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Dinosaur Birthday Lunch
I made this lunch for a good friend to take to work for her birthday. I gave her a few choices of themes based on her interests. She said dinosaur or birthday. When I asked my Mom for ideas to … Continue reading
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Tagged birthday, Cookie Cutter, dinosaurs, EasyLunchboxes, mashed potato art
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Space Guest Post at Bento Ninja
Today I have a space themed guest post at Bento Ninja. Go check it out!
Posted in Bento / Cute Food, Food
Tagged EasyLunchboxes, guest post, space
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50 Summer Activities
Last year my nephews and I completed 100 Summer Activities. This year it was requested that we only do 50. I was surprised but it might end up being easier for me. Some of these activities are repeats from last … Continue reading
Posted in Adventures, Bento / Cute Food, Crafts, Party Planning
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Frog with Cap and Diploma Graduation Bento Lunch
This is the last lunch I made for my niece while she was in high school. I am emotional writing this. She is a talented and special young woman and I am honored to be her aunt. While I hope … Continue reading
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Tagged Cookie Cutter, EasyLunchboxes, graduation, mashed potato art
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Cardinal Bento Lunch
I made this lunch for my 17 year old niece during her last days in high school. She enjoys eating salsa-rice and black beans so I incorporated them into this bird themed meal. Container: Book Bento Box Contents: Cardinal – … Continue reading
Crepes for Lunch
My 17 year old niece requested crepes for lunch. I have made savory crepes many times before but not for my niece or nephews and I had never sent them to school for lunch. I was a little worried but … Continue reading
Panda Mashed Potatoes Bento Lunch
Each day this week I will feature lunches I made for my niece during her last days in high school. She became my niece just after she graduated from kindergarten when I married her uncle. She will graduate on Saturday. … Continue reading
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Tagged animal, Cookie Cutter, EasyLunchboxes, mashed potato art, panda
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Zucchini Pie and Cherry Pie for Lunch
My 17 year old niece and I were looking through posts of past lunches that I made for her. When she looked at this pie themed lunch from 2 years ago, she mentioned that it was delicious. I decided to … Continue reading
Raccoon Themed Lunch
This simple lunch was made with a cookie cutter set, food coloring marker and a cupcake ring. It was healthy and fast to make but has a bit of whimsy. Container: EasyLunchBoxes Left Side: Raccoon – orange Cheddar cheese, white … Continue reading
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Tagged animal, cheese art, Cookie Cutter, EasyLunchboxes
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Brown Bear Brown Bear Book Themed Lunch
Today I have a food version of the book, “Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See?” by Bill Martin, Jr. and Eric Carle. I enjoyed working with food, color, and cookie cutters to create this snack type lunch. Container: … Continue reading
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Tagged animal, book theme, Cookie Cutter, EasyLunchboxes, snack lunch
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Thy Friend Obadiah Book Seagull Themed Lunch
Today my lunch was inspired by “Thy Friend Obadiah” by Brinton Turkle. It was a 1970 Caldecott Honor Book and I still have the book from my childhood collection. Reading this book over and over again is a treasured memory. … Continue reading
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Tagged bird, book theme, Cookie Cutter, ECO Lunchbox, shaped rice
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Tale of Peter Rabbit Book Themed Lunch
Today I have “The Tale of Peter Rabbit” by Beatrix Potter. This easy lunch is made special with a printed image and a mini cookie cutter. Container: EasyLunchBoxes Left Side: Peter Rabbit – print image from the internet and cover with … Continue reading
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Tagged animal, book theme, Cookie Cutter, EasyLunchboxes, quesadilla
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The Little Engine that Could Book Themed Lunch
