Category Archives: Bento / Cute Food

Sunflower Bread Lunch

Posted on August 22, 2016 by eclecticlamb

My 14 year old nephew and I have a special tradition but he does not think it is special. We plant sunflower seeds together in my garden each year. We have done it for 3 years so far. I enjoy … Continue reading →

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Ice Cream Cone Themed Lunch

Posted on August 19, 2016 by eclecticlamb

I made this lunch for my waffle loving nephew. I love finding new ways to include waffles in lunch. Container: EasyLunchBoxes Left Side: Ice Cream Cones – waffles cut with an ice cream cone cookie cutter, bell pepper cut with … Continue reading →

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Graduation Themed Food

Posted on August 15, 2016 by eclecticlamb

When I make themed food for an occasion the food becomes part of the memories of that event. I am thrilled when I have new occasions to plan for and create cute food. My niece graduated from high school and … Continue reading →

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Mountain Day Japan Bento Lunches

Posted on August 10, 2016 by eclecticlamb

This year on August 11, Japan has a new national holiday. Mountain Day (山の日) is a day to appreciate mountains. Growing up I spent a lot of time in the Adirondack Mountains since my family has a summer home there. … Continue reading →

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2 Adirondack Themed Lunches

Posted on August 8, 2016 by eclecticlamb

My nephew and I visited my parents at their Adirondacks lake house. I packed these easy lunches for our trip in case we had a late arrival. We arrived on time and ate our lunches on the front deck overlooking … Continue reading →

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3 Robin Hood Themed Lunches

Posted on August 2, 2016 by eclecticlamb

Today as part of our 50 Summer Activities, I have Robin Hood themed food. We read the book, watched the BBC Robin Hood TV show and ate bento lunches. I used vintage cookie cutters to make sandwiches and crackers and … Continue reading →

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Fresh Watermelon Birthday Cake

Posted on July 25, 2016 by eclecticlamb

Two of my nephews, my niece and I made this fresh fruit cake to serve with dinner on their Mom’s birthday. My sister-in-law is a fan of fruit so it seemed like the perfect time to make this cake (it … Continue reading →

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Jellyfish Rice Lunch

Posted on July 20, 2016 by eclecticlamb

I made this as an easy meal my husband could heat up on a night he came home late from work. It could also be eaten for lunch. The sides are in silicone cups for easy removal before heating in … Continue reading →

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Easy Yoda Ice Cream

Posted on July 16, 2016 by eclecticlamb

As part of our 50 things to do this summer, my nephew and I made this ice cream treat. It is supposed to be Yoda but maybe it looks like a strange monster. Last year we tried to make Yoda … Continue reading →

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16 Birthday Car Themed Bento Lunch

Posted on July 12, 2016 by eclecticlamb

In my area when a person is 16 they can take a written test and once they pass it, they get a learners permit to drive. My nephew turned 16 today. He took and passed his written test and can … Continue reading →

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Tanabata Star Festival Lunch

Posted on July 7, 2016 by eclecticlamb

I enjoy celebrating the Japanese festival Tanabata. My neighbor (and Japanese student) and I made this Tanabata themed lunch. Container: EasyLunchBoxes Top Left: Brownie with star shaped powdered sugar (sprinkled sugar in a star shaped stencil) Bottom Left: Stars and … Continue reading →

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Shepherds Purse Lunch

Posted on July 1, 2016 by eclecticlamb

An item on our 50 Summer Activities list this summer was to make a bento lunch for their sister and deliver it to her at work. My 17 year old niece has a summer job as a field scout. She … Continue reading →

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Waffle Iron Day

Posted on June 29, 2016 by eclecticlamb

Today is National Waffle Iron Day. We like waffles for breakfast, lunch or dinner. I did not take photos of my two waffle irons (one makes round waffles and one makes square ones) but I have two meals featuring waffles. … Continue reading →

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Sea Turtle Pancake Lunch

Posted on June 24, 2016 by eclecticlamb

My nephew made this lunch for himself with only a little advice from me. Container: EasyLunchBoxes Left Side: Sea Turtle pancakes (after making pancakes, cut-out with cookie cutter, eat scraps), strawberries, maple syrup (in small blue container) Top Right: Sea … Continue reading →

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Waffle Flags

Posted on June 22, 2016 by eclecticlamb

Since I often make food for the same people and they have limited food they will eat, it sometimes takes a lot of creative thinking to come up with new ideas for my meals. My 11 year old nephew likes … Continue reading →

