Category Archives: Bento / Cute Food

Pumpkin Patch Lunch

With pumpkin shaped cookie cutters, this is a quick lunch to prepare. Container: EasyLunchBoxes Pumpkin Patch: Peanut butter and strawberry jam on wheat bread, pretzel sticks Vegetable: Pumpkins (cucumber) Fruit: Raspberries

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Lamb Bento

Recently I received my order of the Animal Palz Mini Sandwich Maker and Egg Press. It makes a lamb, bat, panda, and monkey. Of course for my first time using it I had to see how many different things I … Continue reading

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Flying Bats Bento

I had some leftover pumpernickel bread so I thought it would be perfect to make bat sandwiches. Container: Goodbyn Bynto Top Tier: Bat shaped pumpernickel sandwiches with peanut butter, icing eyes Middle Tier: Mozzarella cheese stick, pretzel sticks Bottom Tier: … Continue reading

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Columbus Day Lunch

My neighbor asked me if I was going to make a Columbus Day themed lunch. I was not planning on it but I liked the idea. So here it is. I made this for my husband with items I had … Continue reading

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Pasta Alla Norma Lunch

This was an tasty dinner turned into delicious leftovers for lunch. I love eggplant but my husband doesn’t so I had this for dinner with my parents when he was working. I put the fruit in a silicone cup so … Continue reading

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Peace for Niece

I made this lunch for my now 9 year old niece. It is her birthday today! This was a lunch at home and she ate the pasta warm. Container: EasyLunchBoxes Peace Pasta: Annie’s Homegrown Organic Peace Pasta with Parmesan, peace … Continue reading

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Vegetable Biryani Lunch

I love having leftovers for lunch! This dish made a pleasant dinner with my parents and a tasteful lunch for me. Container: EasyLunchBoxes Main: Vegetable Biryani – I did not use the cumin seeds, used ground ginger, and added lime … Continue reading

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Maine Vacation Lunch

The last weekend in September I went with my parents to Maine for the weekend. We had wonderful weather! My parents like eating fish while in Maine. As a vegetarian that is not my interest but I love walking the … Continue reading

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Turn That Frown Upside Down

Today is World Smile Day. When I read about this day I immediately thought about a smile toast stamp that I had not yet used. I think that my vegetable smile may look a little creepy. This was an easy … Continue reading

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Robot Bento

This is the first time I used a Goodbyn Bynto container that I purchased at Target. It was also the first time I used my newly purchased robot cutters. My 9 year old nephew ate this on a day we … Continue reading

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Soccer Bento Lunch

I wanted to have cheese and crackers for lunch so I made this soccer themed bento for myself. It was easy to make but so much fun to draw the soccer ball on cheese! Container: ECO Lunchboxes Fruit: Apples with … Continue reading

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The Colors of Autumn Bento Lunches

To celebrate the season of fall, I made these three leaf themed bentos for myself. While I did enjoy the treat of having maple apple crisp for lunch (and my husband enjoyed eating the rest of it), the oak leaf … Continue reading

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Blue Cheese Walnut Fettuccine Lunch

The green beans and fettuccine were from a dinner with my parents. It made an excellent leftovers for lunch meal. Container: EasyLunchBoxes Vegetable: Green Beans with Toasted Almond Gremolata Fruit: Green grapes Fettuccine: Blue Cheese Walnut Fettuccine with Toasted Breadcrumbs … Continue reading

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Black Bean and Cheddar Quesadilla Lunch

I made this lunch for my 11 year old nephew. It contains a lot of food so this would be suitable for a large appetite. Container: EasyLunchBoxes Quesadilla: Flour tortilla with black beans, cheddar, and some salsa – also served … Continue reading

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Lunch on a Roll

I like any excuse to make homemade bread. I thought it would be fun to make swirl bread and theme the lunch with roll up food. I made two of these lunches, one for my husband and myself while out … Continue reading

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Batman Bento Lunch

My husband and I spent the day with two young nephews. My 4 year old nephew loves batman so I made this lunch for him. It was a hit! Container: EasyLunchBoxes Batman: I was inspired by this Batman lunch created … Continue reading

