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Author Archives: eclecticlamb
Zucchini Fritters Vegan Lunch
Awhile ago, I had my friend Mark over for a vegan, gluten free lunch. I mostly followed this recipe but reduced the number of green onions and did not use thyme. It was visually appealing and delicious. The only thing … Continue reading
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Baseball Themed Lunch
I made this lunch for a man I dated for a few weeks in June. He requested a baseball themed lunch and I love how it turned out! Container: EasyLunchBoxes Top Left: Baseball bat – cantaloupe (cut with a cookie … Continue reading
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Iceland
In May, I went alone to Iceland for a few days. It was a time of transition (leaving one job and starting a new one) so I planned a last minute adventure to a new place. It was fantastic! Iceland … Continue reading
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Sleeping Beauty Dinner
Last month, my friend Carol and I went to see the Rochester City Ballet’s Sleeping Beauty. I made a themed dinner for us to enjoy before the performance. Carol made the cute woodland themed arrangement from flowers in her garden. … Continue reading
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Hippo Polenta Lunch
I made duplicates of this lunch – one for my friend Mark to take home with him, and one for myself to take to work the next day. I put the sides in silicone cups for easy removal before heating … Continue reading
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Woodland Lunch
I made this simple woodland lunch for my Mom. Container: EasyLunchBoxes Left Side: Mushroom – Cheddar and spinach (cut with a cookie cutter), romaine, cherry tomatoes, black olives, cucumber, feta cheese Top Right: Pistachios Bottom Right: Fawn – honeydew melon, … Continue reading
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Sheep Themed Tart for Lunch
I made this tomato and cheese tart for myself. The spinach decoration on top are supposed to look like sheep. Container: EasyLunchBoxes Top Left: Spinach leaves Bottom Left: Pumpkin seeds Right Side: Sheep – spinach (cut with a cookie cutter), … Continue reading
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Soccer Pizza
I made this lunch for Ayato, my friend Mayumi’s 12 year old son. He is a huge fan of soccer so it seemed appropriate to make this theme. I was inspired by this. Container: EasyLunchBoxes Left Side: Pizza with tomato … Continue reading
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Lemon Pasta with Raspberry Fool
I made this dinner for my friend Carol and myself. It was around 500 calories and delicious. I love lemon so the fresh lemon zest in the pasta made this memorable. It is a dinner that we will remember fondly. … Continue reading
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Tulip Cheese Lunch
I made this lunch for myself to celebrate the arrival of spring. Container: EasyLunchBoxes Left Side: Tulip – Cheddar (cut with a cookie cutter), romaine, cherry tomatoes, black olives, cucumber, feta cheese Top Right: Pistachios Bottom Right: Tulips – honeydew … Continue reading
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Cheese and Carrot Daffodils for Lunch
I made this meal for my friend Carol. I was inspired by this. As usual, it was a simple and satisfying meal. Container: EasyLunchBoxes Left Side: Daffodils – Cheddar cheese cut free-form with a knife, thinly sliced rolled carrots inserted … Continue reading
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Vegetarian Easter Dinner
While my friends were visiting from Japan, I wanted to give them some cultural experiences so I decided to celebrate the secular side of Easter with them. The 7 year old Anna helped set the table. In the photos, you … Continue reading
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Easter Breakfast
I made this simple Easter breakfast for my parents and myself. I borrowed the Easter plates from my Mom. Years ago, I bought them for her from Wegmans. Mixed berries Savory Easter Egg Pastries Frozen puffed pastry Ricotta Lemon zest … Continue reading
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Sequined Easter Egg Ornaments
My 20 year old niece and I have a tradition of making egg ornaments for Easter. This was the 9th year. I blew out the eggs the weekend before. On the night of our craft we got takeout from Panera … Continue reading
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Bear in the Woods Tart for Lunch
I made this for my friend Mayumi’s mother during their stay at my home. Container: EasyLunchBoxes Top Left: Blueberries Bottom Left: Cashews with green chocolate candies Right Side: Tree and bear – spinach (cut with a cookie cutter), Tomato Tart
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Crown Pizza Lunch
I made this lunch for Anna, my friend Mayumi’s 7 year old daughter during their visit from Japan. Container: U Konserve Contents: Crowns – cheddar and mozzarella cheese pizza (cut with a cookie cutter), blueberries, strawberries
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Flowers for Lunch
