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Author Archives: eclecticlamb
Snowman Bento
Container: ECO Lunchboxes Vegetable: Broccoli Snowman: Onigiri filled with vegetable filling, pumpernickel bread (hat), dried blueberries (eyes and mouth), carrot (nose and scarf) Snowflakes: Cheddar cheese (used star pastry tip) Fruit: Apples cut using snowman cutter (arranged in snowflake shape) … Continue reading
Pancake Breakfast Bento
My 14 year old niece was over for the day. We decided to make breakfast for lunch and pack it into a cute bento. It was fun and delicious. Container: Bento box from Japan Fruit: Orange slices and dried cherries … Continue reading
Farm Themed Quiet Book
My 14 year old niece, my husband and I made quiet books as Christmas gifts for our 2 youngest cousins/nephews (in different families). We designed and created two identical books. One book has a blue cover, the other red. We … Continue reading
Un-Fried Rice Bento
This is the second lunch I made from the Cooking with Trader Joe’s Cookbook: Easy Lunch Boxes by Kelly Lester. The book features recipes from many contributors. The Un-Fried Rice recipe (page 166 ) is from Lisa of 100 Days … Continue reading
Stitched Lamb Valentine Card
It has been awhile since I shared some embroidery. TAST 2012 is done. This is a simple piece that I stitched many years ago. I made it into a paper Valentine’s Day card and mailed it to friends and relatives. … Continue reading
Winter Bento
I made this lunch for my 23 month old nephew. He enjoyed it, especially the apple snowmen. Container: Easylunchboxes Snowflake and Snowman: Peanut butter sandwiches on wheat bread (I used this cutter set) Fruit: Clementine and apples Cheese and Crackers: … Continue reading
Dumplings Around the World
On Christmas day my family feasted on dumplings from around the world. I came up with this idea because I wanted something fun and unusual for 5 adults celebrating Christmas day together. Each course was served 1 to 2 hours … Continue reading
2012 Top 10 Favorite Lunches
I thought it would be fun to identify 10 of my favorite bentos from 2012. It was a challenge because I have many favorites. I placed bentos on this list for many reasons. Some made the list for exceptional taste. … Continue reading
12 Drummers Drumming Bento
Day 12 of my 12 days of Christmas bentos… Container: EasyLunchBoxes Vegetable: Spinach Fruit: Pomegranate seeds Background: Lettuce Drummer Drumming: Hand pie filled with tomatoes, herbs, and cheese, Wilton candy eyes and spaghetti Drum and Drum Sticks: Pie crust, pretzel … Continue reading
Posted in Bento / Cute Food
Tagged 12 days of Christmas lunch, bento, Drummer Drumming Food, vegetarian
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11 Pipers Piping Bento
Day 11 of my 12 days of Christmas bentos… Container: EasyLunchBoxes Main: Vegetarian Shepherds Pie Piper Piping: Sweet potatoes piped using this picture as a guide. Fruit: Clementine Dairy: Wegman’s Greek Maple Yogurt with sanding sugar Related Posts Partridge in … Continue reading
10 Lords a Leaping Bento
Day 10 of my 12 days of Christmas bentos… Container: EasyLunchBoxes Main: Trader Joe’s Veggie & Flaxseed Tortilla Chips with Wegman’s salsa Lord Leaping: Cheese hat with carrot accent, brussel sprout head, cheese eye and mouth, cucumber body, carrot arms … Continue reading
Posted in Bento / Cute Food
Tagged 12 days of Christmas lunch, Chips and Salsa bento, vegetarian
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9 Ladies Dancing Bento
Day 9 of my 12 days of Christmas bentos… Container: EasyLunchBoxes Main: Baked risotto Lady Dancing: Paprika Fruit: Blackberries Vegetable: Mukimame (shelled soybeans) Related Posts Partridge in a Pear Tree 2 Turtle Doves 3 French Hens 4 Calling Birds 5 … Continue reading
8 Maids a Milking Bento
Day 8 of my 12 days of Christmas bentos… My 14 year old niece helped me with this one. Container: EasyLunchBoxes Cow: Almond butter sandwich on wheat bread, fruit roll up details, sprinkle eye, cheddar cheese udder Milk Maid: Almond … Continue reading
Posted in Bento / Cute Food
Tagged 12 days of Christmas food, cow lunch, cow themed food, vegetarian
