Category Archives: Bento / Cute Food

Container: EasyLunchBoxes Fruit: Seckel pear Vegetable: Red pepper cut into gingerbread men shapes Sandwiches: Wheat bread gingerbread men with Sunbutter (I received a free sample). I decorated the men with Wilton candy eyes and cinnamon decorations. Dessert: Pepperidge Farm Ginger … Continue reading →

This was a very quick bento to make. I was inspired by breakfast leftovers. My 8 year old nephew came up with the idea to add the animal picks. Container: EasyLunchBoxes Vegetable: Sugar snap peas Fruit: Red grapes Cheese: Cheddar … Continue reading →

My 8 year old nephew and I planned and made this bento. It was his idea to do a sports themed lunch. We had a great time making this and he enjoyed eating this lunch. Note: It was his first … Continue reading →

This was a quick and easy lunch. In the time that it took to cook the pasta, the rest of the meal was ready. The Mickey pasta was a gift from my 10 year old niece. The watermelon was inspired … Continue reading →

This was made in the summer. My niece and I made this easy lunch. She was 13 at the time but is now 14. Container: Sistema Klip It to Go Main: Penne with Wegmans Pasta Sauce Decoration: Italy flag and … Continue reading →

Container: ECO Lunchbox Fruit: Orange sections with raisins (Jack o’ lantern face) Sandwiches: Homemade mini bagels with pumpkin cream cheese (cream cheese, canned pumpkin, pumpkin pie spice), roasted pumpkin seeds (eyes), black olives (faces), sugar snap peas (stems) Vegetables: baby … Continue reading →

My friend and I made this lunch for her 4 year old daughter. Her daughter was very happy with this cute lunch. Container: EasyLunchBoxes Crackers: Pepperidge Farm Butterfly Crackers Cheese: Cheddar cheese Fruit: Apple slices cut into butterflies with apple … Continue reading →

My friend and I made this lunch for her 7 year old daughter. Container: EasyLunchBoxes Fruit: Apple leaves, Wegmans Fruit Flat (veins on leaf sandwich) Sandwich: Peanut Butter and Raspberry Jam on wheat bread Vegetable: Carrots Dairy: Wegmans Blueberry Greek … Continue reading →

On Columbus Day I went on a hike and picnic with my niece (13) and nephew (8). We went to Linear Park in Penfield, NY. It was a beautiful fall day with falling leaves. The hike was fun and our … Continue reading →

I made this for my 8 year old nephew. It was a simple and quick lunch assembled from breakfast leftovers (I added the pistachios for protein and crunch). It was  not a cute lunch but my nephew thought it was … Continue reading →

This week is the 1 year anniversary for the Bento Blog Network. In celebration I made this simple bento. I discovered Diana’s site about 6 months ago. I enjoy creating bentos to fit her weekly theme. Some of my most … Continue reading →

Treasure Chest with Vegetable Treasure: French bread baked in a mini loaf pan, mini corn, peas, carrots, and peas & carrot necklaces Skull: White chocolate with milk chocolate features (cheddar cheese under skull) Pirate Monkey: White cheddar, Sargento ultra thin … Continue reading →

This lunch was fresh from the garden (mine and my grandmother-in-law’s). The Lentil Salad with Feta Cheese is a typical summer staple for me. I added the crackers for an extra “crunch” factor. Lentil Salad with Feta Cheese from Cooking … Continue reading →

This week the Bento of the Week (BOTW) theme at the Bento Blog Network is “Dance”. I made a stencil for the first three ballet positions. Bento Box: ECO Lunchbox Fruit: Apples with music picks Main: Rice with carrots, green … Continue reading →

Unsweetened Iced Tea with lemon Mini bagels with cream cheese, pepper, and cucumber slices Watermelon and blueberries Apricot and Oat scones (Martha Stewart Baking Handbook) Apricot jam (low sugar, homemade – I picked the apricots myself), and fresh whipped cream … Continue reading →

When I was a child my dad watched Doctor Who. I was often drawn into an episode but I don’t think I ever watched an entire show. I found parts of Doctor Who too scary to watch. I have not … Continue reading →

I made this bento for my 10 year old nephew. It was his first day of 6th grade at a new school. My nephew enjoys math so I decided on a math theme. The carrots and cucumber are supposed to … Continue reading →