Pork Shiso Rolls Bento
Using the pork shiso rolls I made last week, I packed a bento for myself last Friday. Find out what the subject of my newest blog is.
Read MoreBento Recipe: Pork Shiso Rolls
Read a step-by-step photo tutorial of how I made those pretty pork rolls for the picnic lunch for Baby Girl from last month. Shiso leaves add a really tasty punch!
Read MoreTonkatsu Bento #4,524
My umpteenth tonkatsu bento has three little onigiri and some fresh produce from our garden. Can you guess which of these things we grew ourselves?
Read MoreFirst Grade Picnic Party Bento
Baby Girl's school was having a first grade kite flying/family picnic activity, so I made a bento for us to eat after we'd made her kite and then we took the kite out for a try.
Read MorePork Tofu Bento
Pork tofu and rice comes out to be more points than you would expect in this simple and fast bento lunch with colorful pickles and fresh produce for some added color.
Read MoreAnother Tonkatsu Bento
I had some tonkatsu leftover in the fridge (again), so without anything to cook for lunch this morning, I pack another bento with it. This one has a whopping 11 points!
Read MoreIt’s beginning to look a lot like…
…it’s time for Christmas bentos! After the Halloween and Thanksgiving bunch of seasonal bentos, having holiday themed lunches...
Read MoreLeftover Chinese Bento (323)
My in-laws ordered out for Chinese food yesterday from Golden Dragon Seafood Restaurant and though the food was good, I think I still...
Read MoreCountry Style Ribs (255)
As I mentioned the other day, I was trying to coerce Mr. Pikko into taking me for ramen. The mission was a success and I was able to curb...
Read MoreStuffed Aburaage (192)
I’m a bit disappointed in myself for not doing a Girl’s Day bento and for not doing a bento to enter into the FFXI Fan Art...
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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!. 