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Author Archives: eclecticlamb
Marbled Easter Eggs
My niece and I have a tradition of decorating blown out eggs for Easter. Each year we try a different technique but keep with the blue and white color scheme. For this year (our 5th time) we experimented with 4 … Continue reading
Easter Themed Lunch Food
This year I have 6 new themed meals for Easter. I had fun with Easter Egg shaped food, chicks, and an English Muffin lamb. See here for other Easter themed food. I often make and share shaped bread. For these … Continue reading
Hedgehog Shaped Bread
I made this hedgehog shaped bread meal for my nephew for lunch at home. My nephew added the almonds after I baked the bread. Container: EasyLunchBoxes Left Side: Hedgehog bread with almonds and food marker details, cheese sticks Top Right: … Continue reading
Waffle Day
Today is International Waffle Day so I have a lunch quesadilla waffle and a dinner or dessert waffle with ice cream and fruit. I got the idea for the quesadilla waffle from here. Container: EasyLunchBoxes Left Side: Cheddar cheese quesadilla … Continue reading
Muffins for Lunch
Today is my husband’s birthday so I made a special lunch for him. He loves muffins and fruit so it was a natural choice. Container: EasyLunchBoxes Left Side: Fruit muffins with streusel topping (I used Welch’s Antioxidant Fruit Blend of … Continue reading
Aries Bento Lunch
Next in my yearly series of Zodiac symbols in food, is Aries. Container: EasyLunchBoxes Top Left: Lettuce, radish Bottom Left: Blueberries, raspberries Right Side: Penne pasta with a little butter, Parmesan cheese, orange Cheddar cheese Aries symbol
Happy Snail Bento Lunch
I had fun making and eating this Happy Snail lunch. The snail is mashed potato with these eye picks and spinach details. I used a cookie cutter from the Ikea Woodland set to make the snail shape. Since I don’t … Continue reading
New York NY Bento Lunch
I don’t live in New York City but I live in New York State and decided that this would be a fun theme for a lunch. Also I had the Statue of Liberty cookie cutter. I made the Statue of … Continue reading
Macaroni and Cheese Lunch for Teen
My oldest nephew turned 18 this week! I made this lunch for him to take to school on his birthday. His school has a microwave for students to use so I put the raspberries in a silicone cup so his … Continue reading
Bear in the Woods Bento Lunch
I had these bear cookie cutters and decided to use them with rice. Container: EasyLunchBoxes Top: Cooked Nishiki rice, soy sauce, food coloring (face details), broccoli, carrot Bottom Left: Blueberries, melon Bottom Right: Post Great Grains Bar Undone Granola Snack … Continue reading
6 Saint Patrick’s Day Lunches
Last year I shared 7 St. Patrick’s Day lunches including some old ones. This year I created new cute food for St. Patrick’s Day. I love making cute shaped food for any holiday or occasion. This food includes a shamrock, Claddagh … Continue reading
Monkey Mashed Potatoes Lunch
Originally this mashed potato lunch was supposed to be Curious George but it does not look like George to me. Maybe it is because of the color or that I forgot his ears. But I think it looks like a … Continue reading
Polar Bear Bread Lunch
I made this Polar Bear themed lunch for my 10 year old nephew on a day he stayed at my house. I don’t think that it looks like a Polar Bear but it looks like a bear. Container: EasyLunchBoxes Left … Continue reading
Hinamatsuri Pizza Craft and Toast
This year for Hinamatsuri (Girls Day) I made pizza, toast and mason jars filled with candy. Even if you can’t get traditional sweets you can make your own cute gift. My Girl’s Day label template is at the end of … Continue reading
Easy Lion and Lamb Themed Food
If you are making macaroni and cheese for lunch or dinner, why not decorate it to look like a lamb or lion. Just be careful because if you put the decorations on hot pasta they will melt (but it could … Continue reading
Make Ahead Dinners
My husband works long hours and often comes home late. For those days I like to have dinner in the refrigerator for him to heat up. Here are five make ahead meals. These can also be leftover for lunch meals. … Continue reading
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Cheesy Fox Bento Lunch
I love this cookie cutter I received from my sister for my birthday last summer. I used it to make a fun garnish for this meal. Container: EasyLunchBoxes Left Side: Fox – Gouda, white Cheddar, food safe marker, quinoa with … Continue reading
