Category Archives: Bento / Cute Food

Spring Themed Food

Happy Spring! This is my collection of Spring themed food. Over the years, I created a lot of flower themed food. I will restrict the flowers in this collection to Daffodil, Tulip, Lily of the Valley, and Flowering Trees. DAFFODIL … Continue reading

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Rainbow Pot of Gold and March Deco

Happy St. Patrick’s Day. I made this fun meal for myself. I rarely make food with rainbows since I find it difficult but I am happy with this very simple rainbow. Click here to see my St. Patrick’s Day food … Continue reading

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Shamrock Polenta

I made this meal for myself since I am often looking for new ways to depict shamrocks and flags in food. Container: EasyLunchBoxes Left Side: Shamrock – Polenta cut with a cookie cutter, cream cheese, spinach, roasted broccoli Top Right: Cucumber, hummus Bottom … Continue reading

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Astronaut Sandwich Lunch

I made this Astronaut as a guest post for another blog in 2016. The host site no longer exists so I am now publishing the details here. Container: EasyLunchBoxes Left Side: Astronaut – Wheat bread (cut with a cookie cutter) peanut butter … Continue reading

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Hippo Pizza

My 20 year old niece and I made this hippo meal. I made and cut the pizza dough, she did the rest. Container: U Konserve Contents: Large Hippo – pizza dough cut with a cookie cutter, mozzarella cheese, Small Hippos, pizza dough, … Continue reading

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March Lamb or Lion Themed Food

Happy March! Here is my collection of lamb or lion themed meals. As with my other collections, I will update when I create something new. 2022: Pizza 2021: Roasted Sweet and White Potato over Pesto 2017: Hard Boiled Egg 2017: … Continue reading

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Sheep Cheese Tortellini

I made this fun and simple lunch for myself. Container: EasyLunchBoxes Left Side: Sheep – cheddar cheese (cut with a cookie cutter), food marker detail, cheese tortellini with Italian dressing, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, black olive Top Right: Utz White Cheddar Cheese Balls Bottom … Continue reading

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Caterpillar Carrots on Bread Leaf

My 20 year old niece and I made this meal. Glass Container with Lid Caterpillars: Rainbow carrots cut with a cookie cutter Leaf: Fougasse bread Dirt: Nutella

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Bagels with Elephant Salad

Last weekend, my 24 year old niece came over for lunch and a visit. It was delightful to catch up and give her a tour of my house. Container: EasyLunchBoxes Left Side: Elephants – Bell pepper and cucumber cut with a cookie … Continue reading

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Abraham Lincoln Pizza

I know that this does not look like Abe Lincoln. My Dad ate this and had no idea what the theme was supposed to be. But, I provided fun nourishment to my family and that is what really matters. Container: EasyLunchBoxes … Continue reading

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Winter Themed Food

This is my collection of winter themed food including snowmen, snowflakes and winter sports. As with my other collections, I plan to update when I create something new. SNOWMAN Polenta Snowman Pizza Snowman Mashed Potato Snowman Citrus Snowman Mashed Potato … Continue reading

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Felt Roses Wreath Valentine Deco and Meal

Happy Valentine’s Day! This is my first year decorating my fireplace and mantle for February. Last year I did not yet have the mantle. Also I was too busy working on my house to decorate. I am very pleased with … Continue reading

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Cupid Rice

I made this meal for my Mom. I don’t have a lot of success depicting cupid out of food. I don’t consider this a success but I think it is okay for a cupid. They are odd looking. Here is … Continue reading

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Heart Tart

I made this meal as a Valentine for myself. Container: EasyLunchBoxes Left Side: Heart – Tomato Tart Top Right: Macadamia nuts Bottom Right: Raspberries

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Polenta Heart

I made this lunch for my Dad. Container: EasyLunchBoxes Left Side: Heart – homemade polenta cut with a cookie cutter, tomato sauce, peas Top Right: Pistachios with hearts drawn with food coloring marker Bottom Right: Strawberries

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Groundhog Day Themed Food

Happy Groundhog Day! Here is my collection of groundhog themed meals. As with my other collections, I will update when I create something new. 2023: Nutella and Whipped Cream Pancake 2022: Ravioli 2021: Polenta 2019: Quesadilla 2018: Rice 2016: Mashed … Continue reading

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Groundhog Pancake

My niece and my Mom made this breakfast when at my house. Groundhog – Pancake cut with cookie cutter, Nutella, eye – chocolate chip Droppings – Chocolate chips Snow Covered Ground – Pancake with whipped cream Others in this series: … Continue reading

