Oyako Donburi Bentos
When we need to go to a late softball game, I decide to pack me and the kids some bento lunches.
Read MoreBeef Broccoli & Tofu Bento
Grandma J made TWO dishes for dinner and so we had beef broccoli and her delicious mapo tofu on the side. I made a nice lunch out of leftovers from both of them!
Read MoreTeriyaki Chicken Bento
After Buddy decides to not wake me up one morning, I learn a hard lesson in playing with new kitchen tools while pressed for time!
Read MoreSalad Kit Bento
When the kids eat up all the fish I was going to pack, I decide to make a salad kit, which has a ready-to-assemble salad and a whole tier of fruit salad as well.
Read MoreChildren’s Day Bentos!
It’s Children’s Day! Time to make two little bentos for my kids to help them celebrate the occasion. Each gets some of their favorite foods.
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Tonkatsu Bento
Turns out Price Busters has bento boxes if you search through every aisle long enough! I picked up two Hello Kitty ones!
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Miso Pork Bento with Soba
This healthy looking lunch is full of some delightfully charred miso pork.
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Teriyaki Beef Bento
Wanting to avoid packing rice, I stick with a lot of veggies including cucumber kim chee, tsukemono, grape tomatoes, and fishcake.
Read MoreMeat Loaf Garden Bento
Turn your boring meat loaf leftovers into a pretty garden bento by using green beans as blades of grass with carrot flowers!
Read MoreMiso Pork Salad Bento
After the hefty food of our zoo picnic bento, I make a healthy salad topped with sliced miso pork and some gorgeous avocado slices.
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