Pisces Bento Lunch
Continuing in my yearly series of Zodiac symbol lunches, here is Pisces. Container: EasyLunchBoxes Left Side: Homemade pizza with tomato sauce, mozzarella, and cooked spinach Pisces symbol. Top Right: Green grapes Bottom Right: Mini sweet peppers
Flower Bread Lunch
I had some leftover dough when making other shaped bread so I made this flower. Container: EasyLunchBoxes Left Side: Flower shaped bread with food marker details, lettuce with mushrooms and mozzarella cheese, cherry tomato on flower stem pick Top Right: … Continue reading
Year of the Sheep Bread Lunch
2015 is the Year of the Sheep. Of course I had to make sheep shaped bread. I was surprised that I have not done it before but I did make sheep shaped cinnamon rolls. If you are interested in making … Continue reading
4 Valentine Themed Lunches
This year I have four new heart / Valentine themed meals. My niece made one of them. I have a large collection of heart and Valentine cookie cutters and enjoy using them. After I made the heart shaped rice, the … Continue reading
Two Savory Chocolate Lunches
I wanted to try to use chocolate in savory dishes instead of sweet. Today I have two lunches that include savory chocolate. In the first meal I used a cocoa chili rub on top of homemade bread. It had a … Continue reading
Setsubun Oni Pizza
In honor of Setsubun (bean throwing day) in Japan, I made this Oni Shaped Pizza lunch. Setsubun is generally celebrated on February 2 or 3. It is a custom for a family member to wear an Oni mask and other … Continue reading
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Happy Groundhog Day
Happy Groundhog Day! I made this meal for my husband to heat up (in the microwave) for dinner on a night that he came home late. He loves sauteed mushrooms. I choose applesauce as the fruit because he likes it … Continue reading
Aquarius Bento Lunch
This year I am planning to make each of the Zodiac symbols into a lunch somehow. Since it is January I am starting with Aquarius. I made a paper stencil and sprinkled hot paprika over my quinoa that is mixed … Continue reading
Penguin Awareness Day Pizza Lunch
Today I have penguin pizza in honor of Penguin Awareness Day. Over a year ago I tried to make penguin pizza with sliced olives but I did not like how it turned out. The olives shrunk and slipped. This time … Continue reading
Mermaid Bento Lunch with Templates
I considered making a mermaid bento for a long time. Today I finally have one to share. I made her out of Cheddar cheese. She is a bit strange looking but I like her. I am sharing templates in-case you … Continue reading
Deer in Snow Covered Woods Bento Lunch
I love using these deer cookie cutters I bought in Japan last year. The cookie cutters and the idea of snow covered trees was the inspiration for this lunch. Container: LunchBots Trio Top Left: Tortilla deer browned in a frying … Continue reading
Bagel Doughnut Lunch
My 10 year old nephew loves bagels and chocolate so he requested this bagel lunch that looks like a doughnut. I melted some chocolate chips in the microwave and spread it on top of the bagel. He helped by adding … Continue reading
350 Calorie Meal Ideas
These meals can be enjoyed for breakfast or anytime. Most of these were packed for a meal on the go and many are easy to put together. (The calories in these meals range from 240 calories to 373.5 calories). The … Continue reading
Christmas Breakfast 2014
My family often makes fun of me and says that I never make the same thing twice. But over the years our Christmas breakfast menu has held constant. Yes, this year I wanted to swap out the Pig Scones for … Continue reading
Happy New Year 2015 Lunch
Happy New Year! Today I have a simple cheese quesadilla meal. Container: EasyLunchBoxes Left Side: Cheese quesadilla with 2015 cut out with small cookie cutters Top Right: Green olives with pimentos on frilly toothpicks Bottom Right: Celery with bourbon blue … Continue reading
Top 14 Bento of 2014
Keeping with tradition I am happy to share my favorite bento from the year. It was difficult picking only 14. Momotaro (Peach Boy) story I made this lunch as part of a series of Japan travel photos and bento I … Continue reading
Christmas Cookies 2014
