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Pineapple Meal

I made this pineapple featured ingredient meal for my parents and myself while at their Lake House for a weekend. I have made this rice recipe many times with my friend Dennis. It looks different this time since my Mom … Continue reading

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Giraffe Themed Lunches

This lunch is in celebration of Giraffe’s returning to the Seneca Park Zoo. (I was told that they once had visiting giraffes but it was before my time in Rochester.) I made this snack lunch for myself on a day … Continue reading

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Zebra Themed Lunches

Today I am featuring zebra lunches in celebration of the new addition of zebras at the Seneca Park Zoo. The Animals of the Savana expansion is beautiful. I visited it on Saturday morning. Container: EasyLunchBoxes Top Left: Zebra – apple … Continue reading

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Savory and Sweet Crepes for Dinner

Recently I had my 19 year old niece over for dinner. I asked her what she wanted and she said crepes. When she got here, I told her that she might be disappointed but not surprised that I tried new … Continue reading

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Penguin Rice Lunch

I made this lunch for my friend Dennis on a day that we met at the zoo. I happened to find gigantic blueberries at Wegmans. They were a fun addition to this meal. Container: EasyLunchBoxes Top Left: Pistachio nuts Bottom … Continue reading

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Pelican Bento Lunch

I made this Pelican themed lunch for my Mom. She was excited that I threaded the fishing line on the pole (I used a toothpick). Both of my parents remembered the family history surrounding my choice of theme. When I … Continue reading

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Koala Bread Lunch

I made this lunch for my Mom at her Lake House. She loved it! Container: EasyLunchBoxes Left Side: Koala bread – 30 minute cheese bread, dried cherry eyes, almond nose Top Right: Mixed nuts Bottom Right: Watermelon

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Elephant Mac & Cheese

I made this elephant shaped macaroni and cheese with my 16 year old niece at my parent’s Lake House. My Mom made her macaroni and cheese with less liquid and baked it in a 9 x 13 inch pan. When … Continue reading

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Lion Bread Lunch

I made this lion shaped bread for myself. I was going to try to re-do it before posting since it is sort of ugly. But I decided that it is ugly in a cute way. Plus the jam filled mane … Continue reading

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Cheese Goat on Tortellini Lunch

I made this lunch for myself with leftovers. I added a cheese goat to make it fun. It made me smile when I ate this at work. The goat cookie cutter is a new one from my Mom. She bought … Continue reading

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Radish Flowers Lunch

I made this lunch for a a co-worker who has the same first name as me. When I asked what she wanted, she said to surprise her with the theme and food. She loved it! Container: EasyLunchBoxes Left Side: Roses … Continue reading

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Terrarium Salad Lunches

A few weeks ago, I met my parents in Utica, NY to celebrate my birthday. It was a wonderful day! We toured the Parker F. Scripture Botanical Gardens, went to the Utica Zoo, and had an amazing dinner at The … Continue reading

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Minecraft Cat Bread Lunch

I made this Minecraft themed lunch for my 16 year old niece at my parent’s lake house. She picked the theme and food and asked if I have a mouse cookie cutter. Of course I do! Container: EasyLunchBoxes Top: Cat … Continue reading

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Beets and Cauliflower for Dinner

I had my friend Carol over for dinner and since she will actually eat beets, I was excited to make a new beet recipe I found. It was easy, attractive, delicious, and filling. A definite keeper! Beet Tower Salad – … Continue reading

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Airplane in Clouds Shepherds Pie Lunch

I made this lunch for myself. It was simple but satisfying. Container: Cloud box from Japan (set of 3) Large Box: Airplane – cheddar cheese (cut with a cookie cutter), cheddar mashed potatoes over lentils, broccoli, zucchini, and carrots cooked … Continue reading

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Mt Fuji Bento Lunch

I made this simple meal for myself. I was not sure about it so I took a photo and texted it to my friends. Only one person knew what this was supposed to be! I guess the floating Mt. Fuji … Continue reading

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Field Hockey Lunch

I made this for my supervisor at work. I asked her for a theme suggestion and she said, “Field Hockey”. She played it when she was a kid. I am impressed that the cheese art traveled well and did not … Continue reading

