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Category Archives: Bento / Cute Food
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
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
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
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
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.
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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Tagged bento, lunch, sports, twice baked potato, vegetarian
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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
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
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
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
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
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
Kid Made Lunch Farm Bento
My newly turned 13 year old nephew designed and made this lunch entirely by himself when he was still 12. He looked through my cookie cutters, picked out a box from my collection, drew a sketch in my bento sketchbook, … Continue reading
Twice Baked Potato Lunch
I made this lunch for my husband. In this case it was a planned lunch but also became dinner the night before. Container: EasyLunchBoxes Background: Lettuce Potato: Twice baked potato riced with a little butter, milk, Mexican cheese blend, salt, … Continue reading
Winner of 2nd Blogiversary Giveaway
Thank you to everyone for your kind comments and for entering my giveaway! Lindsey you are the winner of the $25 gift certificate to Bento USA by AllThingsForSale.com. I will contact you by email.
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Kokeshi Bento
Kokeshi are Japanese dolls traditionally made from wood. I was excited to win the Kokeshi Bento Box Giveaway hosted by Shirley of Bento Singapore. (see below for an image of this adorable bento box) Shirley is very talented and features … Continue reading
Potato Boat Bento
When I asked my niece and nephews for ideas using twice baked potatoes, my 14 year old niece said, “boat”. So I made this lunch for her. It was fun to make. If you want to heat the potato, you … Continue reading
Hot Air Balloon Bento
I have a slight obsession with cookie cutters. My collection is so large that I have them organized by type and stored in plastic Ziploc bags. Awhile ago I picked up this hot air balloon cookie cutter. It lives in … Continue reading
13th Birthday Bento
This was part of my nephew’s 13th birthday lunch. I am guessing that many 13 year olds would not want a themed lunch at school due to peer pressure but this lunch was served at home and he loved it. … Continue reading
Muffin Tin Monday Dinosaur
I made this dinosaur themed muffin tin lunch for my nephew who is almost 5 years old. He loved it! Top Row: Dinosaur nest with egg (corn and Colby-Jack cheese) Mama and baby dinosaurs (strawberries with chocolate eyes) Letter D … Continue reading
Mr Potato Head Bento
This lunch was made for my nephew on his last day of being 12. This was a lunch at home. My 16 year old nephew helped me assemble this. This meal has so many possibilities. We choose to make it … Continue reading
Little Red Riding Hood Bento
I was inspired by a reader suggestion to make a Little Red Riding Hood bento. I was not sure about how this turned out but my 14 year old niece loved it. Container: ECO Lunchboxes Background: Rice covered with raw … Continue reading
Pasta Lunch for Guests
My Mom, brother and two cousins from Ireland visited for a few days. We did a lot of sightseeing but I still wanted to prepare homemade meals for them. I made 5 versions of this same lunch in the morning … Continue reading
Hyena Bento
My 8 year old nephew requested a Hyena lunch for our day at the zoo. He helped by painting on the eye and dots with a mixture of food coloring and water. I made the fact card to go along … Continue reading
Muffin Tin Monday The Desert
My 14 year old niece requested a muffin tin meal. They are now popular among my niece and nephews. They love my bento lunches and muffin tin lunches provide “something different” for lunches at home. Top Row: Camel Animal Crackers … Continue reading
Tanabata Bento
Tanabata is a Japanese star festival. According to a folktale, Hikoboshi (star Altair) and Orihime (star Vega) were lovers and separated by the Milky Way to only meet once a year. It is common to celebrate with fireworks. I made … Continue reading
Nachos Bento
My 12 year old nephew and I made this lunch. I wanted something quick and easy to prepare. He cut the the carrots and helped make the nachos. This many not look pretty, but it is a fast and different … Continue reading
Red White and Blue Bento
