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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.

Teriyaki Beef Bento

Posted by Pikko on Jan 19, 2011 in Beef, Bento, life | 13 comments

After celebrating our 8th anniversary at Ruth's Chris, I manage to stay on track. Today's bento uses some leftover beef and fresh fruits and veggies.

Mahimahi Bento

Posted by Pikko on Jan 14, 2011 in Bento, Fish, Tips | 23 comments

I've fried up some mahimahi with just a bit of salt and pepper for seasoning for today's 10 point bento. Take a look at what happened to yesterday's Spam bunny!

Garlic Basil Shrimp Bento

Posted by Pikko on Jan 12, 2011 in Bento, Kids, Shrimp | 6 comments

Bento #2 on Weight Watchers, this time with some simple pan fried shrimp with garlic, basil, and lemon juice. Read more to see how many points it is!

Quick Karaage Bento

Posted by Pikko on Dec 20, 2010 in Bento, Chicken, Japanese | 4 comments

My Christmas Party Bento causes me some emotional strife, but still makes it into the CasaBento Christmas contest! Yay! See a quick karaage bento.

Gingerbread Pals Bento

Posted by Pikko on Dec 9, 2010 in Bento, Christmas, leftovers, Pork | 6 comments

Two gingerbread buddies prance along side-by-side in a tonkatsu bento for my first Christmas bento of the season. See my latest Docubentory entry.

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)