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Crab Stuffed Ahi Rolls

Posted by on Sep 7, 2007 in 2007 Bentos, Blog, Everyday Lunches, Fish, Restaurants | 5 comments

You can tell I’m obsessed with bento when I go to Monarch Seafoods to get a plate lunch and then just bring it home to put it into a bento box, arranged nicely.

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New Box, No Bento

Posted by on Sep 7, 2007 in Bento Box | 0 comments

See the new bento box I got when Mr. Pikko told me I could go to Marukai while he was busy at work and read about one of my favorite take-out places to eat.

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Teri Hamburger Salad Bento (106)

Posted by on Sep 6, 2007 in 2007 Bentos, Beef, Bento Box, Blog, Charaben, Everyday Lunches, leftovers | 6 comments

A teriyaki hamburger patty is the topping for this salad, but what’s this? Why does it look so disgruntled?! Check out the cover of this pretty black bento box.

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Chickie Egg with Mochi Bento (105)

Posted by on Sep 5, 2007 in Bento | 1 comment

We ate yummy lasagna last night but I actually FORGOT to pack some for lunch....

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Cheeseburger Macaroni Bento

Posted by on Sep 4, 2007 in Beef, Bento, Kids | 1 comment

A trip to the zoo sounds like tons of fun, until you factor in sweltering heat and wildly impatient toddlers. Find out how to stretch a quick Betty Crocker meal even further.

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Hawaii vs. Northern Colorado Bento (103)

Posted by on Sep 3, 2007 in 2007 Bentos, Bento Box, Blog, Picnic, Pork | 3 comments

It’s game day and I’ve packed a picnic bento box for the family to take to the UH vs. Northern Colorado game. See what yummies are inside and learn about bachi.

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Furikake Wasabi Salmon Bento (102)

Posted by on Aug 31, 2007 in 2007 Bentos, Blog, Everyday Lunches, Fish | 4 comments

Check out the new green bento box I scored at Marukai for only $1.99 and see what yummy dish I put into it for lunch! Also, what has Colt Brennan done to his head?!?

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Pineapple Chicken w/ No Face Bento

Posted by on Aug 30, 2007 in 2007 Bentos, Blog, Charaben, Chicken, Just for Kids | 7 comments

It’s still Miyazaki week on Bento Challenge, so this time I do the notorious character No Face from his movie Spirited Away, which is still my favorite of all his movies.

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