I remember my Mom reading “The Little Engine that Could” book to my sister and I when we were little. Letter and train cookie cutters make this motivating lunch special. Container: EasyLunchBoxes Left Side: Train – peanut butter sandwich on … Continue reading
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Tagged book theme, Cookie Cutter, EasyLunchboxes, sandwich
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Corduroy Book Themed Lunch
It is a special week here at Eclectic Lamb. Children’s Book Week! Each day this week (Monday – Friday) I will feature a different book. Please be sure to follow this blog so you don’t miss out on any of … Continue reading
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Tagged animal, book theme, Cookie Cutter, Fit & Fresh, mashed potato art
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Chess Pizza Lunch
It is my nephews birthday today (14) so of course I made lunch for him. He likes chess so his sister suggested this theme. I decided to make pizza but struggled a little to make it look like a chess … Continue reading
Children’s Day Japan Themed Food
Today we are celebrating Children’s Day in Japan (Kodomonohi). I have celebrated Girl’s Day (Hinamatsuri), and the Star Festival (Tanabata) several times but this is my first time sharing Children’s Day food on my blog. Carp shaped wind socks are … Continue reading
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Tagged EasyLunchboxes, japanese holiday, pizza, quesadilla
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Chewbacca Sandwich with Yoda Yogurt
Happy Star Wars Day! May the Fourth be with you! My friend and I made this meal for her husband for a meal at home. He seemed to enjoy eating this themed meal. Container: EasyLunchBoxes Top Left: Banana with Yoda … Continue reading
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Tagged Cookie Cutter, EasyLunchboxes, sandwich, Star Wars
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Dance Themed Sandwich Lunch
My friend and I made this easy lunch for her daughter. It was a natural theme for her since she takes dance class. Container: EasyLunchBoxes Top Left: Apple slices (the cut side was dipped in pineapple juice to prevent browning), … Continue reading
Blueberry Scones for Lunch
I love it when people in my life have food requests. It often results in my making a food or theme that I may not have thought about on my own. When I asked my 17 year old niece what … Continue reading
World Penguin Day Lunch
In honor of World Penguin Day I have this penguin themed lunch. I used the cookie cutter holding food technique that I first found in the book Happy Bento!: Lunches on the Go. Check out the author’s blog at Becoming … Continue reading
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Tagged animal, Cookie Cutter, EasyLunchboxes, pasta, penguin
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Flower Pretzel Lunch
My husband is a fan of homemade soft pretzels. I wanted to make it cute so I shaped the pretzels into flower shapes. Container: EasyLunchBoxes Left Side: Homemade soft pretzel, flower pretzel bites (I used regular M&M’s and chocolate underneath … Continue reading
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Tagged Cookie Cutter, EasyLunchboxes, flower, soft pretzel
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Cinnamon Arrows Archery Lunch
My friend, her daughter and I made this easy lunch. Her daughter was taking archery lessons so it was the perfect theme for her. Container: EasyLunchBoxes Left Side: Cheese quesadilla, cinnamon tortilla arrows (cookie cutter) Top Right: Mini sweet peppers … Continue reading
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Tagged Cookie Cutter, EasyLunchboxes, quesadilla
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Individual Sour Cherry Cobblers
My inclusion of the words, “individual”, and “cobbler” in this title is probably controversial. This is a large portion (the dish is 500 ml, about 16 oz) as my husband loves fruit desserts. Also I know that most people would … Continue reading
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Imaginary Creature Week Round Up
I enjoyed coming up with a different imaginary creature bento for each day of the week. I hope that you enjoyed seeing them. Which one was your favorite? Please leave a comment if you have ideas for future themed weeks. … Continue reading
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Fairy Bento Lunch
My last imaginary creature this week is the Fairy. When I decided to make a Fairy themed lunch I thought it would be fun to make edible moss. A Google search revealed these moss cookies. They are surprisingly easy to … Continue reading
