Weight Watchers | Adventures in Bentomaking

Taco Rice Bento (572)

Posted by Pikko on Feb 22, 2011 in Bento, Cuisine, Japanese, Tips, Turkey | 14 comments

After trying the famous Okinawan dish Taco Rice for dinner last night, I packed a yummy bento lunch with the leftovers for a Turkey Taco Rice Bento!

Filet Mignon Bento

Posted by Pikko on Feb 15, 2011 in Beef, Bento, Kids, leftovers | 11 comments

With some extra delicious leftovers from my Valentine's Day dinner, I pack the most decadent bento I've ever made in the last four years! Om nom nom!

Hawaiian Chicken Salad Bento

Posted by Pikko on Jan 20, 2011 in Bento, Chicken, Salad | 0 comments

After doing a review on some Creamy Sesame salad dressing, I packed a salad for a healthy 5 point bento for today. Find out where you can get some!

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.

Oyako Donbunny Bento (546)

Posted by Pikko on Jan 13, 2011 in Bento, Charaben, Chicken, Japanese, leftovers | 17 comments

I do so love a good pun, so instead of Oyako Donburi, I have some... Oyako Donbunny! Hahaha! Having used chicken thighs, this one is big in points.

Garlic Basil Shrimp Bento

Posted by Pikko on Jan 12, 2011 in Bento, Kids, Shrimp | 6 comments

Bento #2 on Weight Watchers, this time with some simple pan fried shrimp with garlic, basil, and lemon juice. Read more to see how many points it is!

Tuna Patties Bento

Posted by Pikko on Jan 11, 2011 in 2011 Bentos, Bentos, Blog, Classic, Fish, Recipes | 13 comments

This is my first day back on Weight Watchers in 2011 and I've cooked up some delicious tuna patties for today's lunch and packed it with colorful veggies and pickles!

Core Bento (134)

Posted by Pikko on Oct 22, 2007 in Bento, Salad, Shrimp | 3 comments

After two days of sickness and a weekend of last minute naughty food gorging, I’m back today on the Core diet to lose the last 10...

Teri Beef Bento

Posted by Pikko on Jun 7, 2007 in 2007 Bentos, Beef, Blog, Everyday Lunches | 0 comments

My attempt to make a flower onigiri doesn't turn out very well, probably due to my rice not being that fresh. This bento has teriyaki beef, daikon, and broccoli.

Zippy’s Chili Bento

Posted by Pikko on Jun 6, 2007 in 2007 Bentos, Beef, Blog, Everyday Lunches, leftovers | 3 comments

Leftover chili isn't the easiest thing to put into a bento, but it can be done with this three-tier metal bento box, which is an old fashioned lunch carrier from the sugar cane days!