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7 Swans a Swimming Bento
Day 7 of my 12 days of Christmas bentos… Container: EasyLunchBoxes Fruit: Blueberries Swan: Rice (pumpernickel and carrot details) Vegetable: Sugar snap peas Protein: Wegmans Cashew Blend – Cashews, Almonds & Pecans Related Posts Partridge in a Pear Tree 2 … Continue reading
6 Geese a Laying Bento
Day 6 of my 12 days of Christmas bentos… Container: EasyLunchBoxes Background: Lettuce Goose: Potato wafers (pages 26 and 246 Martha Stewart’s Hors D’oeuvres Handbook) Nest: Spinach linguini served with marinara sauce Eggs: Almonds dipped in white chocolate Vegetable: Carrot … Continue reading
5 Golden Rings Bento
Day 5 of my 12 days of Christmas bentos… a golden theme. Container: EasyLunchBoxes Golden Ring: Bagel sandwich with horseradish cheddar and lettuce Vegetable: Yellow pepper Fruit: Dried pineapple Related Posts Partridge in a Pear Tree 2 Turtle Doves 3 … Continue reading
Posted in Bento / Cute Food
Tagged 12 Days of Christmas, 12 days of Christmas lunch, vegetarian
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4 Calling Birds Bento
Day 4 of my 12 days of Christmas bentos… Container: EasyLunchBoxes Calling Bird: Peanut butter sandwich on pumpernickel bread, dried blueberry eye, red pepper wing, pretzel sticks legs, finger potato branch Background: Lettuce Vegetable: Cauliflower served with ranch dip Fruit: Kiwi … Continue reading
Posted in Bento / Cute Food
Tagged 12 Days of Christmas, 12 days of Christmas lunch, vegetarian
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3 French Hens Bento
Day 3 of my 12 days of Christmas bentos… Container: EasyLunchBoxes French Hen: Croissant Cheese: Trader Joe’s Mini Brie Bites Lettering: Carrots Vegetable: Green beans Fruit: Grapefruit Related Posts Partridge in a Pear Tree 2 Turtle Doves 4 Calling Birds 5 Golden Rings … Continue reading
Posted in Bento / Cute Food
Tagged 12 Days of Christmas, 12 days of Christmas lunch, vegetarian
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2 Turtle Doves Bento
Here is day 2 of my 12 days of Christmas bentos. I decided that I will only feature one of each item. So my turtle dove is alone but I have some vegetable hearts. Container: EasyLunchBoxes Turtle Dove: Cheese quesadilla … Continue reading
Posted in Bento / Cute Food
Tagged 12 Days of Christmas, 12 days of Christmas lunch, vegetarian
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1 Partridge in a Pear Tree Bento
I decided to make 12 bentos to represent each of the gifts from the 12 Days of Christmas song. Today is the first day because I want to end on Christmas day. This one turned out sparse and modern looking … Continue reading
Posted in Bento / Cute Food
Tagged 12 Days of Christmas, 12 days of Christmas lunch, shaped bread, vegetarian
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Christmas Appetizer Party
I helped my parents host a Christmas themed party for their neighbors. We served hot and cold appetizers. Our guests brought desserts. It was a fun party to host. Special Touches: Candy Cane vase with flowers (My Mom was inspired … Continue reading
Posted in Food, Party Planning
Tagged appetizer dinner, dinner party, holiday themed meal
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Gingerbread Men Bento
Container: EasyLunchBoxes Fruit: Seckel pear Vegetable: Red pepper cut into gingerbread men shapes Sandwiches: Wheat bread gingerbread men with Sunbutter (I received a free sample). I decorated the men with Wilton candy eyes and cinnamon decorations. Dessert: Pepperidge Farm Ginger … Continue reading
Posted in Bento / Cute Food
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Holiday Bento Blog Hop
I am thrilled to join my Bento Bloggers and Friends on a Holiday themed blog hop. Please follow the button at the end of this post to continue on to the next blog and follow the hop until you return … Continue reading
Posted in Bento / Cute Food
Tagged christmas tree lunch, Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree
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Week 48 Arrowhead Stitch
The stitch for week 48 of TAST was the Arrowhead stitch. This was a fun and easy stitch to learn.