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Tagged book bento box, Cookie Cutter, imaginary, sandwich
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Dragon Tortilla Chips Bento Lunch
My fourth imaginary creature this week is the dragon! These dragon tortilla chips are fun to dip in salsa. Make sure you come back tomorrow to see my last creature in this series. Container: EasyLunchBoxes Left Side: Dragon Tortilla Chips … Continue reading
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Tagged Cookie Cutter, EasyLunchboxes, imaginary, tortilla chips
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Unicorn Bento Lunch
Continuing on our journey of imaginary creatures in bento… today I have the unicorn. This healthy lunch features a rice unicorn made with a cookie cutter. Make sure you come back this week to see what the last two creatures … Continue reading
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Tagged Cookie Cutter, imaginary, shaped rice, wooden box
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Sea Serpent Bento Lunch
Second in my series of imaginary creatures in bento – I have a friendly Sea Serpent pizza for lunch. Each day this week (Monday – Friday) I will feature a bento lunch with a different imaginary creature. Please be sure … Continue reading
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Tagged Cookie Cutter, EasyLunchboxes, imaginary, pizza
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Mermaid Bento Lunch
It is a special week here at Eclectic Lamb. Imaginary creature week! Each day this week (Monday – Friday) I will feature a bento lunch with a different imaginary creature. Please be sure to follow this blog so you don’t … Continue reading
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Tagged Cookie Cutter, ECO Lunchbox, imaginary
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Snoopy Doghouse Snack Lunch
This easy snack lunch was made fun with a cookie cutter and some food picks. My new favorite way to make tortilla chips is with jalapeno-cheddar flour tortillas – they have great flavor! Container: Fit & Fresh Bento Lunch Kit … Continue reading
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Tagged Fit & Fresh, snack lunch, snoopy, tortilla chips
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Diorama Easter Egg Ornaments
This was the 6th year my niece and I decorated blown-out eggs for Easter. I am hopeful that we will do this project again but realistically it could have been our last time since my niece will go to college in … Continue reading
3 Easter Lunches
This year I have 3 easy Easter themed lunches featuring a sandwich, pasta, and cheese & crackers. This lunch was simple to make but I was very happy with the results. So cute!! Container: EasyLunchBoxes Left Side: Peanut butter sandwich on … Continue reading
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Tagged Cookie Cutter, easter, EasyLunchboxes, holiday, LunchBots, pasta, sandwich, snack lunch
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Sun-dried Tomato Lunches
Today I have two different lunches that feature sun-dried tomatoes. I love food with sun-dried tomatoes but my husband does not. So it is the perfect lunch for me. This first lunch is a fun snack type lunch with a … Continue reading
Artichoke Heart Day Dinner
My Mom is a big fan of artichoke hearts but since my Dad’s affection for them is not a great she does not eat them as often as she would like. When I found out about Artichoke Heart Day of … Continue reading
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Mickey Mouse Pizza Lunch
My friend and I made pizza together and we also made this cute Mickey pizza. Pizza is delicious as leftovers for lunch. Container: EasyLunchBoxes Left Side: Mickey shaped pizza (cookie cutter) store bought wheat pizza dough, ricotta cheese, Italian seasoning, mozzarella, broccoli … Continue reading
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Tagged Cookie Cutter, Disney, EasyLunchboxes, Mickey Mouse, pizza
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Saint Patrick’s Day Lunches
I enjoy celebrating my heritage so as usual I made many St. Patrick Day lunches. This year I have 6 different meals to share including rice, pizza, sandwich, quesadilla, and Quinoa. I made this fun lunch for myself but my … Continue reading
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Tagged animal, book bento box, Cookie Cutter, EasyLunchboxes, holiday, lamb, LunchBots, pizza, sandwich, shaped rice, sheep, St. Patrick's day
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Lion or Lamb?