I like to make many different types of Christmas cookies it but does take a lot of time including cleaning up the kitchen afterwards. Many years ago I started making cookies that did well in the freezer so I could … Continue reading
Reindeer Hash Brown Potatoes
I made these Reindeer Hash Browns because one of my friends is hosting a cute reindeer snacks party (round-up) and I am not one to miss out on cute food parties. The first time I tried making these I used … Continue reading
Ho Ho Ho Holiday Bento Blog Hop
Today I am joining some Bento Bloggers and Friends on a Holiday themed bento blog hop. Since we already had quite a bit of snow this year, I ended up with a Frosty themed lunch and snack. My 10 year … Continue reading
Hanukkah Shield Lunch
I am not Jewish but I have an appreciation and interest in world cultures and religions. I made these Hanukkah lunches last year. This year I wanted to do something different so I looked at my Hanukkah cookie cutters for … Continue reading
Poinsettia Lunch
Today is Poinsettia Day so I made this simple Poinsettia themed lunch. It was easy to make and delicious. Question: What are the second and third most popular Poinsettia colors? (answer is at the end of this post) Container: EasyLunchBoxes … Continue reading
Gingerbread Man Bread
I don’t know why I made a Gingerbread man without a face. Looking at this photo afterwards I almost did not publish it. This was a very simple but well received meal. My shaped bread meals tend to be popular … Continue reading
Christmas Ornament Lunch
I am starting to decorate my house for Christmas so I made an ornament themed meal. Today I will probably start decorating my miniature trees. I have collected the Hallmark Miniature Ornaments since I was a kid. I make a … Continue reading
Holly Themed Lunch
Caution: While it is safe and fun to eat holly shaped food, actual holly leaves and berries can be toxic. This week my garden club worked with holly and other fresh greens to make holiday table arrangements. We sell arrangements … Continue reading
Snow Globe Bento Lunch
Recently I found Holiday Double Sided snow globe and snowflake cookie cutters at Target. I knew that I needed to make lunch with the snow globe. Since I thought that my readers would be just as excited I searched for … Continue reading
Gingerbread Houses and Bento Lunch
This year my 10 year old nephew and I each made Gingerbread houses for a contest in my town. Rules: they need to incorporate a candy cane, they can’t be larger than 12 inches by 12 inches, only the base … Continue reading
Snoopy Lunch for Schulz Birthday
In honor of Charles Schulz birthday, I have a Snoopy themed bento. I made this for my 12 year old nephew for dinner at home. I am thankful that my nieces and nephews of any age enjoy eating my bento … Continue reading
Turkey Shaped Bread Lunch
In time for Thanksgiving I made a simple lunch with a little bread shaped turkey. Container: EasyLunchBoxes Top: Turkey shaped bread with food marker details Bottom Left: Broccoli Bottom Right: Plain Greek Yogurt with some yogurt dyed orange and frozen … Continue reading
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Fox in Snow Bento Lunch
I received some cute fox cookie cutters from my sister for my birthday in August. I finally got around to using one. The fox is cooked and mashed carrots. The snow is mashed potatoes with a little butter and a … Continue reading
Fish Shaped Bread for Lunch
Today is Homemade Bread Day so of course I had to make a shaped bread bento. I started baking bread when I was 12. I love working with the dough, the smell of it baking, and of course eating it … Continue reading
Taco Salad Lunch
I made this lunch for my 14 year old nephew to bring to school for lunch. He requested taco salad. Container: EasyLunchBoxes Left Side: Lettuce, Mexican Cheese Blend, Salsa in Mini Dippers (I put the top on after taking the … Continue reading
Broccoli and Cheese Pasta for Lunch
Over the summer for my birthday a friend gave me the Moosewood Restaurant Cooking for Health cookbook. I love that it includes nutritional information for the recipes. I made the Broccoli-Cheese Wrap filling recipe with pasta for dinner with planned … Continue reading
Baymax Big Hero 6 Bento Lunch
Tonight I will take 2 nephews to see the movie Big Hero 6. I made this Baymax as part of dinner for one of my nephews (the other does not like mashed potatoes). Container: EasyLunchBoxes Left Side: Baymax (mashed potatoes, … Continue reading
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