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Teriyaki Turkey Burger Bento

Posted by on Jun 27, 2011 in Bento, Bento Box, Food, life, Turkey | 6 comments

Laugh with me (or at me) as I try to figure out this “Bagel Bento Box” that his ridiculous illustrations and find out what else I’ve been up to this summer.

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Bento Hiatus & AllThingsforSale Winner

Posted by on Jun 14, 2011 in Baking, Contests, Food, Winners | 4 comments

Bento laziness has struck me as summer begins and my interest in fancy cake making continues to reach ridiculous proportions. Find out who won the bento giveaway!

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All Things for Sale Bento Giveaway

Posted by on May 24, 2011 in Contests, Details | 184 comments

Want some new cute bento tools for your lunches? Enter this giveaway sponsored by All Things for Sale and win one of two sets of their newest products!

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Happy Birthday Baby Girl!

Posted by on May 24, 2011 in Baking, Kids, life | 12 comments

My little girl is growing up so fast! She turned 7 last week and to celebrate we threw her a big party with friends, a water slide, and a big castle cake.

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Zojirushi Umami Rice Cooker Winner

Posted by on May 17, 2011 in Contests, Winners | 4 comments

Did you enter my giveaway for a new Zojirushi Umami Micom Rice Cooker? Today I draw the winner. Find out if you’re the lucky person to get this great cooker!

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Mochiko Chicken Bento from Honolulu Weekly

Posted by on May 13, 2011 in Bento, Features | 1 comment

See the bento that I made for the article that appears in this week’s edition of the Honolulu Weekly, which contains some delicious mochiko chicken and fresh veggies!

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Grilled Beef & Chowder Bento

Posted by on May 11, 2011 in Beef, Bento, Kids, life, Pork | 3 comments

The Pikko family suffers the loss of a pet at the hands of Max. Today’s bento is filled with leftover grilled beef and some comforting corn chowder on the side!

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How to Make Kamaboko Carp

Posted by on May 5, 2011 in 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!

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Coloring Peeled Eggs for Bento

Posted by on Apr 29, 2011 in Tutorials | 4 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!

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Review: Zojirushi Umami Rice Cooker Review, Part 3 and Giveaway!

Posted by on Apr 28, 2011 in Contests, Details, Products, Reviews | 278 comments

Read Part 3 of my review series on Zojirushi’s Umami Micom Rice Cooker/Warmer and find out how you can enter to win one of these for yourself!

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