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The Untimely Demise of Charaben

Posted by on Jan 27, 2010 in Bento, Charaben, Vegetarian | 25 comments

What happens after the bento photos are taken and the cute creatures we create have to be eaten? Do they smile all the way to your mouth or scream in terror as they meet the end?

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Korrigan Bento (287)

Posted by on Jan 12, 2009 in Bento, Charaben, Chicken | 12 comments

As you guys can probably see, I’ve done some work on the site! I finally got my new banner to work in both Firefox and the...

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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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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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The Road to 200

Posted by on Mar 28, 2008 in 2008 Bentos, Bento, Blog, Charaben, Picnic | 21 comments

Alrighty, it is now 1:52 AM on Friday and I am obviously tired out of my mind and starving to boot. However, I brushed my teeth to ensure...

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Teriyaki Beef Bento (184)

Posted by on Feb 19, 2008 in Beef, Bento | 4 comments

I made teri beef for dinner on Sunday so that’s what I’m having for lunch today. I made spaghetti last night but decided I...

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Chicken Tofu (143)

Posted by on Nov 2, 2007 in Bento, Chicken | 3 comments

The highlight of my day came this morning. I was just about to lie back and fall asleep on the way in to work when Kanoa Leahey (we listen...

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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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3 Bento Day & Store

Posted by on Aug 17, 2007 in Bento, Sushi | 9 comments

Today is Admissions Day, the day that Hawaii became the 50th state. It’s also check-ins at UH Manoa which means that starting...

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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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