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Football Bento (437)

Posted by on Jan 25, 2010 in Bento, Pork, Sports | 16 comments

With Superbowl XLIV just around the corner, it’s time to make some football bentos! If you pack lunch for a football fan, try these football shaped onigiri with cheese laces.

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M.I.P. Mochi

Posted by on Jan 13, 2010 in 2010 Bentos, Animals, Beef, Blog, 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.

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Smoked Salmon Bento (429)

Posted by 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?

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Gingerbread Man Bento (420)

Posted by on Dec 3, 2009 in Bento, Christmas, Recipes | 14 comments

Run, run, as fast as you can, you can’t catch him, he’s the gingerbread man bento! See a sketch of mine and learn why it’s really good to have a bento plan.

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Pilgrim Bento (417)

Posted by on Nov 23, 2009 in Charaben | 7 comments

Find out how to make this cute little pilgrim girl for a nice and easy Thanksgiving themed bento lunch!

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Happy Witch and Dracula Bentos (409)

Posted by on Oct 30, 2009 in 2009 Bentos, Blog, Charaben, Halloween, Shrimp | 6 comments

It’s almost Halloween and I’ve got two more cute Halloween bento, one with a witch and one with Dracula!

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His and Her Bentos (407)

Posted by on Oct 29, 2009 in Bento, Pork | 3 comments

Once again I use a recipe from Easy Japanese Cooking: Bento Love. Take a look at the two quick and easy bento lunches I made for myself and Mr. Pikko.

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Frankenstein Bento (403)

Posted by on Oct 23, 2009 in 2009 Bentos, Blog, Halloween, Kids, Shrimp | 8 comments

Continuing my Halloween theme, I’ve got a cute and kooky looking Frankenstein onigiri bento that’s great for little boys to take for lunch along with a tempura bento.

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Beef Sukiyaki and Salted Chicken Bentos

Posted by on Sep 29, 2009 in Beef, Bento, Bento Love, Chicken, Kids | 7 comments

Last night, while I was giving the monsters a bath, Buddy started complaining that his hip hurt. He made little mopey faces and I felt bad...

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Easy Japanese Cooking: Bento Love

Posted by on Sep 28, 2009 in Bento, Bento Love, Fish, Kids, Pork, Products | 12 comments

I’ve got three bentos to post today. One is from Friday that I was too embarrassed about to blog, but since I’m writing today...

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