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Legos for Lunch

My husband and I spent the day with two of our young nephews. My 6 year old nephew is a huge Lego fan. So naturally I made this Lego themed lunch for him. Container: ECO Lunchboxes Bread: I baked french … Continue reading

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Vegetable Medley with Rice Lunch

I love having leftovers for lunch. This one has a lot of food and should satisfy a bigger appetite. Container: ECO Lunchboxes Vegetable Medley: Basmati Rice and cashews with onion, green pepper, carrot, and cauliflower sauteed in a little olive … Continue reading

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Pirate Bento Blog Hop

Once again I be thrilled t’ join me Bento Bloggers and buckos on this Talk Like a Pirate day bento blog hop. Please click on t’ button below t’ continue on t’ t’ next blog. Container: EasyLunchBoxes Jolly Roger: Forbidden … Continue reading

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Native American History Bento

My 9 year old nephew requested the theme of this bento. He is studying Native American history in school. He specifically requested that I make wampum using garlic bread. I made cheesy garlic bread to help the corn and beans … Continue reading

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Japanese Flag Lunch

Continuing in my series of flag themed lunches… I created this simple Japanese flag lunch. The radish in the salad are supposed to be little fans. This was simple but delicious. Container: EasyLunchBoxes Japanese Flag: Rice and cherry tomato Nuts: … Continue reading

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Lunch Where the Buffalo Roam

As part of my birthday gift this year, my husband gave me a buffalo cookie cutter with chocolate inside. It included two of my favorite things – cookie cutters and chocolate. I told my 9 year old nephew I would … Continue reading

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Roald Dahl Day Bento Blog Hop

Welcome to our Roald Dahl Day Blog Hop. To continue on to the next blog, scroll down to the end of this post and click on the button. When I found out that my Bento Bloggers and Friends planned to … Continue reading

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Bunny Pasta Lunch

A quick use what we had in the house lunch. I made this for my 11 year old niece. She requested a bunny theme and ate this lunch at home. Container: EasyLunchBoxes Pasta: Star pasta with sauteed mushrooms and bunny … Continue reading

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On the Road Bento

I actually made this as part of a dinner at home for my 9 year old nephew. I won the car shaped containers from Eats Amazing. I borrowed her idea of putting yogurt and grapes in the car. Container: EasyLunchBoxes … Continue reading

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Peach Muffins Bento

Peaches are abundant now. My husband’s favorite fruit is the peach. I thought it would be a special treat to create a peach featured lunch for my him. He said it tasted as good as it looked. Container: EasyLunchBoxes Peach … Continue reading

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Pear Pizza Bento

I wanted to use up some local pears I received from a friend. I made the pear pizza and stuffed pears for dinner and it ended up being a perfect leftovers for lunch meal. The pizza toppings were ingredients I … Continue reading

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Back to School Bagel Pizza Lunch

I made this lunch for my 9 year old nephew on his first day of 4th grade. He is a huge fan of my homemade bagels. I made bagel pizza bites for the first time. Container: EasyLunchBoxes Mini Bagel Pizzas: … Continue reading

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Syracuse Orange Bento

My 13 year old nephew is a fan of Syracuse Orange. When I found the pasta at Wegmans I knew that I had to make a Syracuse Orange themed lunch for him. Container: EasyLunchBoxes Pasta: Syracuse pasta with orange bell … Continue reading

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Chococat Bento

I wanted to make a sandwich version of Chococat from Sanrio. I debated between chocolate bread and pumpernickel bread. I decided on the pumpernickel because I could buy it in my grocery store and it was too hot to bake … Continue reading

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Back to High School Bento

I made this lunch for my 14 year old niece during her first week of 10th grade. I used Biology because the word contained less letters than some of her other subjects. Container: EasyLunchBoxes Biology Book: Rice with peas and … Continue reading

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Avocado Salad Shells Lunch

For a long time I loved the idea of making a vegetarian salad in a pasta shell. I finally made one. I don’t use avocados very often but I enjoy them. They are delicious in this filling meal. Container: EasyLunchBoxes … Continue reading

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Zucchini Bento

It is zucchini time! I don’t bother growing zucchini because I can count on receiving it from my grandmother-in-law, mother-in-law. and sister-in-law. I made this lunch for my husband. It has zucchini in each course. Container: EasyLunchBoxes Zucchini Pie:Zucchini and … Continue reading

