Fried Green Tomatoes Bento
This was my first time trying fried green cherry tomatoes in a bento. Find out how to help raise funds for GlobalGiving's Japan Earthquake and Tsunami Relief.
Read MoreGirl’s Day Somen Cupcakes Bento
With Girl's Day coming up this Thursday, I've got to start in on the pink and girly themed bentos. Hope you enjoy this first one with "somen cupcakes".
Read MoreWatermelon Sammies Bento (517)
I've finally made some progress with Baby Girl, so I decided to step up the cute a little with some cheese watermelon slices on top of her sandwiches!
Read MoreReview: CasaBento Box
Read a review of a Meiji wooden bento box from CasaBento, Europe's biggest bento shop. Find out what's going on with Hilo Borders...
Read MoreCrab Somen Salad Bento
Read about what I've been up to lately besides coming up with cute food and take a look at the yummy, cold somen salad I had with crab, perfect for summer heat!
Read MoreEarth Day Bento
Earth Day was April 22, 2010. See how I celebrated the day with an Earth themed bento lunch and hear about how quick it was to pack! Happy Earth Day!
Read MoreSakura Hello Kitty Bento (460)
Nothing says 'girl' more than the world's favorite kitty cat, Hello Kitty! This version of her has three pink sakura flowers adorning her ear instead of a ribbon!
Read MoreA Bento to Scream For and Fundraiser Winners
Ice cream in a bento?! Don't worry, it's not what you think. See a charaben to scream for and find out who our lucky winners are for the Haiti Fundraiser/Bento Giveaway!
Read MoreSomen Bird’s Nest Bento (432)
A somen salad recipe of my mother's gets a cute remodeling with a chick sitting in a nest surrounded by flowers. See the first photos taken with my spiffy new lens!
Read MoreGoldilocks and the Three Bears Bento (330)
Today I had a dermatologist appointment at 10 am, so I got up later than usual to start my bento. The stupid part is that last night I had...
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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!. 