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Beef Pasta Bento (235)

Posted by on Jun 30, 2008 in Beef, Bento | 8 comments

The highlight of my weekend was meeting UFC Lightweight Champion BJ Penn at Ala Moana! Leftover Hamburger Helper makes it into a bento with carrot flowers!

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Happy Easter!

Posted by on Mar 23, 2008 in Garden, Kids, Salad | 4 comments

I had a rather hectic weekend with a lot of things to do ahead of time for Easter. Add in the fact that my two little devils very...

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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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Shoyu Chicken Bento (150)

Posted by on Nov 27, 2007 in Bento, Chicken | 2 comments

Leftover shoyu chicken fills just one part of this three tier bento. Just how small is this box and how much food can you cram into it? Also, find out the fate of my tomato plants!

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Chicken Parmigiana Bento

Posted by on Sep 13, 2007 in Bento, Bento Box, Chicken, Garden, Kids | 4 comments

Chicken parmigiana in a bento?!? See how I packed it and get a look at the box it’s packed in, then see some updated images of the cute tomatoes in my garden!

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Chickie Egg with Mochi Bento (105)

Posted by on Sep 5, 2007 in Bento | 1 comment

We ate yummy lasagna last night but I actually FORGOT to pack some for lunch. *sob* The one my MIL makes is the Stouffer’s Meat and...

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Cheeseburger Macaroni Bento

Posted by on Sep 4, 2007 in Beef, Bento, Kids | 1 comment

A trip to the zoo sounds like tons of fun, until you factor in sweltering heat and wildly impatient toddlers. Find out how to stretch a quick Betty Crocker meal even further.

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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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Shrimp & Avocado Salad Bento

Posted by on Aug 13, 2007 in Bento, Shrimp | 3 comments

As I mentioned last week, we took a trip to Kona this weekend. It broke the wallet to be sure, but was definitely worth it to take a...

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Kim Chee Crab Sandwich Bento

Posted by on Aug 6, 2007 in Bento, Sandwich | 4 comments

I put kim chee crab salads into so many bentos that I needed a change. What better way to mix things up than to turn a delicious crab dish into a tasty sandwich!

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