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Spare Ribs Bento

Posted by on Aug 16, 2007 in Bento, Pork | 1 comment

This stuff stinks like crazy while cooking, but it’s all worth it in the end. Read about Grandma J’s tender, tasty spare ribs and see how I arranged it for my lunch!

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Oven Baked Chicken Bento

Posted by on Aug 15, 2007 in 2007 Bentos, Blog, Chicken, Everyday Lunches | 3 comments

Kewpie mayo is a specially flavored mayonnaise that tastes great on top of oven baked chicken! Watch a video from a hip bon dance in the mountains of Kona.

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Leftover Chinese Bento

Posted by on Aug 14, 2007 in 2007 Bentos, Beef, Blog, Chicken, Chinese, Everyday Lunches, leftovers | 3 comments

Take a look at what is quite possibly the ugliest bento I have ever made. Hopefully it remains that way and I never have to have another like this to haunt me.

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Shrimp & Avocado Salad Bento

Posted by on Aug 13, 2007 in Bento, Shrimp | 3 comments

As I mentioned last week, we took a trip to Kona this weekend. It broke the wallet to be sure, but was definitely worth it to take a...

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Shoyu Chicken Wings Bento

Posted by on Aug 10, 2007 in 2007 Bentos, Blog, Chicken, Everyday Lunches, leftovers | 2 comments

Shoyu chicken wings take up a whopping three points each piece! What goes into the rest of this bento to help offset things? How did Baby Girl do on her first day of preschool??

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Tamagoyaki Attempt #3

Posted by on Aug 9, 2007 in 2007 Bentos, Beef, Blog, Everyday Lunches, hilo | 3 comments

With lots of egg failure behind me, I give a third try to tamagoyaki. Will I succeed this time? Plus, hear about the goodies I’m going to get to eat from Y’s Lunch Shop in Hilo!

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Mapo Tofu with Beef Broccoli Bento

Posted by on Aug 8, 2007 in 2007 Bentos, Beef, Blog, Chinese, Everyday Lunches, leftovers | 2 comments

With three kinds of leftovers, I’ve got a yummy bento filled with mapo tofu, beef broccoli, and yakisoba. Can you spot the two little bears I put in for cute factor?

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Sun, Moon, & Stars Bento

Posted by on Aug 7, 2007 in 2007 Bentos, Blog, Everyday Lunches, Pork | 6 comments

My entry for the Bento Challenge’s Space theme this week is a Sun, Moon, & Stars bento. Find out what’s inside this colorful bento that only cost me 2 points!

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Kim Chee Crab Sandwich Bento

Posted by on Aug 6, 2007 in Bento, Sandwich | 4 comments

I put kim chee crab salads into so many bentos that I needed a change. What better way to mix things up than to turn a delicious crab dish into a tasty sandwich!

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Gyoza & Onigiri Bento

Posted by on Aug 3, 2007 in 2007 Bentos, Blog, Everyday Lunches, Pork | 2 comments

Ajinomoto brand pork gyoza is my favorite frozen gyoza brand, especially since it’s fried with water instead of oil! See what else is in this bento that came out to 5 points!

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