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Pot Roast Bento (156)

Posted by on Dec 11, 2007 in Everyday Lunches | 0 comments

Pot roast always presents a bit of a challenge in a bento, find out what I did to distract from the poopy brown colors.

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Beef Broccoli & Party Leftovers (154 & 155)

Posted by on Dec 10, 2007 in Everyday Lunches | 1 comment

See two bentos made from leftovers, one from a party with food catered by Tanioka’s.

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Leftover Panda (153)

Posted by on Dec 6, 2007 in Chinese | 5 comments

No, I did not find, kill, cook, and eat a panda bear. Yesterday was radio day...

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SUGAR BOWL

Posted by on Dec 3, 2007 in Bento, Chinese, Pork | 2 comments

See a photo of me and Baby Girl at the Hawaii vs Washington football game with our game faces on! Read about the bento I made with my favorite char siu!

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Game Day!!

Posted by on Dec 1, 2007 in Kids | 0 comments

See a video of Buddy getting psyched up for the UH vs Washington football game!! He’s got the team spirit and his own UH football. He’s ready to go! GO BOW!

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Christmas Tree Sandwich Kit Bento (151)

Posted by on Nov 29, 2007 in Christmas | 4 comments

Wild, screaming children make for a hectic morning, but a Christmas-themed sandwich bento helps to soothe the nerves.

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The Peas May Be Doffed

Posted by on Nov 28, 2007 in Kids | 4 comments

Mr. Pikko and I have come to the conclusion that our daughter is either going...

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Shoyu Chicken Bento (150)

Posted by on Nov 27, 2007 in Bento, Chicken | 2 comments

Leftover shoyu chicken fills just one part of this three tier bento. Just how small is this box and how much food can you cram into it? Also, find out the fate of my tomato plants!

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