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Vegetable Wellington with Roasted Garlic Carrots

Tuesday was Carol’s birthday so I had her over for a birthday meal. The wellington is a favorite and I have made it for many Thanksgivings and Carol’s birthdays. This year I served it with spiralized carrots to add something … Continue reading

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Mexican Vegan Birthday Dinner

My friend Deborah’s birthday is this week. I had her over for dinner. I asked for food requests and she said, “Mexican flavors / spices”. I find it so much fun to get menu inspiration from friends. We both enjoyed! … Continue reading

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Quinoa Cats Lunch

I don’t think that these look like cats but that is what they were supposed to be. I made this for my friend Carol. When I asked for her food or theme requests, she requested the quinoa cakes I shared … Continue reading

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Rice Cow

My niece and I made this meal for her lunch. The theme was her request. Container: Prep Natural Glass Meal Containers Top: Yogurt Pudding with mini chocolate chips on top (see recipe below) Bottom: Cow – Niishiki rice shaped with plastic wrap in … Continue reading

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Snowman Polenta

I made this adorable snowman lunch for my Mom. I was inspired to do a snowman since I was making polenta and she likes cream cheese. Container: EasyLunchBoxes Left Side: Snowman – Homemade polenta (cut with a cookie cutter), cream cheese, Hat … Continue reading

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Rice Snowflake

I made this rice and peas lunch for my Dad. I included Radish since it is one of his favorites. Container: EasyLunchBoxes Left Side: Snowflake – Niishiki rice shaped with plastic wrap in a cookie cutter, pearl fresh mozzarella attached with spaghetti, … Continue reading

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Snowflake Fougasse

I made this meal for my Mom. The fougasse bread was supposed to be a snowflake. Container: EasyLunchBoxes Left Side: Snowflake – Fougasse (ladder) bread – Great Breads by Martha Rose Shulman (see below) Top Right: Honey Walnut Cream Cheese – chopped walnuts, … Continue reading

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Sloth Pancakes

My Mom and 20 year old niece made these pancakes when at my house. Sloth – Chocolate chip pancake cut with cookie cutter Branch – Chocolate chip pancake cut with cookie cutter, Nutella Droppings – Chocolate chips Others in this … Continue reading

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Cheese Snowman on Tortellini

I made this snowman themed tortellini lunch for my Mom. It was an easy but attractive meal on a busy day. Container: EasyLunchBoxes Left Side: Snowman – cheddar cheese (cut with a cookie cutter), food marker details, cheese tortellini with Italian dressing, … Continue reading

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Homemade Ramen Lunch

On New Years Day, my niece made homemade ramen. She did most of the work. I only helped with the broth, some toppings and prepared the dessert. Five of us enjoyed the delicious ramen with toppings (my friend Carol joined … Continue reading

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New Years Eve Party 2023

I am a true morning person. I am normally awake and active by 5 am. Staying up until midnight is rare for me even on New Years Eve. This year when my 20 year old niece made plans to be … Continue reading

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Happy New Year 2023

Happy New Year! I made this snack meal for my friend’s 14 year old daughter Elizabeth. Container: EasyLunchBoxes Left Side:  2023 – Cheddar cheese cut with a cookie cutter, celery, tortilla chips cut with cookie cutters, brushed with olive oil, sprinkled with salt … Continue reading

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Gingerbread Sheep Pub

I helped my niece make a gingerbread house this year that was inspired by one of my mom’s fairy houses. At my mom’s lake house my niece sets up the fairy houses, and each year she puts all of the … Continue reading

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Christmas 2022

My first Christmas in my home was special. My 20 year old niece joined my parents and me on December 27. We celebrated Christmas Eve on the 27 and Christmas day with her on the 28. We waited for stockings … Continue reading

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White Christmas Dinner

This year for my fancy Christmas meal my theme was “White Christmas”. During the planning stage, whenever I told people my theme, they looked at me strangely. It was a little unusual to plan an entire meal with all the … Continue reading

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Top 10 Bento 2022

As is my tradition, here are my Top 10 Lunches from 2022! It was a busy and often stressful year renovating and decorating my new house. I did not put as much effort into planning and making cute meals as … Continue reading

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Trader Joes Gingerbread House

This year, during the weeks I normally would make and bring gingerbread to the museum, I had contractors here all day. It was disruptive to my normal life and I did not complete a piece for the show and auction. … Continue reading