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Spaghetti Lunch

I made this lunch for my teenage nephew as part of my Tips for Packing Food for Active Teenagers guest post for Diana Rambles. This one did not make the cut but my nephew enjoyed it. This is a LOT … Continue reading

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State Capital Lunch

When I found the States and Capitals Educational Snacks at Whole Foods, I knew that I had to make a state themed lunch. When I was a kid, I was the nerd with the state capital cards trying to teach … Continue reading

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Princess and the Pea Guest Post

I am happy today to once again guest post for Jackie at Loving Lunches. Please click here to see the Princess and the Pea lunch that I made.

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Save a Penny Earn a Penny Guest Post

I am thrilled today to have my first ever guest post for Jackie at Loving Lunches. Please click here to see the Uncle/Nephew themed lunches I made.

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Lego Cheese and Bricks Lunch

My 9 year old nephew loves Legos. When I noticed that the BOTW theme this week at Bento Blog Network will be Lego, I knew that I had to make another Lego themed lunch for him. I found the Lego … Continue reading

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French Bread Pizza Bento

I made french bread pizzas for my niece, nephews, and myself one day at home. I thought it would be fun to make a french bread pizza bento. The kids loved their lunches! Container: EasyLunchBoxes Fruit: Watermelon Vegetable: Green beans … Continue reading

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Butterfly Mac and Cheese Lunch

My 11 year old niece ate this lunch. This lunch incorporates some of her favorites. My Mom and I made this together. Container: EasyLunchBoxes Fruit: Watermelon (stamped with butterfly pie cutter) Vegetable: Peas Macaroni & Cheese: Homemade macaroni & cheese … Continue reading

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Pasta with Walnuts and Edamame Bento

I made this the same day my niece had the Flag of France bento. The pasta and toasted walnuts ended up in each of our lunches. This was fast to make and delicious. Container: EasyLunchBoxes Fruit: Watermelon Vegetable: Snowpeas Pasta: … Continue reading

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Lion Pasta Lunch

I made this Lion themed lunch when I took my 11 year old nephew to the zoo. He allows me to make any theme as long as he likes the food. He especially loves pistachio nuts and requests them in … Continue reading

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Triangular Onigiri Box Bento

A friend in Japan sent this box to me awhile ago. The text on the box means, “go anywhere together”. My 14 year old niece was here for the day and I wanted an easy lunch. We decided on onigiri … Continue reading

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Potato Football Bento

Continuing in my series of twice baked potato lunches, here is a football themed meal. I served this to my 16 year old nephew for lunch at home. It was his idea to make the goal post and field out … Continue reading

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Peanut Butter Pita Lunch

I needed to go shopping so this lunch was made from what I had in the house. The pita was in my freezer. Thrown together lunches can be interesting and delicious! Container: EasyLunchBoxes Main: Peanut butter in toasted Arnold Pocket … Continue reading

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Black Beans and Tortilla Chips Bento

I used leftovers from my Tanabata party to make this quick and delicious lunch. Container: EasyLunchBoxes Tortilla Chips: Blue tortilla chips, cheddar cheese (at the party I served the blue tortilla chips with salsa, the cheddar cheese was melted over … Continue reading

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Train Bento

I wanted to make a wheel themed bento for the Bento Blog Network weekly theme. My 14 year old niece suggested train, so I made this lunch for her. I delight in making cute and healthy food for loved ones. … Continue reading

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Flag of France Bento

My 14 year old niece and I made this flag themed lunch. As usual, she did a great job cutting and arranging the food for this meal. Container: Blue Box from Japan Top Tier: Mini Farfalle pasta with olive oil, … Continue reading

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Lake House Lunch

I made this lunch at my family’s lake house in the Adirondacks. It was a beautiful day so I took the photo from the elevated front porch. Lunch with a view! Container: EasyLunchBoxes Bread: Italian bread Granola Bar: Kashi Dark … Continue reading

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Potato Blimp Bento

When I asked for twice baked potatoes theme suggestions my 11 year old nephew said, “blimp”. So I made this blimp themed lunch for him. This is my pistachio loving nephew so of course I had to include his favorite … Continue reading

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