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Zoo Bento (183)

Posted by on Feb 18, 2008 in Bento, Picnic | 4 comments

Today was a rather exhausting day. It was President’s Day and since I work for the state, of course we get the day off. At least, I...

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Gyoza Bento (175)

Posted by on Feb 4, 2008 in Bento, Pork | 3 comments

Today feels like a spaghetti plate lunch day, so I pack just a small bento with some gyoza and rice to tide me over until lunch. Find out how The Mog House went.

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Teriyaki Wasabi Salmon Bento (174)

Posted by on Feb 1, 2008 in Bento, Fish, Recipes | 2 comments

Last night was the season premiere of LOST and I have to admit that I was very happy with what I saw. Last season was such a drag to watch...

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Last Legs Bento

Posted by on Jan 15, 2008 in Bento, Fish, Kids | 5 comments

With a ton of food about to expire, I have to figure out a way to use everything while not sacrificing taste in my bento. Hear about what Buddy did with the carrot I gave him.

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Meatball Bento (157)

Posted by on Dec 13, 2007 in Bento, Chicken, Kids | 2 comments

Buying meatballs from Costco means using the same food in a bento every which way you can think of. Read about what Baby Girl did at the preschool Christmas pageant!

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Shoyu Chicken Bento (146)

Posted by on Nov 8, 2007 in Bento, Chicken | 0 comments

Shoyu chicken on furikake rice isn’t really new, but since Mr. Pikko helped pack this one, that makes it extra special! Read about the debut of my FFXI radio show!

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Furikake Salmon Salad (130)

Posted by on Oct 12, 2007 in Bento, Fish | 8 comments

My daughter’s bento box was the first one I ever used and it’s so deep that it’s great for salad bentos. See my really odd salmon salad bento and see what’s in it.

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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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Sunday Bento & Obon

Posted by on Aug 19, 2007 in Bento, Kids, Pork | 0 comments

Bento are supposed to be for being on the go, but I made this one for the kids to eat at home just for fun. See the crab hot dogs and tulip hot dogs I made for them!

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Spare Ribs Bento

Posted by on Aug 16, 2007 in Bento, Pork | 1 comment

This stuff stinks like crazy while cooking, but it’s all worth it in the end. Read about Grandma J’s tender, tasty spare ribs and see how I arranged it for my lunch!

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