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Dinosaur Salad

I made this lunch for myself. I don’t always take the effort to make my own lunch cute, but I appreciate it when I do. Container: EasyLunchBoxes Left Side: Dinosaurs – cheddar cheese (cut with a cookie cutter), romaine, green … Continue reading

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Watermelon Salsa Rice

I made this lunch for my 19 year old niece. She likes salsa rice and I like seeing how many different themes I can do with salsa rice. Container: Book Bento Box Contents: Watermelon – cooked Nishiki rice mixed with … Continue reading

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Strawberries and Cauliflower for Dinner

One night when my 19 year old niece was here, I made a simple dinner of Ricotta Strawberry Toast with Cauliflower Crumble. I prepped the roasted cauliflower the night before. The night of the dinner I made the crumble, baked … Continue reading

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Frog Vegetable Pasta Lunch

I made this meal for myself. It was an plain meal that became cute with a little frog cookie cutter. Container: Book Bento Box Contents: Frogs – Dill Havarti cheese, pasta with sauteed onion, spinach, and zucchini with a cheese … Continue reading

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Fish Cheese Art Over Couscous

I made this lunch for myself. It is a simple meal of sauteed zucchini and carrots with couscous cooked in vegetable broth. The cheese shifted a little during travel but it was still cute and made me smile. Container: EasyLunchBoxes … Continue reading

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Jalapeno Boats for Lunch

My 19 year old niece had the concept for this lunch with food and theme. We made this for her to take for lunch. Container: EasyLunchBoxes Left Side: Boats – baked jalapeno poppers made with cream cheese and shredded cheddar … Continue reading

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Lighthouse Lunch

Today is National Lighthouse Day! I enjoyed eating this meal at work. Container: EasyLunchBoxes Left Side: Lighthouse – cheddar cheese, Black Bean and Corn Quinoa Top Right: Macadamia nuts Bottom Right: Blueberries

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Beach Themed Lunch

I will start by saying that although this lunch was delicious, I do not consider it successful since the tart is strange looking. In concept it was beautiful, but what is in my mind or on paper does not always … Continue reading

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Flower Vegetable Potato Salad

I made this lunch for my friend Carol on a day that we met at her house and then went out shopping. I enjoy coming up with new ideas for my Vegetable Potato Salad series. Container: EasyLunchBoxes Left Side: Cheddar … Continue reading

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Cricut Vinyl Letter Mugs

When my 19 year old niece stayed with me, she brought her Cricut machine with her. She designed and cut the vinyl for each of us to have our own name “K” mug.

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Turtle Bread with Chocolate Shell

I made this lunch for my 19 year old niece. I think that it turned out cute. Container: EasyLunchBoxes Left Side: Turtle – 30 minute cheese bread. I made the bread without the cheese and shaped it to look like a … Continue reading

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Ricotta and Apple Puffed Pastry Tarts

Awhile ago, I had some leftover puffed pastry in my freezer. My friend Dennis and I enjoyed them for breakfast. No recipe, I just threw things together. I cut a sheet of puffed pastry into 4 pieces and fit them … Continue reading

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Cheesy Rice Snail Lunch

I made this lunch for my 19 year old niece. I did not like how the rice snails turned out but I think the melon snail is cute. I was inspired to put chocolate on melon since it turned out … Continue reading

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Lemon Broccoli with Lemon Popcorn

My 19 year old niece made and photographed this on a night that I had a speaking engagement. We both had similar lunches. Container: EasyLunchBoxes Left Side: Roasted Broccoli with Lemon and Almonds Top Right: Blueberries Bottom Right: Brown Butter-Lemon … Continue reading

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Mashed Potato Fairy with 3D Radish Wing

I made this mashed potato fairy lunch for my 19 year old niece. I am not sure if it looks like a fairy. Also I think you have to look closely at the photo to realize that one of her … Continue reading

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Happy Moon Day

Happy Moon Day! To celebrate I have this simple English Muffin garlic cheese toast moon and a bento lunch. I made this lunch for my friend Dennis to take to work. Container: EasyLunchBoxes Top Left: Blackberries Bottom Left: Cashews Right … Continue reading

