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Pork Tofu Bento (202)

Posted by on Apr 7, 2008 in 2008 Bentos, Blog, Everyday Lunches, Garden, Pork | 1 comment

Grandma J makes a really good non-spicy Mapo Tofu and I use this recipe as a substitute for when I want some.

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Meat Loaf Bento (201)

Posted by on Apr 4, 2008 in Beef, Bento | 7 comments

See my toddler style meat loaf bento with loads of colorful pickled vegetables and carrot flowers. Take a look at all the food we ate at our monthly potluck. Yum yum!

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The Road to 200

Posted by on Mar 28, 2008 in 2008 Bentos, Bento, Blog, Charaben, Picnic | 21 comments

Alrighty, it is now 1:52 AM on Friday and I am obviously tired out of my mind and starving to boot. However, I brushed my teeth to ensure...

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Teri Hamburger Patty Bento (199)

Posted by on Mar 25, 2008 in 2008 Bentos, Beef, Blog, Everyday Lunches | 4 comments

Here’s a simple teriyaki hamburger patty bento with healthy veggies.

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Chicken & Egg Salad Sandwich (198)

Posted by on Mar 24, 2008 in Bento, Chicken, Sandwich | 5 comments

Today I’m having a chicken and egg salad sandwich. With Easter, was there ever any doubt that I’d be having this for lunch...

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Jang Su Leftovers Bento (197)

Posted by on Mar 20, 2008 in 2008 Bentos, Blog, Chicken, Everyday Lunches, Korean, leftovers | 4 comments

We ate food from Jang Su BBQ last night. This place is at Waimalu Shopping Center and though Kim Chee still has my favorite food, Jang Su’s food is pretty good.

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Gyoza & Onigiri Bento (196)

Posted by on Mar 19, 2008 in 2008 Bentos, Blog, Everyday Lunches, Pork | 6 comments

With the economy getting worse and worse, cheap bentos are going to be really useful, just like this gyoza and onigiri bento. Ajinomoto brand pork gyoza are my favorite!

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Miso Pork Bento (195)

Posted by on Mar 18, 2008 in 2008 Bentos, Blog, Everyday Lunches, Japanese, Pork | 6 comments

Here’s a leftover miso pork bento with healthy rice!

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Crab and Avocado Sandwich Bento (194)

Posted by on Mar 12, 2008 in Bento, Recipes, Salad, Sandwich | 5 comments

What can you do to make a crab salad sandwich when you can’t eat mayonnaise? Also, what exactly is “Healthy Rice” and how do you make it? Find the recipe here!

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Stuffed Aburaage Bento (192)

Posted by on Mar 6, 2008 in 2008 Bentos, Blog, Everyday Lunches, Pork | 1 comment

Grandma J stuffs triangles of aburaage with pork to make this dish and they turn out looking basically like cone sushi but with pork in it instead of rice.

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