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Stuffed Eggplant Bento

Posted by on Jan 27, 2011 in Bento, leftovers, life, Shrimp | 9 comments

Today’s bento has leftover Stuffed Eggplant with Shrimp and Basil with some yummy Gen-ji-mai rice and fresh fruits for dessert. Find out why I hate chickens so much.

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Another Tonkatsu Bento

Posted by on Jan 26, 2011 in 2011 Bentos, Blog, Japanese, Pork | 12 comments

I had some tonkatsu leftover in the fridge (again), so without anything to cook for lunch this morning, I pack another bento with it. This one has a whopping 11 points!

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Kitty Cat Fettucine Bento

Posted by on Jan 25, 2011 in Charaben | 6 comments

It’s time to bust out some freezer food and have myself a yummy Chicken Alfredo with fettucine bento.

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Ikebana International Bento Demonstration

Posted by on Jan 23, 2011 in 2011 Bentos, Blog, Charaben, Classic, Fish, Japanese, Just for Kids, Pork | 12 comments

After eating a delicious bento lunch from Natsunoya Tea House, I did a bento demonstration for the nice ladies of International Ikebana Honolulu Chapter 56.

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Devoid of Inspiration Bento

Posted by on Jan 21, 2011 in Bento, Kids, life, Pork | 19 comments

After unfortunately falling asleep early with the kids, I woke up with a blank bento brain and ended up just making a lunch without any real center attraction.

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Hawaiian Chicken Salad Bento

Posted by on Jan 20, 2011 in Bento, Chicken, Salad | 0 comments

After doing a review on some Creamy Sesame salad dressing, I packed a salad for a healthy 5 point bento for today. Find out where you can get some!

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Teriyaki Beef Bento

Posted by on Jan 19, 2011 in 2011 Bentos, Beef, Blog, Everyday Lunches | 13 comments

After celebrating our 8th anniversary at Ruth’s Chris, I manage to stay on track. Today’s bento uses some leftover beef and fresh fruits and veggies.

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Soba Bento

Posted by on Jan 18, 2011 in Bento, Japanese, Vegetarian | 9 comments

With dinner plans tonight for Ruth’s Chris, I’ve got to eat conservative today and go with a lot of power foods to fill me up! See an old picture of me from 1987.

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Tiny Mandragora Bento

Posted by on Jan 17, 2011 in Bento, Charaben, Features, FFXI, Fish | 17 comments

With some quail eggs sitting in the fridge, I come up with an FFXI-themed way to get rid of them. Watch out or they’ll Dream Flower you while you eat!

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Mahimahi Bento

Posted by on Jan 14, 2011 in Everyday Lunches | 23 comments

I’ve fried up some mahimahi with just a bit of salt and pepper for seasoning for today’s 10 point bento.

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