Posted in Embroidery
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Panda Bento
The theme this week (starting Friday Dec. 7) at the Bento Blog Network is copycat. I was inspired by bentoriffic’s – CuteZcute panda lunch and decided to copy her sandwich and clementine. I was also inspired to put a grain … Continue reading
Week 47 Portuguese Border Stitch
The stitch for week 47 of TAST was the Portuguese Border stitch. The sample here is my third try and it still does not look like the example. My tension is off. But at least I completed a sample of … Continue reading
Posted in Embroidery
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Bagel and Granola Bar Bento
This was a very quick bento to make. I was inspired by breakfast leftovers. My 8 year old nephew came up with the idea to add the animal picks. Container: EasyLunchBoxes Vegetable: Sugar snap peas Fruit: Red grapes Cheese: Cheddar … Continue reading
Posted in Bento / Cute Food
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Waffle Pizza Bento
This was the first bento I made from the Cooking with Trader Joe’s Cookbook: Easy Lunch Boxes by Kelly Lester. The book features recipes from many contributors. The Waffle Pizzaaaah! recipe (page 152) is from Corey of Family Fresh Meals. She … Continue reading
Pumpkin and Corn Centerpiece
My garden club has a tradition of making 36 arrangements for the Thanksgiving meal at our County Skilled Nursing Facility. The design and assembly of the arrangements was a group effort. A garden club member came up with the concept … Continue reading
Sports Bento
My 8 year old nephew and I planned and made this bento. It was his idea to do a sports themed lunch. We had a great time making this and he enjoyed eating this lunch. Note: It was his first … Continue reading
Posted in Bento / Cute Food
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Week 46 Checkered Chain Stitch
The stitch for week 46 of TAST was the Checkered Chain stitch. It was a quick and fun stitch to learn!
Posted in Embroidery
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Thankful Bento Blog Hop
I am pleased to join Bento Bloggers and Friends on this “I’m thankful for…” blog hop. After viewing my post, please click on the Thanks button to continue on to the next blogs to see the many bento interpretations of … Continue reading
Posted in Bento / Cute Food
Tagged turret, turret shaped lunch, turret themed lunch, victorian home food
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Week 45 Open Base Needlewoven Picot
The stitch for week 45 of TAST was the Open Base Needlewoven Picot stitch. It is similar to the Closed Base Needlewoven Picot but it has a wider base. I enjoyed learning this stitch.