I made this red, white, and blue lunch for my 14 year old niece. It is very rewarding to make themed meals for my niece and nephews since they enjoy them so much and show their appreciation. This meal was … Continue reading
Muffin Tin Monday Independence Day
I made this 4th of July Muffin Tin Lunch for my 12 year old nephew. He requested a Muffin Tin meal. I know that usually Muffin Tin Lunches are made for younger children but anyone can enjoy this fun lunch … Continue reading
Meteor Day Bento
Today is Meteor Day so of course I made a meteor themed lunch. This was my first time trying Forbidden Rice and starfruit. I thought that they were alright but not my favorites. I would eat them again if I … Continue reading
Paul Bunyan Bento
I made this meal for Paul Bunyan Day. Paul Bunyan was a lumberjack and an American folktale character. The story says that he had a blue ox named Babe. My 8 year old nephew actually had this for dinner at … Continue reading
Pizza Tart Bento
I was inspired by the pizza tarts here at INGENUITY. My 12 year old nephew and I made them for dinner. They were delicious for dinner and also made a wonderful leftovers for lunch meal. Container: EasyLunchBoxes Vegetable: Salad with … Continue reading
Tiny Seed Bento
I made this lunch in honor of Eric Carle’s birthday. I liked the idea of “The Tiny Seed” themed lunch but I had never read the book. I borrowed “The Tiny Seed” from the library to prepare. A majority of … Continue reading
Lemonade Stand Bento
When I brainstormed ideas for a summer themed lunch, I landed on lemonade stand. I packed this lunch for my husband. The pasta and tartlets have lemon. I added raspberries because my husband loves raspberries and I think that raspberries … Continue reading
Under the Sea Day Preschool Camp
The theme for our fourth and last day of Aunt Kathy’s Preschool Camp was Under the Sea. Our previous themes were Australia, Dinosaurs/Volcanoes, and Outer Space. I made this lunch for my 28 month old nephew. I was running out … Continue reading
Posted in Bento / Cute Food, Crafts, Food
Tagged bento, under the sea preschool, vegetarian
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Strawberry Pizza Bento
It is now strawberry season here. I made a strawberry themed dinner for my husband and myself. The leftovers made an easy and delicious leftover lunch. Container: EasyLunchBoxes Strawberry Pizza:The pizza has goat cheese, strawberries in a reduced balsamic vinegar … Continue reading
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Tagged bento, featured ingredient, strawberry lunch, vegetarian
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Rose Bento
I made this simple lunch in honor of June roses. I used a rose pan that made six muffins. The nuts and strawberries don’t look like roses but I decided to just go with it. In either case, it was … Continue reading
Outer Space Day Preschool Camp
The theme for our third day of Aunt Kathy’s Preschool Camp was outer space. Our previous themes were Australia and Dinosaurs/Volcanoes. This Astronaut lunch was prepared for my 28 month old nephew. He loves pasta! He did not eat the … Continue reading
Eat Your Vegetables Day
Today is “Eat Your Vegetables Day“. I decided to eat and photograph vegetables as part of every meal and snack. I am a vegetarian but ate vegan all day in celebration of Eat Your Vegetables Day. Container: EasyLunchBoxes Fruit: Blackberries … Continue reading
Dinosaur and Volcano Day Preschool Camp
Dinosaurs and Volcanoes were the topics for our second day of Aunt Kathy’s Preschool Camp. This Volcano with Dinosaur pizza lunch was prepared for my 12 year old nephew. He was one of my two teachers for our preschool camp. … Continue reading
Posted in Bento / Cute Food, Blog, Crafts
Tagged bento, dinosaurs, preschool, vegetarian, volcano
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Flag Day Bento
In honor of Flag Day I decided to make this American Flag themed lunch for my husband. Container: EasyLunchBoxes Background: White rice with a little butter and shredded horseradish cheese, toasted walnuts American Flag: Tortilla painted with blue food coloring, … Continue reading
Australian Flag Bento
I made this lunch for my 14 year old niece on Australia day of our preschool-camp. She loved it! Container: Bento box from Japan Australian Flag: Cheese quesadilla with blue food coloring, Union Jack red drawn with food safe marker, … Continue reading
Australia Day Preschool Camp
Two of my young nephews are staying at my sister-in-laws house while their parents are on a business trip to Australia. I am hosting 4 sessions of “Aunt Kathy’s Preschool Camp” at my house. My 12 year old nephew and … Continue reading
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Tagged Australia themed preschool, bento, vegetarian
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