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Pork Shiso Rolls Bento

Posted by on Apr 10, 2011 in 2011 Bentos, Blog, Classic, Pork | 2 comments

Using the pork shiso rolls I made last week, I packed a bento for myself last Friday. Find out what the subject of my newest blog is.

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Tonkatsu Bento #4,524

Posted by on Apr 6, 2011 in 2011 Bentos, Blog, Everyday Lunches, Japanese, Kids, Pork | 8 comments

My umpteenth tonkatsu bento has three little onigiri and some fresh produce from our garden. Can you guess which of these things we grew ourselves?

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Faux Four-Leaf Clover Bento

Posted by on Mar 19, 2011 in 2011 Bentos, Blog, Chicken, Everyday Lunches | 10 comments

I packed some leftovers from one of Ming Tsai’s recipes from his new cookbook and you won’t believe how long the title of this dish is! I’ve included a radish four leaf clover!

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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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Red Hearts Bento

Posted by on Feb 14, 2011 in 2011 Bentos, Beef, Blog, Everyday Lunches, Love | 0 comments

With Baby Girl home sick with a fever today, there will be no Valentine’s Day bentos for us, but here’s one I made last week! Have a happy Valentine’s Day!

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Pink Hearts Bento

Posted by on Feb 10, 2011 in 2011 Bentos, Beef, Blog, Classic, Love | 10 comments

Valentine’s Day is just a few days away, so it’s time to get into the spirit of love with some cute pink heart onigiri in a small, but surprisingly filling bento.

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Pork Tofu Bento

Posted by on Feb 2, 2011 in 2011 Bentos, Blog, Everyday Lunches, leftovers, Pork | 12 comments

Pork tofu and rice comes out to be more points than you would expect in this simple and fast bento lunch with colorful pickles and fresh produce for some added color.

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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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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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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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