Ume | Adventures in Bentomaking

Pork Shiso Rolls Bento

Posted by Pikko on Apr 10, 2011 in Bento, Pork | 2 comments

Using the pork shiso rolls I made last week, I packed a bento for myself last Friday. Find out what the subject of my newest blog is.

Teriyaki Chicken Bento (584)

Posted by Pikko on Mar 30, 2011 in Bento, Chicken, Japanese | 8 comments

A beautiful cedar bento box that I reviewed two years ago is now double the price! I use one of the tiers to pack a teriyaki chicken bento with a reminder that Japan still needs help!

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!

Pork Tofu Bento

Posted by Pikko on Feb 2, 2011 in Bento, leftovers, Pork | 12 comments

Pork tofu and rice comes out to be more points than you would expect in this simple and fast bento lunch with colorful pickles and fresh produce for some added color.

Another Tonkatsu Bento

Posted by Pikko on Jan 26, 2011 in Bento, Japanese, leftovers, Pork | 12 comments

I had some tonkatsu leftover in the fridge (again), so without anything to cook for lunch this morning, I pack another bento with it. This one has a whopping 11 points!

Teriyaki Beef Bento

Posted by Pikko on Jan 19, 2011 in Beef, Bento, life | 13 comments

After celebrating our 8th anniversary at Ruth's Chris, I manage to stay on track. Today's bento uses some leftover beef and fresh fruits and veggies.

Mahimahi Bento

Posted by Pikko on Jan 14, 2011 in Bento, Fish, Tips | 23 comments

I've fried up some mahimahi with just a bit of salt and pepper for seasoning for today's 10 point bento. Take a look at what happened to yesterday's Spam bunny!

Quick Karaage Bento

Posted by Pikko on Dec 20, 2010 in Bento, Chicken, Japanese | 4 comments

My Christmas Party Bento causes me some emotional strife, but still makes it into the CasaBento Christmas contest! Yay! See a quick karaage bento.

Christmas Party Bento

Posted by Pikko on Dec 15, 2010 in Bento, Charaben, Chicken, Christmas, Contests, Japanese, Kids, Party, Winners | 13 comments

My Christmas party bento entry for CasaBento's contest and Baby Girl's party is full of Christmas spirit! Find out who won the Lock & Lock bento boxes!