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Spare Ribs & Leftover Panda

Posted by on May 29, 2008 in Bento, Chinese, leftovers, Pork | 0 comments

My apologies for the long delay in returning to the daily routine of bentos, but I had a really great time on the Big Island for the...

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Tonkatsu Bento (216)

Posted by on May 22, 2008 in Bento, Pork | 5 comments

At first glance, this bento doesn’t look very special, but it just so happens to be one that Buddy helped me put together. See what’s packed inside this collaborative effort!

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Legalized Tomatoes

Posted by on May 16, 2008 in Baking, Garden | 11 comments

Mr. Pikko has done something to my wild tomato plant in the yard, but what is it and what does it mean?? And just what exactly is the Brownie of Doom and why is it called that?

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Pork Hash Bento (210)

Posted by on May 7, 2008 in Bento, Kids, Pork | 3 comments

Grandma J’s pork hash patties are great bento food, especially when combined with some yummy sushi rice brought home from the office! See what else is inside this lunch.

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Happy Boy’s Day!

Posted by on May 5, 2008 in Fish | 2 comments

I am finally back at work today. That “cold from hell” turned out to be the flu. I was out for a whole week and it really...

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Tonkatsu (204)

Posted by on Apr 9, 2008 in Bento, Chicken, Kids, Pork | 5 comments

I type this with blurry eyes. Buddy woke up at 4:15 AM, asking for “chicken and rice” since he didn’t eat much dinner...

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Crab and Avocado Sandwich Bento (194)

Posted by on Mar 12, 2008 in Bento, Recipes, Salad, Sandwich | 5 comments

What can you do to make a crab salad sandwich when you can’t eat mayonnaise? Also, what exactly is “Healthy Rice” and how do you make it? Find the recipe here!

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Shrimp & Asparagus Pasta (188)

Posted by on Feb 28, 2008 in Bento, Pasta, Shrimp | 2 comments

This past weekend Baby Girl won two passes to an advance screening of Penelope. Since it was enough for 4 people, we made a Girl’s...

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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 Lettuce Wraps Bento (178)

Posted by on Feb 11, 2008 in Bento, Chicken, Garden | 5 comments

Costco chicken takes new life in my chicken lettuce wraps with fresh fruits and veggies. Find out what odd things I found in my garden while cleaning up my tomato plants!

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