I made this for my friend Mayumi’s mother during their stay at my home. Mayumi requested nature as the theme. Container: EasyLunchBoxes Left Side: Flowers – Cucumber and carrots – cut with a cookie cutter, Peanut Noodles Top Right: Butterfly … Continue reading
Dance Themed Lunch
I made this lunch for my friend Mayumi’s daughter while they were recently staying at my place. I am fond of Anna and remember her as a dancing five year old during my 2017 Japan trip. It was a time … Continue reading
Ballet Themed Lunch
I made this meal for my friend Mayumi during her recent stay to my home. While planning their lunches, I asked Mayumi what theme she would like and she said ballet. Note: Plastic Ballet themed cupcake ring is a non-edible … Continue reading
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Statue of Liberty Lunch
I made this lunch for Ayato, who is my friend Mayumi’s 12 year old son. He was very interested in seeing the Statue of Liberty. I made this lunch on the day that we visited Niagara Falls. Regrettably while in … Continue reading
USA Themed Lunch
My friend and language partner Mayumi visited from Japan with her mom and children. I made this America themed lunch for Mayumi. We toured Rochester / Niagara Falls for two days before visiting NYC. I created themed lunches for each … Continue reading
Hippo Lunch
Last Saturday, my friend Mark came over for a vegan and gluten-free lunch. It was my first time cooking for him and I asked if he had any theme or food requests. We agreed that the theme would be “easy”. … Continue reading
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Bunny Bread Bowl Dinner
My 20 year old niece came over for a cute and easy weeknight dinner. I was inspired by this but wanted it to be very easy so I bought two bread bowls from Panera Bread. I showed the cashier what … Continue reading
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Shamrock Pizza Lunch
I was surprised that I had never made broccoli shamrock pizzas before this year. In 2016, I made spinach shamrock pizzas. Container: EasyLunchBoxes Left Side: Shamrock pizzas (cookie cutter), with broccoli and mozzeralla Top Right: Ricotta with dill Bottom Right: … Continue reading
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Vegetable Rainbow Lunch
I made this lunch for my co-worker Angie. It is supposed to be a vegetable rainbow with a black olive and corn pot of gold. Container: EasyLunchBoxes Left Side: Rainbow – red bell pepper, carrots, yellow bell pepper, broccoli, blue … Continue reading
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Shamrock Snack Lunch
I don’t make snack lunches for myself very often. In the past I frequently made them for other people. I should make them more often for myself since they are fun to eat. Container: ELB Snack Boxes Contents: Shamrocks – … Continue reading
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Shamrock Polenta Lunch
I made this simple lunch for myself to take to work. Container: EasyLunchBoxes Left Side: Shamrock – broccoli inside shamrock cut-out with a cookie cutter, homemade polenta with cheese Top Right: Shamrocks – cucumber cut with a cookie cutter Bottom … Continue reading
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Girls Day Hinamatsuri Dinner
My 20 year old niece and I celebrated Girl’s Day (Hinamatsuri) together. We both got carried away taking photos because it turned out so cute! A majority of these photos were taken by my niece. We have celebrated Girl’s Day … Continue reading
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Thai Inspired Vegan Dinner
Last Saturday, I invited my friends Carol and Deborah over for dinner and Scrabble. I tend to only invite one friend over a time so it was a nice change to invite two different friends over on the same evening. … Continue reading
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Dino Snack Lunch
I made this cute dinosaur themed lunch for myself to eat at work. Container: EasyLunchBoxes Left Side: Wegmans Roasted Red Pepper Hummus, carrots, cucumber, sugar snap peas Top Right: Dinosaur tortilla chips – Spinach, garlic and pesto tortillas cut with … Continue reading
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Vegan Vegetable Trio
A few weeks ago, my friend Deborah came over for lunch. When I told her my plan was to make a vegan stacked vegetable trio, she said she could make a vegan layered dessert. I love menu planning and took … Continue reading
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Dog Black Beans with Polenta Lunch
I made this simple lunch for myself and ate it at work. I find dogs to be adorable but I prefer well behaved dogs that do not jump up on me. One time when I told my young nephew that … Continue reading
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Valentine Breakfast
Happy Valentine’s Day! I am a planner. Since having a blog for nearly 8 years, it has become normal for me to celebrate some holidays ahead of the actual holiday. In January, while planning what I would do on Eclectic … Continue reading
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Abe Lincoln Lunch
