Tomato | Adventures in Bentomaking

Shrimp & Avocado Salad Bento

Posted by Pikko on Aug 13, 2007 in Bento, Shrimp | 3 comments

As I mentioned last week, we took a trip to Kona this weekend. It broke the wallet to be sure, but was definitely worth it to take a...

Shoyu Chicken Wings Bento

Posted by Pikko on Aug 10, 2007 in Bento, Chicken | 2 comments

Shoyu chicken wings take up a whopping three points each piece! What goes into the rest of this bento to help offset things? How did Baby Girl do on her first day of preschool??

Tamagoyaki Attempt #3

Posted by Pikko on Aug 9, 2007 in Beef, Bento, hilo | 3 comments

With lots of egg failure behind me, I give a third try to tamagoyaki. Will I succeed this time? Plus, hear about the goodies I'm going to get to eat from Y's Lunch Shop in Hilo!

Mapo Tofu with Beef Broccoli Bento

Posted by Pikko on Aug 8, 2007 in Beef, Bento, Chinese | 2 comments

With three kinds of leftovers, I've got a yummy bento filled with mapo tofu, beef broccoli, and yakisoba. Can you spot the two little bears I put in for cute factor?

Sun, Moon, & Stars Bento

Posted by Pikko on Aug 7, 2007 in Bento, Pork | 6 comments

My entry for the Bento Challenge's Space theme this week is a Sun, Moon, & Stars bento. Find out what's inside this colorful bento that only cost me 2 points!

Tonkatsu w/ Chicken Salad Bento

Posted by Pikko on Aug 1, 2007 in Bento, Bento Box, Pork | 2 comments

Check out this yummy tonkatsu bento chock full of fresh, healthy veggies and hear about my latest shopping trip to the Marukai 99 Cent Store and to Marukai Marketplace!