Vegas and the Twilight Slowpoke
Just to warn people, this blog post is going to be epicly long. As people that follow me on Twitter know, I haven’t been posting...
Read MoreFrog Onigiri Bento (305)
If you haven’t done so yet, be sure to vote in my 200k Bento Contest! I’ve also got the Furikake Frenzy going on all this...
Read MoreBeef Stroganoff Bento (160)
Last night we had beef stroganoff, which I really love. Still, this was a really rough bento to pretty up because it’s appearance in...
Read MoreShoyu Chicken Bento (150)
Leftover shoyu chicken fills just one part of this three tier bento. Just how small is this box and how much food can you cram into it? Also, find out the fate of my tomato plants!
Read MoreOven Baked Chicken Bento (128)
Done in just 20 minutes, this bento with fried rice and oven baked chicken was a nice change from time-consuming bentos. Fan Festival is just over a month away!
Read MoreRice with Shrimp & Peas Bento (126)
Using a book called Harumi's Japanese Home Cooking, I try out a recipe of hers called Rice with Peas and add some shrimp to it. Get an update on my tomatoes!
Read MoreChickie Egg with Mochi Bento (105)
We ate yummy lasagna last night but I actually FORGOT to pack some for lunch. *sob* The one my MIL makes is the Stouffer’s Meat and...
Read MoreCheeseburger Macaroni Bento
A trip to the zoo sounds like tons of fun, until you factor in sweltering heat and wildly impatient toddlers. Find out how to stretch a quick Betty Crocker meal even further.
Read MoreSun, Moon, & Stars Bento
My entry for the Bento Challenge's Space theme this week is a Sun, Moon, & Stars bento. Find out what's inside this colorful bento that only cost me 2 points!
Read MoreI Would Do Anything for Loaf
Last night we had meat loaf and though it is a bit hard to arrange nicely in a bento, it tastes really really good. Still, it’s not...
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My name is Crystal Watanabe and I'm 32 years old, living in Honolulu, Hawaii with my husband and two children. I have an addictive personality and that's a terrible thing when you're into cute bentos. I own over 200 bento boxes and way too many bento accessories!. 