Posted in Embroidery
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Mickey Bento
This was a quick and easy lunch. In the time that it took to cook the pasta, the rest of the meal was ready. The Mickey pasta was a gift from my 10 year old niece. The watermelon was inspired … Continue reading
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My First Flower Show Entry
My garden club district held a flower show during their semi-annual meeting. I am glad that I entered. It was a great experience. I made the above three brooches and picked the one to submit in the parking lot of … Continue reading
Posted in Crafts
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Cornucopia Bento
Container: EasyLunchBoxes Vegetables: Sugar snap peas and carrots Bread: French bread shaped as cornucopia (see note) Fruit: Seckel pear Protein: Colby jack cheese cut into fruit and vegetable shapes Note: Over the years I have made many cornucopia shaped breads. … Continue reading
Week 44 Closed Base Needlewoven Picot
The stitch for week 44 of TAST was the Closed Base Needlewoven Picot stitch. As is typical when I learn new stitches this stitch took some practice. My last try worked out the best. The Closed Base Needlewoven Picot stitch … Continue reading
Posted in Embroidery
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Italy Bento
This was made in the summer. My niece and I made this easy lunch. She was 13 at the time but is now 14. Container: Sistema Klip It to Go Main: Penne with Wegmans Pasta Sauce Decoration: Italy flag and … Continue reading
Posted in Bento / Cute Food
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Halloween Treats 2012
This is some of what we will be handing out to trick-or-treaters this year. Typically we get about 250 kids come to our door seeking treats. I like to give something special to the first 25 trick-or-treaters. This year my … Continue reading
Spiderweb Pumpkin Cheesecake
Pumpkin cheesecake with sour cream topping Spun sugar spiderweb Chocolate spiders My husband and I made this several years ago before I had a blog. The photo is not great and the spiderweb is not perfect but we were still … Continue reading
Jack O’ Lantern Themed Dinner
My family and I prepared and enjoyed a jack o’ lantern themed meal. Each course had a jack o’ lantern face and all but one course had pumpkin. Appetizer: Pumpkin cheese ball with crackers, carrots, and sugar snap peas I … Continue reading
Posted in Food, Party Planning
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Week 43 Buttonhole Wheel Cups
The stitch for week 43 of TAST was the Buttonhole Wheel Cup. I did not pay close enough to the directions with my first two attempts (sampler below). The spokes on the wheel need to be close for the cup … Continue reading
Posted in Embroidery
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Bagel Jack O’ Lantern Bento
Container: ECO Lunchbox Fruit: Orange sections with raisins (Jack o’ lantern face) Sandwiches: Homemade mini bagels with pumpkin cream cheese (cream cheese, canned pumpkin, pumpkin pie spice), roasted pumpkin seeds (eyes), black olives (faces), sugar snap peas (stems) Vegetables: baby … Continue reading
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Japanese Themed Birthday Party
My niece had a Japanese themed birthday party for her 14th birthday party with family. The focus of the theme was nature (crane, maple leaf, cherry blossom, and bamboo). We planned an Americanized version of Japanese food because many of … Continue reading
Posted in Party Planning
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Cheese and Crackers Butterfly Bento
My friend and I made this lunch for her 4 year old daughter. Her daughter was very happy with this cute lunch. Container: EasyLunchBoxes Crackers: Pepperidge Farm Butterfly Crackers Cheese: Cheddar cheese Fruit: Apple slices cut into butterflies with apple … Continue reading
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Week 42 Italian Border Stitch
The stitch for week 42 of TAST was the Italian Border stitch. I enjoyed working with this easy stitch. I did not notice until I took the photo that I stitched the words on the wrong side of the piece. … Continue reading
Posted in Embroidery
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Domino Costume Halloween Bento Hop
I am happy to join my fellow Bento Bloggers & Friends on this Halloween themed blog hop. Please follow the hop button on each blog to see all of the Halloween themed bentos. While brainstorming for this lunch I thought … Continue reading
Week 41 Knotted Loop Stitch
The stitch for week 41 of TAST was the Knotted Loop stitch. At first I struggled with learning this stitch. But once I figured it out I had fun varying the stitch.
Posted in Embroidery
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Fall Leaf Bento
My friend and I made this lunch for her 7 year old daughter. Container: EasyLunchBoxes Fruit: Apple leaves, Wegmans Fruit Flat (veins on leaf sandwich) Sandwich: Peanut Butter and Raspberry Jam on wheat bread Vegetable: Carrots Dairy: Wegmans Blueberry Greek … Continue reading
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Falling Leaves Bento Lunch
On Columbus Day I went on a hike and picnic with my niece (13) and nephew (8). We went to Linear Park in Penfield, NY. It was a beautiful fall day with falling leaves. The hike was fun and our … Continue reading
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