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Vegetable Tempura Bento

Posted by on Mar 7, 2011 in Adult Bentos | 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!

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Hello Kitty Happy Girl’s Day Bento

Posted by on Mar 3, 2011 in Charaben | 16 comments

Happy Girl’s Day 2011! Hello Kitty is here in her little pink fish sausage kimono to wish all you girls out there a happy and fun day!

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Pink Panda Bento

Posted by on Mar 1, 2011 in 2011 Bentos, Bentos, Charaben, Fish | 14 comments

Two cute little pink panda girl onigiri smile up from a lunch made up of tuna patties and yummy little fruits! Girl’s Day (Hinamatsuri) is now only two days away!

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Girl’s Day Somen Cupcakes Bento

Posted by on Feb 28, 2011 in 2011 Bentos, Bentos, Blog, Charaben, Childrens Day, Kids, LOST Bentos, Salad | 16 comments

With Girl’s Day coming up this Thursday, I’ve got to start in on the pink and girly themed bentos. Hope you enjoy this first one with “somen cupcakes”.

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Review: Skip Hop’s Bento Mealtime Kit

Posted by on Feb 25, 2011 in Beef, Bento, Products, Reviews | 12 comments

Read my product review of Skip Hop’s Bento Mealtime Kit, a six-box bento set with an insulated lunch bag and ice pack. Find out if it’s worth buying!

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Killed by Cute: 450 of 2010’s Cutest Bentos

Posted by on Feb 23, 2011 in Editorial | Comments Off on Killed by Cute: 450 of 2010’s Cutest Bentos

Brace yourself for the ultimate overload in kawaii food with my compilation post of 450 of the cutest character bentos of 2010 made by amazing food artists. ^_^

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Taco Rice Bento (572)

Posted by on Feb 22, 2011 in Everyday Lunches | 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!

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Packing a Lasagna Bento

Posted by on Feb 17, 2011 in 2011 Bentos, Beef, Bento, How-To, Italian | 19 comments

Need some advice on how to pack lasagna neatly into your lunch? Read my tips on how you can pack this messy but delicious meal nicely and neatly!

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Review: Rilakkuma Instant Noodle Cooker

Posted by on Feb 16, 2011 in Products, Ramen, Reviews | 15 comments

Read my review of J-List’s Rilakkuma Microwave Instant Noodle Cooker as I try it out with my lifetime favorite brand of instant noodles, Sapporo Ichiban.

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Filet Mignon Bento

Posted by 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!

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