I made this quesadilla lunch for my friend Carol. I enjoy my large cookie cutter collection. It enables me to quickly make themed meals. This is my 3rd Lincoln lunch and the 2nd with this cookie cutter. Container: EasyLunchBoxes Left … Continue reading
Cat Bento Lunch
I made this lunch for myself and enjoyed it at work. It was my first time to use this cat rice mold set that I received from a friend in Japan. I guess I am a cat person more than … Continue reading
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Year of the Pig Bento Lunch
Happy Lunar New Year! It is the year of the Pig. This was a simple but satisfying lunch that I enjoyed at work. Since I was born in a pig year, my friend in Japan sent this cute pig figurine. … Continue reading
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Groundhog with Shadow Lunch
I have a tradition of making various Groundhog Day themed meals. Another tradition is that without context, people don’t know what it is supposed to be. My friend Renae helped me a lot with this one. I texted photos of … Continue reading
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Frog Broccoli Pizza Lunch
These little pizzas are supposed to look like frogs. I considered not sharing this lunch but I did enjoy eating it at work so I am sharing it here. Container: EasyLunchBoxes Left Side: Frogs – pizza dough cut with a … Continue reading
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Sweet Potato Gnocchi Dinner
My friend Carol joined me for a dinner of homemade gnocchi and a game of Scrabble. I decided on gnocchi because I still had not used my gnocchi board. Now that I have used it, I want to use it … Continue reading
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Turtle Mashed Potato Lunch
I made this turtle themed lunch for my Mom. She is always happy to eat one of my cute meals. Container: EasyLunchBoxes Left Side: Turtle – cheddar mashed potatoes cooled then cut with a cookie cutter, shredded cheddar markings, eye … Continue reading
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Deer in the Snow Lunch
I made this mashed potato meal for myself. I love using this cute little deer cookie cutter. This is my second time using it with sweet potato. I have also cut fawn shaped polenta and tortilla chips. Container: EasyLunchBoxes Top: … Continue reading
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Moose in the Snow Pancake
My 16 year old niece and I made this pancake moose last August. The theme was mostly her idea and she did the styling. Moose – Pancake cut with a cookie cutter, chocolate chip eyes Snow – Whipped cream from … Continue reading
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Snowflake Lunch
I made this lunch for my Dad. I don’t enjoy driving in the snow but it can be beautiful. Container: EasyLunchBoxes Left Side: Snowflakes – cheddar mashed potatoes cooled then cut with a cookie cutter, cooked broccoli Top Right: Snowflakes … Continue reading
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Happy New Year 2019
Happy New Year! I made this meal for myself on a day that I made other cute lunches for my parents and friend Carol. Container: EasyLunchBoxes Left Side: 2019 – cheddar cheese (cut with cookie cutters), Easy Focaccia (I made … Continue reading
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Top 10 Bento 2018
As usual this time of year, I am excited to share my favorite bento lunches from the year. I made this USA themed meal as part of my on-going series of themed potato salads. Yes, the jam lines are not … Continue reading
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Favorite Non-Lunch Posts from 2018
A majority of my posts in 2018 featured lunch but I am proud of some of my non-lunch content. These are my favorites from 2018. My friend Carol and I are still talking about this dinner I made before we … Continue reading
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7 Continents Dinner
This year I decided to host a 7 Continents Dinner on Christmas Day. The theme was A Culinary Trip with Santa Around the World. Adults can enjoy the spirit of Santa with kindness and food from around the world. My … Continue reading
Christmas Breakfast 2018
My family says that I seldom make the same food again (not true!). I have a traditional Christmas breakfast that is enjoyed by all. In 2016, I was too emotional to make my traditional breakfast the first Christmas without my … Continue reading
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Candle Themed Lunch
I made this candle themed lunch for myself. It seems fitting to celebrate light since this time of year has so little daylight. Container: EasyLunchBoxes Left Side: Candle – cheddar mashed potatoes cooled then shaped with a cookie cutter, basil … Continue reading
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Three Little Pigs Gingerbread
I made these Three Little Pigs gingerbread houses with my co-worker Angie and her 2.5 year old daughter. It was so much fun and I was impressed with how involved her daughter was with our project. Of course she was … Continue reading
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