Category Archives: Bento / Cute Food

Today’s lunch is a simple yet vibrant take on polenta. I enjoyed this easy-to-make unicorn themed meal. Container: EasyLunchBoxes Left Side:  Unicorn – Polenta made with water and cornmeal (stir 1 cup cornmeal into 2 cups of water, heat at medium-low heat … Continue reading →

I had so much fun putting together this easy, sheep-themed lunch—it’s simple to make, super cute, and sure to bring a smile to the table! Container: EasyLunchBoxes Left Side:  Sheep – polenta made with water and cornmeal (stir 1 cup cornmeal into … Continue reading →

I made this simple meal for lunch on a day I had to go into the office. Container: EasyLunchBoxes Left Side:  Oak Leaf – polenta made with water and cornmeal (stir 1 cup cornmeal into 2 cups of water, heat at medium-low … Continue reading →

I made this gnome themed tortellini lunch for myself. My entire tortellini collection is here. Container: Book Bento Box Left Side: Gnome – Cheddar cheese cut with a cookie cutter, Spinach tortellini with Garlic Butter Sauce Right Side: Marcona Almonds

My 23 year old niece and I made this simple lunch for her at my parents Lake House. Bear – Shaped bread (no cheese) with chocolate chip details, cherries, carrots

I made this as part of my Mom’s breakfast. She enjoyed this cute and tasty meal. Octopus: Watermelon cut with a cookie cutter, cottage cheese

I made this mermaid themed tortellini lunch for my Dad. My entire tortellini collection is here. Container: Prep Natural Glass Meal Containers Left Side: Mermaid – Cheddar cheese cut with a cookie cutter, Spinach tortellini with Garlic Butter Sauce, peas Right Side: Blueberries

I made this cat themed tortellini lunch for my Mom since she likes cats. My entire tortellini collection is here. Container: Prep Natural Glass Meal Containers Left Side: Cat – Cheddar cheese cut with a cookie cutter, Spinach tortellini with Garlic Butter Sauce … Continue reading →

I made this patriotic themed meal for myself. Here is my collection of other USA / Patriotic themed food. Container: EasyLunchBoxes Left Side: USA Country Shape – Cooked Nishiki rice pressed into a cookie cutter with plastic wrap, pesto, tomato sauce Top … Continue reading →

I made this for breakfast. It was a fun meal. Fish – Cantaloupe cut with a cookie cutter, melted chocolate details Blue Background – Cottage cheese with butterfly pea flower powder

I made this snack lunch to take to work. Container: EasyLunchBoxes Left Side: Fish – Corn tortilla cut with with a cookie cutter brushed with olive oil and baked at 350 for 10 minutes until brown, Hummus Top Right: Fish – Carrots cut … Continue reading →

I made this for breakfast. It was a delight to eat. Monarch Butterflies – Cantaloupe cut with a cookie cutter, melted chocolate details Green Background – Cottage cheese with matcha powder

I made this snack box meal to take to work. Container: ELB Snack Boxes Contents: Hummus, leaf carrots cut with a cookie cutter, broccoli, Honey Roasted Pistachio nuts, corn tortilla cut with with a leaf cookie cutter brushed with oil and … Continue reading →

I made this unusual looking turtle meal for myself. It tasted better than it looks. Container: Prep Natural Glass Meal Containers Top: Green Grapes, Edamame, sliced almonds Bottom: Turtle – Cooked Nishiki rice pressed into a cookie cutter with plastic wrap, pesto, … Continue reading →

I made this easy lobster polenta themed lunch for my Dad. Container: EasyLunchBoxes Left Side: Lobster – Polenta cut with a cookie cutter, tomato sauce, peas Top Right: Blueberries Bottom Right: Sliced radish

I made this simple and fun meal for myself. Container: EasyLunchBoxes Left Side: Frog – Cooked Nishiki rice pressed into a cookie cutter with plastic wrap, pesto, dried blueberry eyes, tomato sauce Top Right: Top Seedz Roasted Seeds with Sea Salt – Sunflower … Continue reading →

My parents and I enjoyed this delicious lunch at their Lake House. My Dad said it reminded him of a recipe his Mom used to make but she put bacon in it. Tomato, Cucumber, Feta and Black Olive Salad – … Continue reading →

I made this meal for myself. Other Vegetable Potato Salad lunches are here. Container: EasyLunchBoxes Left Side: Cherry Blossoms – Potato cut with a cookie cutter then roasted, red bell pepper and Cheddar cheese cut with a cookie cutter, pesto Top Right: Cashews … Continue reading →

I enjoy exploring how many ways I can depict the same theme. Today I have polenta as the main and a play on bee colors with savory and sweet. Container: EasyLunchBoxes Left Side: Bee Hive – Polenta cut with a cookie cutter … Continue reading →

I made this meal for my Dad at his request. The surprise item was spiralized radish. My Dad loves radish. Container: EasyLunchBoxes Left Side: Tornado – Mexican cheese blend mashed potatoes chilled then cut with a cookie cutter, Funnel Cloud – Piped … Continue reading →

I made this beautiful lunch for myself to bring to work. Container: EasyLunchBoxes Left Side: Daisies – Cheddar cheese cut with a cookie cutter, Center – cinnamon, cheese tortellini with olive oil, red wine vinegar, black pepper, black olives, tomatoes and snow … Continue reading →

I made this for myself on a day I needed to work in the office. Container: Cloud box from Japan (set of 3) Large Box: Airplane – Cheddar cheese cut with a cookie cutter, cottage cheese mixed with blueberries Small Box: Airplane – … Continue reading →

I made this meal for my 22 year old niece. The bread is stuffed with Nutella. Container: Wooden box purchased in Kyoto at Bento&co. Contents: Butterfly Bread – Shaped bread with Nutella inside, Raspberries

I made this meal for my Dad as part of my tortellini and weather series. Container: EasyLunchBoxes Left Side: Cloud with Lightning – Cheddar cheese cut with a cookie cutter, tortellini with olive oil, red wine vinegar, black pepper, black olives, grape … Continue reading →

I made this easy and fun meal to take to the office for lunch. Container: Book Bento Box Contents: Moon – Cheddar cut with a cookie cutter, blackberries, Marcona almonds, Rocket – Cheddar cut with a cookie cutter, spinach leaf, cottage cheese … Continue reading →

I made this meal for myself. I was happy to use a rice mold that has been in my stash for awhile. Crab – Niishiki rice shaped in a mold, tomato sauce on top, Eyes – Cheese cut with mini … Continue reading →

Here is another simple meal to continue with a recurring food theme – tortellini. Container: EasyLunchBoxes Left Side: Bunny – Cheddar cheese cut with a cookie cutter, Eye – cinnamon, cheese tortellini with olive oil, red wine vinegar, black pepper, black olives, … Continue reading →