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Football Bento Part II

Posted by on Jan 26, 2010 in Beef, Bento, Sports | 10 comments

Another day closer to Superbowl and I’ve done another football bento, this time with a soboro bento. Find out what’s underneath the “astroturf” and how I colored it.

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Football Bento (437)

Posted by on Jan 25, 2010 in Bento, Pork, Sports | 16 comments

With Superbowl XLIV just around the corner, it’s time to make some football bentos! If you pack lunch for a football fan, try these football shaped onigiri with cheese laces.

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A Bento to Scream For and Fundraiser Winners

Posted by on Jan 22, 2010 in Bento, Charaben, Winners | 45 comments

Ice cream in a bento?! Don’t worry, it’s not what you think. See a charaben to scream for and find out who our lucky winners are for the Haiti Fundraiser/Bento Giveaway!

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Tulip Trio Bento (435)

Posted by on Jan 21, 2010 in 2010 Bentos, Blog, Charaben, Garden, Turkey | 23 comments

Three pink tulip flowers smile side by side on a bed of scrambled eggs. The Haiti Fundraiser comes to an end and read an update about Yum-Yum Bento Box!

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KITV Charaben

Posted by on Jan 19, 2010 in 2010 Bentos, Animals, Blog, Charaben, Garden, Turkey, Vegetarian | 18 comments

Take a look at two charaben that I made for my brief appearance with Susan Yuen on KITV News This Morning to help promote the Haiti Fundraiser/Bento Giveaway!

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Somen Bird’s Nest Bento (432)

Posted by on Jan 15, 2010 in 2010 Bentos, Animals, Blog, Charaben, Japanese, Recipes, Vegetarian | 26 comments

A somen salad recipe of my mother’s gets a cute remodeling with a chick sitting in a nest surrounded by flowers. See the first photos taken with my spiffy new lens!

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Tonkatsu Bento and Haiti Fundraiser

Posted by on Jan 14, 2010 in 2010 Bentos, Blog, Details, Everyday Lunches, Pork | 47 comments

Susan Yuen of Hawaii’s Bento Box Cookbook and Adventures in Bentomaking team up to help raise funds for the American Red Cross’ efforts to provide aid in Haiti!

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M.I.P. Mochi

Posted by on Jan 13, 2010 in 2010 Bentos, Animals, Beef, Blog, Charaben | 38 comments

This bento is dedicated to my old cat, Mochi, who I found out yesterday, was put to sleep. Take a look at some pictures of my pretty white whale… er, cat and see what’s inside.

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Smoked Salmon Bento (429)

Posted by on Jan 12, 2010 in Bento, Fish | 15 comments

Smoked salmon makes a fast main dish for this healthy and fresh lunch filled with fruits and veggies. What’s the terrible secret ingredient in the little mini carrot salad?

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Whale Friends Bento (427)

Posted by on Jan 8, 2010 in Bento, Food, Recipes, Turkey | 35 comments

Think wraps make for boring bento fodder? Think again! Add some cute to your lunch with two simple cheese whales. Recipe for smoked turkey included!

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