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Reindeer Snack Meal

I made this snack meal for my friend’s 14 year old daughter Elizabeth. Container: EasyLunchBoxes Left Side:  Reindeer – tortilla chips cut with a cookie cutter, brushed with olive oil, sprinkled with salt – bake in 375 over for about 10 minutes, cherry … Continue reading

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Zucchini Trees in Snow

I made this simple and satisfying lunch for myself. Container: EasyLunchBoxes Left Side: Trees – zucchini cut with a cookie cutter, cottage cheese potato salad, assorted lettuce Top Right: Macadamia nuts Bottom Right: Raspberries

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Vegetarian Thanksgiving 2022

My Mom and I prepared a Vegetarian Thanksgiving this year in Delmar, NY. My friend Carol and I drove the 3.5 hours to the Albany, NY area on the morning of Thanksgiving we mostly had the roads to ourselves! There … Continue reading

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Turkey Vegetable Potato Salad

Happy Thanksgiving! I made this lunch awhile ago for my Dad. We all enjoy this series of cute vegetable potato themed meals. Container: EasyLunchBoxes Left Side: Turkeys – sweet potato cut with a cookie cutter and roasted, orange Cheddar cut with a cookie … Continue reading

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Turkey Hand Pie Lunch

 I made this turkey themed meal for my Mom. She loved it! Container: EasyLunchBoxes Left Side: Turkey – (hand pies) pie crust with apple, brie, and chopped walnuts in-between the 2 crusts cut with a cookie cutter, press with fingers to seal … Continue reading

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Cardinal Rice Tart

I made this meal for myself. It is a basic vegetable and rice meal made fun by using cookie cutters and a mini tart pan. Container: EasyLunchBoxes Top: Cardinal – red bell pepper cut with a cookie cutter, sautéed onion, cheddar cheese, … Continue reading

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Red Panda Mashed Potatoes

I am not sure if this looks like a red panda but I was inspired by a recent visit to the Seneca Park Zoo. The Red Panda posed for me! The dill pickles were from a neighbor friend. They were … Continue reading

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Mummy Hand Pie Lunch

Happy Halloween! I made this meal for my Dad. After 11 years of themed food, this is actually my first time making a mummy theme! Container: EasyLunchBoxes Left Side: Mummies – (hand pies) pie crust with tomato sauce and mozzarella, strips of … Continue reading

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Ghost Peas and Rice Tart

I made this fun meal for myself. Container: EasyLunchBoxes Left Side: Ghost – Radish cut with a cookie cutter, Eyes – paprika, peas, cheddar cheese, rice Top Right: Pumpkin Seeds Bottom Right: Ghost – apple with cut out (cookie cutter and knife), Eyes – … Continue reading

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Ghost Grilled Cheese

My 20 year old nice and I made this meal together. Tomato soup with grilled cheese is an delicious combination. Container: Insulated Contents: Campbells Tomato Soup Container: U Konserve Contents: Ghost Grilled Cheese – sourdough bread cut with a cookie cutter, grilled … Continue reading

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Ghostly Peanut Noodles

I often make peanut noodles for myself or anyone who is willing to eat them. They are always delicious but when I create a theme they are more fun to eat. Container: Prep Natural Glass Meal Containers Left Side: Ghosts – Cucumber … Continue reading

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Ghost Mashed Potato Lunch

Today I have the first of this years Halloween themed meals. I made this meal for my Dad. Look here for past Halloween meals. Container: EasyLunchBoxes Left Side: Ghosts – Cheddar mashed potatoes cooled then cut with a cookie cutter, Eyes – … Continue reading

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Polenta Star Lunch

I made this simple meal for myself. I should serve polenta with homemade tomato sauce more often. I enjoyed the combination. Container: Prep Natural Glass Meal Containers Contents: Stars – Homemade polenta cooled then cut with cookie cutters, tomato sauce with … Continue reading

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Cheese Deer Potato Salad Lunch

I made this simple and satisfying lunch for myself. Container: EasyLunchBoxes Left Side: Fawn – cheese cut with a cookie cutter, cottage cheese potato salad, assorted lettuce Top Right: Macadamia nuts Bottom Right: Red grapes

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Squirrel Vegetable Potato Salad

I made this lunch for my Mom to celebrate the season and continue my series of cute vegetable potato themed meals. Container: EasyLunchBoxes Left Side: Squirrels – sweet potato cut with a cookie cutter and roasted, orange Cheddar cut with a cookie … Continue reading

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Fall Themed Dinner

To celebrate the change in seasons and find an excuse to use Leaf Shaped Tortilla chips in a meal, I made a fall themed dinner for my parents and friend Carol. The meal also showed off my newly decorated for … Continue reading

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