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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. *sob* The one my MIL makes is the Stouffer’s Meat and...

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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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Bento #100!!!!!

Posted by on Aug 29, 2007 in Bento, Charaben, Sushi | 18 comments

Inspired by a Japanese bento site, I make my 100th bento to a cute ocean theme with hot dog crabs and octopi, carrot fish, kamaboko starfish, and even furikake sand!

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Soot Ball Onigiri Bento

Posted by on Aug 28, 2007 in Bento, Charaben, Kids, Vegetarian | 6 comments

Miyazaki’s Spirited Away inspires many bento makers to do those adorable soot balls in food form. Find out how I cut out the eyes and what I put in the middle of these!

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Spaghetti Bento and Drawing!

Posted by on Aug 24, 2007 in 2007 Bentos, Beef, Blog, Details, Everyday Lunches, Pasta | 0 comments

Sometimes a lazy bento is all you have time for, as was the case with this quick spaghetti bento I threw together. Enter my drawing for a cute Hello Kitty bento box!

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Zebra Bento and Countdown

Posted by on Aug 23, 2007 in 2007 Bentos, Blog, Charaben, Sandwich, Turkey | 5 comments

What does this cute little cheese zebra represent for this week’s bento challenge? Just what is this countdown? Find out if it’s to destruction or something yummy.

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