Sesame Seeds | Adventures in Bentomaking

Fried Green Tomatoes Bento

Posted by Pikko on Mar 15, 2011 in Bento, Gardening, life, Vegetarian | 8 comments

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.

Girl’s Day Somen Cupcakes Bento

Posted by Pikko on Feb 28, 2011 in 2011 Bentos, Bentos, Blog, Charaben, Childrens Day, Kids, LOST, Salad | 16 comments

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".

Watermelon Sammies Bento (517)

Posted by Pikko on Jul 8, 2010 in Bento, Fish, Kids, Sandwich | 7 comments

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!

Review: CasaBento Box

Posted by Pikko on Jul 7, 2010 in Bento, Bento Box, Cuisine, Japanese, Pork, Products, Reviews | 12 comments

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...

Crab Somen Salad Bento

Posted by Pikko on Jun 21, 2010 in Bento, Fish, Japanese, Kids, life | 6 comments

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!

Earth Day Bento

Posted by Pikko on Apr 23, 2010 in Bento, Chicken | 9 comments

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!

Sakura Hello Kitty Bento (460)

Posted by Pikko on Feb 25, 2010 in Bento, Charaben, Childrens Day, Kids, Pork, Sanrio | 30 comments

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!

A Bento to Scream For and Fundraiser Winners

Posted by Pikko on Jan 22, 2010 in Bento, Charaben, Winners | 45 comments

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!

Somen Bird’s Nest Bento (432)

Posted by Pikko on Jan 15, 2010 in Bento, Charaben, Recipes, Vegetarian | 25 comments

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!