Zebra Bento and Countdown
What does this cute little cheese zebra represent for this week's bento challenge? Just what is this countdown? Find out if it's to destruction or something yummy.
Read More3 Bento Day & Store
Today is Admissions Day, the day that Hawaii became the 50th state. It’s also check-ins at UH Manoa which means that starting Monday,...
Read MoreShrimp & Avocado Salad Bento
As I mentioned last week, we took a trip to Kona this weekend. It broke the wallet to be sure, but was definitely worth it to take a...
Read MoreShoyu Chicken Wings Bento
Shoyu chicken wings take up a whopping three points each piece! What goes into the rest of this bento to help offset things? How did Baby Girl do on her first day of preschool??
Read MoreTonkatsu w/ Chicken Salad Bento
Check out this yummy tonkatsu bento chock full of fresh, healthy veggies and hear about my latest shopping trip to the Marukai 99 Cent Store and to Marukai Marketplace!
Read MoreMapo Tofu Bento
My ultimate mother-in-law (she’d kick your MIL’s ass in a cooking contest for sure) made us beef broccoli and her version of...
Read MorePointless Bento
It's an all Core bento today with tsukemono, kim chee crab and avocado, a tons of fruit to fill me up!
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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!. 