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Meat Jun & Chicken Bento

Posted by on May 30, 2012 in Adult Bentos | 2 comments

Using Korean leftovers from Kim Chee 2, I pack a two tier slim bento for lunch.

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Lasagna Bento for Buddy

Posted by on Apr 28, 2012 in Italian, Just for Kids | 0 comments

Here’s a quick lasagna bento for Buddy with veggie sides and a quick checkered apple.

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Korean BBQ Leftovers Bento

Posted by on Apr 25, 2012 in Everyday Lunches | 1 comment

Yummy Korean veggie sides make this lunch healthy, yet really delicious!

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Simple Ham Sammie Bento

Posted by on Apr 4, 2012 in Bentos | 4 comments

A quick ham and cheese sandwich makes for a nice, light sandwich bento with home grown veggies!

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Take Your Picnic Tiffin from ModCloth

Posted by on Jan 13, 2012 in Bento Boxes, Blog, Shopping | 0 comments

Today’s shopping highlight is a bento box sold by ModCloth, a two tier insulated tiffin that comes in red or green.

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Teriyaki Meatballs Bento

Posted by on Jan 10, 2012 in 2012 Bentos, Beef, Blog, Everyday Lunches | 3 comments

Teriyaki meatballs and rice sprinkled with yukari fill this cute froggie bento box with a yummy lunch.

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Okinawan Sweet Pork Bento, Take 2!

Posted by on Jan 7, 2012 in 2012 Bentos, Blog, Classic, Recipes | 8 comments

I try the Okinawan style pork recipe again, adapting it for bento. This recipe is for a full dinner entree, I wouldn’t make this just for bentos!

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Red Picnic-Style Sakura Bento Box

Posted by on Jan 6, 2012 in Bento Boxes, Shopping | 0 comments

J-Box now carries a red version of one of my favorite bento boxes: their three tier picnic style bento box with a handy carrier!

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