Each year I enjoy making something special to celebrate the beginning of March. This year I made Lion and Lamb sandwiches using imprint cookie cutters. Yes, the lamb is a lot larger than the lion. I could say the reason … Continue reading
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Tagged animal, Cookie Cutter, lamb, LunchBots, sheep
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Playing Cards Themed Lunch
My friend and I made this easy card themed lunch for her husband. It was quick to make with leftovers from the night before. Container: EasyLunchBoxes Top Left: Strawberries Bottom Left: Cashews Right Side: Pasta and Broccoli leftovers, Cheddar cheese … Continue reading
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Tagged Cookie Cutter, EasyLunchboxes, pasta
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Fit and Fresh Shake and Bag
Fit & Fresh sent me this shake container and bag to try. Previously they sent this vegetable and dip container. I normally do not drink shakes or smoothies. But I know that is a good option for many people. In … Continue reading
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Cinderella and Prince Charming Lunch
My friend and I made this lunch for her 8 year old daughter. Her daughter picked out the cutters and picks from my collection and decided on a Cinderella themed meal. Container: EasyLunchBoxes Top Left: Carrot and celery Bottom Left: … Continue reading
Cat Quesadilla Lunch
My friend, her 10 year old daughter and I made this easy lunch. Making cute food is a fun activity to do with friends and family. Container: EasyLunchBoxes Left Side: Flour tortilla and cheese Quesadilla (we cut the cats out … Continue reading
Abraham Lincoln Lunch
In honor of Abraham Lincoln ‘s birthday I have this money themed lunch. Container: EasyLunchBoxes Left Side: Abe Lincoln 5 Dollar Bill Quesadillas – green tortilla, Cheddar cheese, food coloring marker details, baby carrots, salsa (in Mini Dippers) Top Right: … Continue reading
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Tagged Cookie Cutter, EasyLunchboxes, lincoln, quesdailla, United States
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National Bagel Day
Today is National Bagel Day! My nephew and I never need an excuse to eat bagels but we were happy to celebrate. I packed these for a day that we were out and about. My nephew requested my strawberry butter … Continue reading
Mardi Gras Bento Lunch
Tuesday February 9 is Mardi Gras this year. For those of you who do not know, Mardi Gras (or Fat Tuesday) is the day before some Christians fast for Lent. Traditionally people celebrate and eat rich and fattening foods. This … Continue reading
8 Valentine Themed Lunches
In celebration of Valentine’s Day I have 8 new Valentine themed meals. But anytime is appropriate to make a heart themed meal for a loved one. My friend and I made this easy pasta lunch during my recovery from shoulder … Continue reading
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Tagged book bento box, calzone, Cookie Cutter, EasyLunchboxes, ECO Lunchbox, pasta, salsa rice, sandwich, shaped rice
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Happy Groundhog Day
In honor of Groundhog Day I made this simple food art on a plate. Mashed potatoes brushed with a little soy sauce, lentil eye Lentils cooked in vegetable broth Cooked broccoli Note: My mashed potatoes were somewhat firm and I … Continue reading
7 Non-Sandwich Lunches
Although I am passionate about making cute fun food, sometimes for whatever reason it does not happen. Today I am sharing 7 lunches that I think are attractive but are not cute – just delicious meatless food. Cheese Quesadillas for … Continue reading
A Lunch with Bows
During my shoulder surgery recovery a good friend was kind enough to have me over to her house for the weekend. Of course we made bento! This is the one we made for her. She came up with this awesome … Continue reading
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Tagged Cookie Cutter, EasyLunchboxes, pasta
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Car Bread Lunch
My homemade shaped rolls are very popular so I made this meal for a nephew as part of a make ahead dinner at home. Container: EasyLunchBoxes Left Side: Car shaped bread with food coloring marker details, black olives held on … Continue reading
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Tagged EasyLunchboxes, shaped bread, transportation
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10 Lego Bento Lunches
Since I have several nephews who love building with Legos, I often receive requests for Lego themed meals. Here are 10 ideas for fun Lego shaped food. This was previously published here. Depending on how cold you keep the lunch … Continue reading
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Tagged book bento box, EasyLunchboxes, ECO Lunchbox, LunchBots, salsa rice, waffles
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