Persimmon | Adventures in Bentomaking

Video: How to Make a Jack-o-Lantern Persimmon

Posted by Pikko on Oct 29, 2011 in Features, Halloween, How-To, Videos | 2 comments

Learn how to make a Jack-o-Lantern Persimmon for your Halloween themed bento!

Lock & Lock Giveaway

Posted by Pikko on Dec 7, 2010 in Beef, Bento, Bento Box, Contests, Details, leftovers, Products, Reviews | 130 comments

Find out how you can win one of two sets of Lock & Lock two-tier bento box sets with matching zipper bag and chopsticks! Deadline December 10.

Review: Lock & Lock 2-Tier Bento Box

Posted by Pikko on Dec 3, 2010 in Bento, Bento Box, Products, Reviews | 16 comments

My review of Lock & Lock's new airtight two-tier bento container set with zipper bag and matching chopsticks from All Things for Sale. (blue and green)

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.

Happy Witch and Dracula Bentos (409)

Posted by Pikko on Oct 30, 2009 in Bento, Halloween, Shrimp | 6 comments

Halloween is tomorrow and by some miracle, my children have managed to keep Buddy’s costume a secret from Grandma and Grandpa. Baby...

Mummy Bento (406)

Posted by Pikko on Oct 28, 2009 in Bento, Halloween, Pork | 13 comments

My mornings have been extremely busy lately because I’m trying to force Mr. Pikko to eat healthier, so I cook breakfast for everyone...

Ige’s Shoyu Pork Bento (147)

Posted by Pikko on Nov 9, 2007 in Bento, Pork | 3 comments

I had another training session this morning and during that I found my first ever white hair!!! Proof that Fan Fest, The Mog House, and...

Tonkatsu Bento (145)

Posted by Pikko on Nov 6, 2007 in Bento, Pork | 3 comments

Fried pork cutlets always make a very easy to pack bento. Though lacking in color, you can complement it well with fresh colorful fruits in another tier.