Year of the Rabbit, so expect this to be the first of many bunny themed bentos. Sadly, this first one is a tribute bento to a dearly departed pet...

RUN AWAY! RUN AWAY!!

Posted by Pikko on Oct 27, 2010 in 2010 Bentos, Charaben, Halloween, Kids, Spam | 8 comments

What in the world could I have made that makes me just flat out not want to eat the Halloween bento I put together? Try my fear of spiders. *shudder*

Eyeball Bento

Posted by Pikko on Oct 25, 2010 in 2010 Bentos, Blog, Charaben, 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!

Book Gallery Signing in Hilo

Posted by Pikko on Jul 30, 2010 in hilo, Yum-Yum Bento Box | 8 comments

My book signing in Hilo last weekend was a smashing success and took place on Saturday at The Book Gallery downtown on Keawe Street. Be sure to stop by if you're ever in town!

Teriyaki Teddy Bento (514)

Posted by Pikko on Jul 6, 2010 in 2010 Bentos, Animals, Beef, Blog, Charaben, Kids, Picnic, Yum-Yum Bento Box | 24 comments

See a quick bento I made and then read about how my first three book signings went. See the cute food samples that I made for a display at the Barnes & Noble signing!