Steak | Adventures in Bentomaking

Steak Bento and a School Lunch Experience

Posted by Pikko on Sep 8, 2011 in 2011 Bentos, Beef, Bentos, Blog, Everyday Lunches, Italian, Pasta | 0 comments

A quick steak bento comes out of a Labor Day party and we try out the school lunch for Baby Girl's 2nd grade picnic.

FFXI 8th Anniversary Bento

Posted by Pikko on Jun 15, 2010 in Beef, Bento, Charaben, FFXI | 12 comments

Take a look at the bento I made as an entry in the Final Fantasy XI 8th Anniversary Fan Art Contest and also see a photo from our bento tweetup this past Saturday.

1 Million Hits Bento Giveaway

Posted by Pikko on Apr 12, 2010 in Beef, Bento, Contests, Details | 423 comments

Adventures in Bentomaking is about to reach 1 million hits! Help me celebrate this milestone by entering my giveaway for a part of a pile of awesome bento goodies!

Keroppi Bento (454)

Posted by Pikko on Feb 18, 2010 in Beef, Bento, Charaben, Sanrio | 20 comments

One of my favorite Sanrio characters is a cute frog named Kerokerokeroppi. This bento features a Keroppi onigiri. Hear my kids' reaction to the article in the paper.

An In-Flight Bento from Ajira Airways

Posted by Pikko on Feb 16, 2010 in Baking, Beef, Bento, Chicken, LOST | 13 comments

If you were flying on Ajira Airways and ordered a bento, what would arrive on your tray table? See what I think they'd serve on board and see my Valentine's Day food.

Love in Her Eyes

Posted by Pikko on Feb 10, 2010 in Beef, Bento, Bento Box, Charaben, Kids, Love | 32 comments

Take a look at a cute pink bear with hearts in her eyes in a love themed bento inspired by Baby Girl, see another photo of me in LOST, and the Docubentory continues!

I carried this bento across the ocean and like, through time.

Posted by Pikko on Feb 9, 2010 in Beef, Bento, Bento Box, LOST | 30 comments

Last week's LOST episode finally showed us what's in Hurley's mysterious guitar case from Jacob. Find out what's inside Hurley's bento and see my new favorite box!