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Bee Cheese Bread Lunch

I made this bee bread lunch for myself. It is fun to make different themed lunches for myself – it breaks up the day at work and gives me something special to look forward to. Container: EasyLunchBoxes Left Side: Bee … Continue reading

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7 Year Blogiversary

Today is my 7 year blogiversary. I decided not to do a giveaway this year. Instead I will write a reflection of the past 7 years. The collage above has my favorites from each year. 2012 – Alligator Bread 2013 … Continue reading

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Waterlily Lunches

I planned these waterlily themed lunches for the weekend my Irish cousins visited at my parents lake house in the Adirondacks. Since I was not sure of their food preferences, I planned several options and was prepared to modify them. … Continue reading

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Porcupine Lunch

I made this for my friend Dennis. He suggested that I make a porcupine themed lunch and I was very happy to oblige. When thinking about a themed side, I remembered when my grandparents dog, “Blondie” got some porcupine quills … Continue reading

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Flower Hand Pie Lunch

I made this for myself on the same day that I made this lunch for my niece. It might be dull looking but it was delicious. Container: EasyLunchBoxes Left Side: Flowers – roasted Cauliflower, red pepper and cheddar cheese hand … Continue reading

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Flower Fruit Salad Lunch

I made this packed lunch for my 19 year old niece. See below for the scrap lunch I took for myself that day. I made it the night before and was a little concerned about the fresh spinach leaves underneath … Continue reading

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Bear Cheese Bread Lunch

I made this fun packed lunch for my 19 year old niece. She enjoyed it! My inspiration for this lunch was the bear chocolate strawberry. Container: EasyLunchBoxes Left Side: Bear – 30 minute cheese bread I made the bread with … Continue reading

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My Grandmother’s Funeral

My grandmother died at nearly 95 years old. Of course, I made a special themed dinner for 8 people (including 2 cousins from Ireland) at my parents lake house the night before the funeral. Elements of the theme were a … Continue reading

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Tea Themed Rice Lunch

I made this rice lunch for myself to take to work. It was simple but satisfying. It will not make any list of best or most attractive lunches but it provided nourishment and some visual interest. Container: EasyLunchBoxes Left Side: … Continue reading

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Crescent Dough Waffle Pizza

These crescent rolls waffle pizzas were a dinner one night during the 6 weeks that my 19 year old niece stayed with me. The last time we made these was in 2012! They are very easy and delicious so I … Continue reading

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USA Potato Vegetable Salad Lunch

I made this potato and vegetable themed potato salad for myself to celebrate 4th of July on this blog. Yes, my flag stripes are a little bit wonky but I am guessing that this meal will end up being one … Continue reading

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Fresh Honeydew Melon Cake

My 19 year old niece and I made this gorgeous fresh honeydew melon cake. I knew I wanted to try another melon cake since this one was so much fun and delicious. For our honeydew melon cake I was inspired … Continue reading

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EasyLunchboxes Snack Boxes

As my long time blog readers know, I love using EasyLunchboxes! Awhile ago when I was contacted to receive and try their new Snack Box Containers, I was very excited. I love these snack boxes and see many uses for … Continue reading

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Broccoli Turtle Pizza Lunch

I made this packed turtle lunch for my 19 year old niece. I made a similar lunch for myself the same day but it was just a round pizza with broccoli and the same fruit but not in a turtle … Continue reading

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Tulip Rice Bento Lunch

I made this meal for myself on a day that I made salsa rice for my companion Dennis. Container: LunchBots Trio Top Left: Tulip – cooked Nishiki rice mixed with some salsa and shaped in a tulip rice mold, spinach … Continue reading

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Roses for Dinner

My 19 year old niece and I made this beautiful and delicious dinner. My family likes to say that I don’t make the same thing twice, but I am guessing that I will make this meal again. Of course it … Continue reading

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Onion Ring Day

Happy Onion Ring Day! I love my Dad’s onion rings. I call them my Dad’s but I think that my Mom often makes the batter. We had them as part of a meal at their Lake House.

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