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Spare Ribs Bento (125)

Posted by on Oct 5, 2007 in Bento, Pork | 0 comments

My mother-in-law’s spare ribs are my favorite dish of hers, so against my better judgment, I took a ton of it for this bento and could barely fit the cover on top!

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Fried Ahi Poke Don? (123)

Posted by on Oct 3, 2007 in Bento, Fish | 0 comments

This morning I tried an experiment. Having fallen asleep early AGAIN, I had to wing it and decided to fry the poke I had sitting in the...

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Mochiko Chicken (114)

Posted by on Sep 19, 2007 in Chicken | 3 comments

As I mentioned yesterday, I had Mochiko Chicken marinating. I’m going crazy with too much to do, so I’m going to keep...

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Oyako Donburi Bento (111)

Posted by on Sep 14, 2007 in Bento, Bento Box, Chicken, Recipes | 3 comments

Oyako donburi has always been a favorite dish in our household. Get the recipe for my mom’s version of this easy to make chicken dish that’s best served over rice.

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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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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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Tonkatsu w/ Chicken Salad Bento

Posted by on Aug 1, 2007 in Bento, Bento Box, Pork | 2 comments

Check out this yummy tonkatsu bento chock full of fresh, healthy veggies and hear about my latest shopping trip to the Marukai 99 Cent Store and to Marukai Marketplace!

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Pot Roast Pork Bento

Posted by on Jul 27, 2007 in Bento, Pork | 2 comments

Leftover pot roast pork snugs in next three healthy portions of rice, veggies, and fish in a bento. Find out what’s in the bottom layer and what’s so funny about it.

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Grilled Asian Chicken Stir-fry

Posted by on Jul 23, 2007 in Bento, Chicken | 0 comments

Last night I decided to try to make it up to my family for ignoring them for basically 16 hours while I plowed through Harry Potter and...

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Mapo Tofu Bento

Posted by on Jun 26, 2007 in Bento, Pork | 2 comments

My ultimate mother-in-law (she’d kick your MIL’s ass in a cooking contest for sure) made us beef broccoli and her version of...

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