Author Archives: eclecticlamb

I made this turtle themed meal for my Mom at her Lake House. She enjoyed it especially the little turtle tortilla chips. We decided that we would not make the Blueberry salad again. It was not special enough. Container: EasyLunchBoxes Left … Continue reading →

I made this snack meal for Elizabeth. I enjoy making cute food for her. It is usually the same food but I find different ways to present it. Today we have frogs. Container: EasyLunchBoxes Left Side:  Frogs – tortilla chips cut with … Continue reading →

Tomorrow is the coronation of King Charles III. I like to celebrate moments in time with cute food, so I decided to create this coronation themed meal. I had many crowns in my collection but not the right shape for … Continue reading →

I made this bento lunch for my Mom. Over the years I have made a lot of cute food for her but she was especially delighted with this one. Maybe it will make one of my top 10 bento for … Continue reading →

I made this for lunch when my parents were visiting. We all ate it but I put this portion in the cloud boxes. If you make if for a packed lunch, I recommend packing the pesto dressing for the zucchini … Continue reading →

I made this simple lunch for myself. The watering can is yellow to represent my favorite Copper color watering can. Container: EasyLunchBoxes Left Side: Watering Can – Nishiki rice shaped in a cookie cutter with plastic wrap, yellow food coloring, roasted asparagus … Continue reading →

I made this meal for my Mom. She enjoyed it and reminisced about her travels to Amsterdam. Container: Book Bento Box Contents: Windmill – cut flour tortilla with a cookie cutter, place on cookie sheet with parchment, put small aluminum foil ball … Continue reading →

I made this meal for my Dad. My 20 year old niece was helpful and provided most of the menu ideas. Container: EasyLunchBoxes Left Side: Chick Peep – Polenta cut with a cookie cutter, Eye – dried blueberry, zucchini noodle nest Top … Continue reading →

I made this simple meal for myself. Container: EasyLunchBoxes Left Side: Basket – Tortilla chip – cut flour tortilla with cookie cutter, brush with olive oil, sprinkled with salt – bake in 375 over for about 10 minutes, Easter Eggs – carrot, … Continue reading →

I made this meal for myself since I am often looking for new ways to depict shamrocks and flags in food. Container: EasyLunchBoxes Left Side: Shamrock – Polenta cut with a cookie cutter, cream cheese, spinach, roasted broccoli Top Right: Cucumber, hummus Bottom … Continue reading →

I made this Astronaut as a guest post for another blog in 2016. The host site no longer exists so I am now publishing the details here. Container: EasyLunchBoxes Left Side: Astronaut – Wheat bread (cut with a cookie cutter) peanut butter … Continue reading →

My 20 year old niece and I made this hippo meal. I made and cut the pizza dough, she did the rest. Container: U Konserve Contents: Large Hippo – pizza dough cut with a cookie cutter, mozzarella cheese, Small Hippos, pizza dough, … Continue reading →

I made this fun and simple lunch for myself. Container: EasyLunchBoxes Left Side: Sheep – cheddar cheese (cut with a cookie cutter), food marker detail, cheese tortellini with Italian dressing, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, black olive Top Right: Utz White Cheddar Cheese Balls Bottom … Continue reading →

My 20 year old niece and I made this meal. Glass Container with Lid Caterpillars: Rainbow carrots cut with a cookie cutter Leaf: Fougasse bread Dirt: Nutella

Last weekend, my 24 year old niece came over for lunch and a visit. It was delightful to catch up and give her a tour of my house. Container: EasyLunchBoxes Left Side: Elephants – Bell pepper and cucumber cut with a cookie … Continue reading →

I know that this does not look like Abe Lincoln. My Dad ate this and had no idea what the theme was supposed to be. But, I provided fun nourishment to my family and that is what really matters. Container: EasyLunchBoxes … Continue reading →

I made this meal for my Mom. I don’t have a lot of success depicting cupid out of food. I don’t consider this a success but I think it is okay for a cupid. They are odd looking. Here is … Continue reading →

I made this meal as a Valentine for myself. Container: EasyLunchBoxes Left Side: Heart – Tomato Tart Top Right: Macadamia nuts Bottom Right: Raspberries

I made this lunch for my Dad. Container: EasyLunchBoxes Left Side: Heart – homemade polenta cut with a cookie cutter, tomato sauce, peas Top Right: Pistachios with hearts drawn with food coloring marker Bottom Right: Strawberries

My niece and my Mom made this breakfast when at my house. Groundhog – Pancake cut with cookie cutter, Nutella, eye – chocolate chip Droppings – Chocolate chips Snow Covered Ground – Pancake with whipped cream Others in this series: … Continue reading →

I don’t think that these look like cats but that is what they were supposed to be. I made this for my friend Carol. When I asked for her food or theme requests, she requested the quinoa cakes I shared … Continue reading →

My niece and I made this meal for her lunch. The theme was her request. Container: Prep Natural Glass Meal Containers Top: Yogurt Pudding with mini chocolate chips on top (see recipe below) Bottom: Cow – Niishiki rice shaped with plastic wrap in … Continue reading →

I made this adorable snowman lunch for my Mom. I was inspired to do a snowman since I was making polenta and she likes cream cheese. Container: EasyLunchBoxes Left Side: Snowman – Homemade polenta (cut with a cookie cutter), cream cheese, Hat … Continue reading →

I made this rice and peas lunch for my Dad. I included Radish since it is one of his favorites. Container: EasyLunchBoxes Left Side: Snowflake – Niishiki rice shaped with plastic wrap in a cookie cutter, pearl fresh mozzarella attached with spaghetti, … Continue reading →

My Mom and 20 year old niece made these pancakes when at my house. Sloth – Chocolate chip pancake cut with cookie cutter Branch – Chocolate chip pancake cut with cookie cutter, Nutella Droppings – Chocolate chips Others in this … Continue reading →

I made this snowman themed tortellini lunch for my Mom. It was an easy but attractive meal on a busy day. Container: EasyLunchBoxes Left Side: Snowman – cheddar cheese (cut with a cookie cutter), food marker details, cheese tortellini with Italian dressing, … Continue reading →

Happy New Year! I made this snack meal for my friend’s 14 year old daughter Elizabeth. Container: EasyLunchBoxes Left Side:  2023 – Cheddar cheese cut with a cookie cutter, celery, tortilla chips cut with cookie cutters, brushed with olive oil, sprinkled with salt … Continue reading →