Sweet Potato | Adventures in Bentomaking

Vegetable Tempura Bento

Posted by Pikko on Mar 7, 2011 in Baking, Bento, Japanese, Kids, leftovers, life, Vegetarian | 4 comments

Some leftover vegetable tempura makes a delicious bento lunch the next day, even though it's not crispy anymore! Sides include corn and edamame, yum yum!

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?

Korrigan Bento (287)

Posted by Pikko on Jan 12, 2009 in Bento, Charaben, Chicken | 12 comments

As you guys can probably see, I’ve done some work on the site! I finally got my new banner to work in both Firefox and the disgusting...

Roast Pork (286)

Posted by Pikko on Jan 9, 2009 in Pork | 12 comments

As you can see, I finally saw the “Read More” button in my WordPress editor. Pretty good, it only took me like 6 months to see...

I’m Back!

Posted by Pikko on Dec 11, 2008 in Chicken, onigiri, Pork | 6 comments

I have three bentos to talk about today. I felt like I had to start back up again before my co-worker Junko came to riot at my desk...

Beef Pasta (261)

Posted by Pikko on Oct 6, 2008 in Beef | 8 comments

I’m still honking out hanabata like crazy, but occassionally I clear up enough to be able to breathe right and boy does that feel...

Grandma Moo Fried Rice Bento (253)

Posted by Pikko on Sep 15, 2008 in Bento, Chicken | 5 comments

With so many Grandmas running around, my maternal grandma needed a new name. Read about the fried rice she used to make for me and why I love it so much.

Visit to Square Enix

Posted by Pikko on Jul 29, 2008 in Chicken, Vegetarian | 3 comments

Alrighty so someone finally commented asking if I’m on vacation so I figured I better quit the silence bit and get off my butt and...

Hello Kitty Bento (234)

Posted by Pikko on Jun 26, 2008 in Bento, Charaben, Chicken, Kids, Sanrio | 5 comments

New toys come in from J-List and I use them to make a cute Hello Kitty themed bento in a Hello Kitty lunch with Hello Kitty cookies on the side. Is it Hello Kitty overdose??