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Stuffed Eggplant Bento

Posted by on Jan 27, 2011 in Bento, leftovers, life, Shrimp | 9 comments

Today’s bento has leftover Stuffed Eggplant with Shrimp and Basil with some yummy Gen-ji-mai rice and fresh fruits for dessert. Find out why I hate chickens so much.

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Salmon and Tempura Bento

Posted by on Oct 19, 2010 in Bento, Fish, Japanese, Kids, leftovers, Shrimp | 4 comments

See a super fast traditional-looking bento lunch made in just three minutes using leftover salmon and leftover shrimp and vegetable tempura! Yum!!!

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Shamrock Bento

Posted by on Mar 17, 2010 in Bento, St. Patrick's Day, Vegetarian | 15 comments

It’s St. Patrick’s Day and therefore it’s time to celebrate with a green bento! Read how I made these simple green shamrocks out of cheese and food coloring!

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Review: Kikkoman Ponzu Lime

Posted by on Feb 6, 2010 in Foodbuzz, Products | 6 comments

Foodbuzz’s Tastemaker Program sent out complimentary bottles of their new Ponzu Lime Citrus Seasoned Dressing & Sauce. Find out what I think about it.

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Pink Hearts Bento (445)

Posted by on Feb 4, 2010 in Bento, Bento Box, Charaben, Love, Recipes, Vegetarian | 20 comments

See my first love themed bento of the season with a pink heart onigiri bento. Check out the new look of Adventures in Bentomaking and find out what exactly Pikko’s Docubentory is.

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Cinnamoroll Bento and Garden Update!

Posted by on Jun 15, 2009 in Bento, Fish, Garden | 11 comments

We had a busy, busy weekend that started off with a family potluck at my aunty’s house. It was the first time almost all the second...

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Grandma Moo Fried Rice Bento (253)

Posted by on Sep 15, 2008 in Bento, Chicken | 5 comments

With so many Grandmas running around, my maternal grandma needed a new name. Read about the fried rice she used to make for me and why I love it so much.

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Veggie Bento (246)

Posted by on Aug 6, 2008 in Vegetarian | 3 comments

I’ve decided that I don’t need to return to Buca di Beppo anytime soon. After eating at their restaurant and then consuming...

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Visit to Square Enix

Posted by on Jul 29, 2008 in Chicken, Vegetarian | 3 comments

Alrighty so someone finally commented asking if I’m on vacation so I figured I better quit the silence bit and get off my butt and...

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Curry (227) & Bento Contest!

Posted by on Jun 12, 2008 in Beef, onigiri, Restaurants | 8 comments

On Tuesday we decided to eat dinner from Curry House or Coco Ichibanya. I am a really big fan of Japanese curry and I really had no idea...

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