Sugar Snap Peas | Adventures in Bentomaking

Asian Food Grocer Winners

Posted by Pikko on Apr 14, 2011 in Bento | 4 comments

I've got a yummy curry bento with some fresh sugar snap peas I grew myself for lunch and announce the winners of the Asian Food Grocer giveaway!

Easter Somen Salad Bento

Posted by Pikko on Mar 26, 2010 in Bento, Bento Hoodlums, Charaben, Easter, Fish, Japanese, Kids, Videos | 25 comments

Similar to the bird's nest bento I made in January, this nest is filled with tiny decorated quail eggs. Watch a video showing how I make a somen salad Easter themed!

Easter Bunny Bento Videos

Posted by Pikko on Mar 18, 2010 in Beef, Bento, Easter, How-To, Kids, Videos | 42 comments

Watch my first bento tutorial videos as I show you how to make a cute Easter Bunny charaben and then show how I make the lunch. Feedback wanted!

Kwon Musubis (LOST Bento #7)

Posted by Pikko on Mar 16, 2010 in Bento, Charaben, LOST, Vegetarian | 18 comments

With my appetite still not back, I decided to top my meager two musubi lunch with the Kwons, Jin and Sun. Here's hoping that they get reunited on the show soon!

Bon Jovi Bento (451)

Posted by Pikko on Feb 12, 2010 in Bento, Bento Box, Chicken | 19 comments

Another bento challenge is issued from Clay, this time it's Bon Jovi! See what I ended up doing on a lazy Friday morning and guess the song the bento is based on!

The Untimely Demise of Charaben

Posted by Pikko on Jan 27, 2010 in Bento, Charaben, Vegetarian | 25 comments

What happens after the bento photos are taken and the cute creatures we create have to be eaten? Do they smile all the way to your mouth or scream in terror as they meet the end?

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!

Tulip Trio Bento (435)

Posted by Pikko on Jan 21, 2010 in Bento, Charaben, Turkey | 23 comments

Three pink tulip flowers smile side by side on a bed of scrambled eggs. The Haiti Fundraiser comes to an end and read an update about Yum-Yum Bento Box!

M.I.P. Mochi

Posted by Pikko on Jan 13, 2010 in Beef, Bento, Charaben | 38 comments

This bento is dedicated to my old cat, Mochi, who I found out yesterday, was put to sleep. Take a look at some pictures of my pretty white whale... er, cat and see what's inside.

Smoked Salmon Bento (429)

Posted by Pikko on Jan 12, 2010 in Bento, Fish | 15 comments

Smoked salmon makes a fast main dish for this healthy and fresh lunch filled with fruits and veggies. What's the terrible secret ingredient in the little mini carrot salad?