Zojirushi Mini Bento Giveaway
Win one of Zojirushi's gorgeous new mini bento sets, complete with a thermal jar, two side dishes, chopsticks, and a matching bag!
Read MoreEaster Somen Salad Bento
Similar to the bird's nest bento I made in January, this nest is filled with tiny decorated quail eggs. Watch a video showing how I make a somen salad Easter themed!
Read MoreSpaghetti Bento (375)
Just as a reminder, this is the last week to submit an entry for my 500k Bento Contest! If you’ve been procrastinating, now is the...
Read MoreOnigiri Brigade (Bento 371)
Someone commented yesterday to say that my plant looks like radish seed pods, so I looked it up and the flowers matched and the pods look...
Read MoreCinnamoroll Bento and Garden Update!
We had a busy, busy weekend that started off with a family potluck at my aunty’s house. It was the first time almost all the second...
Read MoreGarden Update
Today is Boss’s Day, so we’re having a party and ordering out from California Pizza Kitchen. A couple days ago I was checking...
Read MoreGarden Update
Yesterday Mr. Pikko had Libby’s manapua (DA best!) and pork hash and it was soooooo good. Seriously, if you ever want THE best...
Read MoreMeatballs
I said the following yesterday: I’ve since thinned this pot out, moving one sprout to another pot with smaller plants and then spreading...
Read MoreEbi Curry Noodle (186)
I heard a really cute joke last week on Leahey and Leahey Live that I forgot to tell. What did the rice say to the spam? Let’s get...
Read MoreWraps & Watermelon Bento (140)
This is probably what I consider my worst bento yet, made with turkey wraps and watermelon cubes, but it happens sometimes when you're short on time.
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My name is Crystal Watanabe and I'm 32 years old, living in Honolulu, Hawaii with my husband and two children. I have an addictive personality and that's a terrible thing when you're into cute bentos. I own over 200 bento boxes and way too many bento accessories!. 