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2010 Halloween Wrap-Up

Posted by on Nov 3, 2010 in Baking, Halloween, Spam | 7 comments

My Halloween 2010 wrap-up with jack-o-lantern spam musubis, a bucket of trouble over some yummy but frustrating gourmet caramel apples, and pumpkin carvings.

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RUN AWAY! RUN AWAY!!

Posted by on Oct 27, 2010 in Halloween | 8 comments

What in the world could I have made that makes me just flat out not want to eat the Halloween bento I put together?

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Vampire Bat Sandwich (529)

Posted by on Oct 26, 2010 in Charaben | 5 comments

A cheesy black vampire bat sits on top of my ham sandwich today and is joined by Mr. & Mrs. Persimmon-o-Lantern.

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Eyeball Bento

Posted by on Oct 25, 2010 in Halloween | 5 comments

With gusty winds and two pumpkin-crazed kids, we brought home a hefty load of pumpkins. See my gross eyeball bento, inspired by an Indy movie!

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Salmon and Tempura Bento

Posted by on Oct 19, 2010 in Bento, Fish, Japanese, Kids, leftovers, Shrimp | 4 comments

See a super fast traditional-looking bento lunch made in just three minutes using leftover salmon and leftover shrimp and vegetable tempura! Yum!!!

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Basil Daisies Spaghetti Bento

Posted by on Oct 15, 2010 in Beef, Bento, Italian, Kids, leftovers, Pasta, Recipes | 11 comments

See a quick addition to spaghetti in the form of cheese to make my lunch a little bit more cheerful with minimal effort. Also, a recipe for fresh garlic bread.

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Teriyaki Chicken Bento (525)

Posted by on Oct 12, 2010 in Bento, Chicken, Japanese, Kids, leftovers | 4 comments

Teriyaki chicken is the main part of this four part bento lunch, but ahi poke and some delicious ume on rice also make up the other yummy portions!

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Oh Baby Expo Bento Demonstration

Posted by on Oct 9, 2010 in 2010 Bentos, Animals, Blog, Charaben, Just for Kids, Sandwich, Yum-Yum Bento Box | 3 comments

See the two easy sandwich bentos I’ll be demonstrating at the Oh Baby! Family Expo today at 12:30 PM at the Blaisdell Exhibition Hall for Yum-Yum Bento Box!

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Mochiko Chicken Bentos

Posted by on Sep 29, 2010 in 2010 Bentos, Blog, Chicken, Everyday Lunches, Just for Kids, leftovers, Yum-Yum Bento Box | 10 comments

See two mochiko chicken bentos that I made really quickly in the morning for me and Baby Girl, using fresh fruits and veggies for a nice, quick pop of color.

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Chicken Strips Bento

Posted by on Sep 22, 2010 in Bento, Chicken | 10 comments

See a simple chicken strips bento that Baby Girl took to school on a yucky school lunch day and then see the really cool gift that I received for my kitchen!

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