Tutorial | Adventures in Bentomaking

How to Make Kamaboko Carp

Posted by Pikko on May 5, 2011 in Charaben, Childrens Day, Features, How-To, Kids, Recipes, Themes, Tutorials | 5 comments

Got a little boy celebrating Boy's Day today? Make him some cute flying carp for lunch or dinner to help bring some festivity to the meal! Happy Boy's Day 2011!

Coloring Peeled Eggs for Bento

Posted by Pikko on Apr 29, 2011 in How-To, Recipes, Tips | 3 comments

Not sure how to get brightly colored, peeled eggs for your bento? It's easier than you might think, with just a few drops of food coloring and water being all you need!

How to Make Tiny Mandragora Eggs

Posted by Pikko on Mar 27, 2011 in How-To, walkthrough | 6 comments

Want to make yourself a Final Fantasy XI themed bento? Read this tutorial on how to create tiny mandragora heads from little quail eggs. It's easier than you think!

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!

Butterfly Pasta Bento (428)

Posted by Pikko on Jan 11, 2010 in Bento, Food, Pasta, Shrimp, Tips | 20 comments

Purple sweet potato butterflies flutter across a bed of shrimp pasta. Find out what's in it and see what my kids did to the little belated birthday cake my dad bought over the weekend!