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Music Pretzel Lunch

Posted on June 20, 2016 by eclecticlamb

We are fans of homemade pretzels and I am always looking for new ways to serve them for lunch. I found this and used my normal pretzel recipe to make it. My 14 year old nephew ate this lunch. He … Continue reading →

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Flower Pot Bread with Vegetable Flowers

Posted on June 19, 2016 by eclecticlamb

My nephew and I made these flower pot breads with vegetable flowers and ate them as part of our dinner. I used this bread recipe. The flowers are bell pepper and carrots cut with flower cookie cutters. The flowers are … Continue reading →

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Ladybug Rice Bento Lunch

Posted on June 17, 2016 by eclecticlamb

I made this lunch for my nephew since he enjoys salsa rice with black beans and salsa. I enjoy seeing how many salsa and rice themes I can make. Container: EasyLunchBoxes Left Side: Ladybugs – cooked hot Nishiki rice mixed … Continue reading →

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Mashed Potato Fish Bento

Posted on June 15, 2016 by eclecticlamb

I made this meal for my husband to eat as dinner on a night that he returned home very late from work. I put the sides in silicone cups for easy removal before he heated the rest in a microwave. … Continue reading →

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Dinosaur Birthday Lunch

Posted on June 13, 2016 by eclecticlamb

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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Space Guest Post at Bento Ninja

Posted on June 9, 2016 by eclecticlamb

Today I have a space themed guest post at Bento Ninja. Go check it out!

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50 Summer Activities

Posted on June 8, 2016 by eclecticlamb

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 →

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Frog with Cap and Diploma Graduation Bento Lunch

Posted on June 3, 2016 by eclecticlamb

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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Cardinal Bento Lunch

Posted on June 2, 2016 by eclecticlamb

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 →

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Crepes for Lunch

Posted on June 1, 2016 by eclecticlamb

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 →

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Panda Mashed Potatoes Bento Lunch

Posted on May 31, 2016 by eclecticlamb

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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Zucchini Pie and Cherry Pie for Lunch

Posted on May 30, 2016 by eclecticlamb

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 →

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Raccoon Themed Lunch

Posted on May 16, 2016 by eclecticlamb

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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Brown Bear Brown Bear Book Themed Lunch

Posted on May 13, 2016 by eclecticlamb

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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Thy Friend Obadiah Book Seagull Themed Lunch

Posted on May 12, 2016 by eclecticlamb

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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Tale of Peter Rabbit Book Themed Lunch

Posted on May 11, 2016 by eclecticlamb

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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The Little Engine that Could Book Themed Lunch

Posted on May 10, 2016 by eclecticlamb

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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Corduroy Book Themed Lunch

Posted on May 9, 2016 by eclecticlamb

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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Chess Pizza Lunch

Posted on May 6, 2016 by eclecticlamb

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 →

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Children’s Day Japan Themed Food

Posted on May 5, 2016 by eclecticlamb

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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Chewbacca Sandwich with Yoda Yogurt

Posted on May 4, 2016 by eclecticlamb

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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Dance Themed Sandwich Lunch

Posted on April 29, 2016 by eclecticlamb

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 →

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Blueberry Scones for Lunch

Posted on April 27, 2016 by eclecticlamb

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 →

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World Penguin Day Lunch

Posted on April 25, 2016 by eclecticlamb

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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Flower Pretzel Lunch

Posted on April 22, 2016 by eclecticlamb

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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Cinnamon Arrows Archery Lunch

Posted on April 19, 2016 by eclecticlamb

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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Individual Sour Cherry Cobblers

Posted on April 13, 2016 by eclecticlamb

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

Posted on April 10, 2016 by eclecticlamb

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

Posted on April 8, 2016 by eclecticlamb

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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Dragon Tortilla Chips Bento Lunch

Posted on April 7, 2016 by eclecticlamb

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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Unicorn Bento Lunch

Posted on April 6, 2016 by eclecticlamb

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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Sea Serpent Bento Lunch

Posted on April 5, 2016 by eclecticlamb

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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Mermaid Bento Lunch

Posted on April 4, 2016 by eclecticlamb

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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Snoopy Doghouse Snack Lunch

Posted on April 1, 2016 by eclecticlamb

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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3 Easter Lunches

Posted on March 21, 2016 by eclecticlamb

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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