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Korean BBQ Chicken Bento

Posted by on Jan 14, 2013 in 2013 Bentos, Blog, Chicken, Classic, Korean, leftovers | 2 comments

Yummy Korean barbeque chicken leftovers from Kim Chee make a delicious lunch the next day!

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Filet Mignon Bento

Posted by on Feb 15, 2011 in Beef, Bento, Kids, leftovers | 11 comments

With some extra delicious leftovers from my Valentine’s Day dinner, I pack the most decadent bento I’ve ever made in the last four years! Om nom nom!

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Hamburger Stew Bento

Posted by on Feb 3, 2011 in Beef, Bento, leftovers | 6 comments

I have leftover hamburger stew from last night, so I’ve packed it with some brown rice and some light and fresh sides. Surprisingly low points!

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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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Hello Kitty Lasagna Bento

Posted by on Jan 31, 2011 in 2011 Bentos, Beef, Bento, Charaben, Italian, leftovers, Pasta, Sanrio | 11 comments

With a piece of my favorite frozen lasagna left in the fridge, it’s time to enjoy it for lunch, topped with some cute Hello Kitty cheese faces painted with red bows!

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Review: Happy Tiffin Bento Box

Posted by on Jan 28, 2011 in Beef, Bento, Blog News, leftovers, Products, Reviews | 12 comments

Happy Tiffin sent me two of their stainless steel bento boxes to review. See what I think of their Oval Office bento box and see what I had for lunch today.

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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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Oyako Donbunny Bento (546)

Posted by on Jan 13, 2011 in Bento, Charaben, Chicken, Japanese, leftovers | 17 comments

I do so love a good pun, so instead of Oyako Donburi, I have some… Oyako Donbunny! Hahaha! Having used chicken thighs, this one is big in points.

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Tomato Basil Penne Bento

Posted by on Jan 10, 2011 in Bento, Italian, leftovers, Vegetarian | 13 comments

My sister-in-law gave me a great simple recipe to use up our excess grape tomatoes and it makes for a very fast, tasty, and easy bento lunch as well!

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Frosty Burger Bento (539)

Posted by on Dec 10, 2010 in Beef, Bento, Charaben, Christmas, Kids, leftovers | 10 comments

Today I’m having a leftover burger and Frosty the Snowman has come along for the ride! See the strange new bagel bento box I’m using today!

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