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Category Archives: Bento / Cute Food
Easter Basket Bento
I love making bread. I also love eating bread. This Easter Basket sandwich was fun to eat. Container: ECO Lunchboxes French bread shaped as Easter Basket – cheese, lettuce, and mustard sandwich Easter egg – cheddar cheese with candy egg … Continue reading
Teeny Tiny Potatoes Bento
This was my first time cooking dried Great Northern beans. I used the overnight soak method and cooked the beans in water without salt. I did not like them. I prefer canned Great Northern beans. Do you know of a … Continue reading
Giraffe Bento
I knew that I wanted to create a giraffe themed lunch. I went back and forth about what food I would use for the giraffe. I am so glad that I ended up with a quesadilla because the browning looked … Continue reading
Coat of Arms Bento
I offered a rice ball to my 8 year old nephew for lunch. I asked him for ideas of what to make out of it. He said, “Shield” and drew a design for a coat of arms. I copied his … Continue reading
Irish Flag Bento
In honor of the upcoming St. Patrick’s Day holiday I created this lunch. It is made of simple food but was satisfying. Container: EasyLunchBoxes Irish Flag: Broccoli, white rice, roasted carrots Fruit: Kiwi Nuts: Walnuts
Posted in Bento / Cute Food, Food
Tagged bento, flag, Irish Flag, St. Patrick's day, vegetarian
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Shamrock Bento
This lunch was easy to prepare and tasted delicious. I loved the broccoli and garlic shamrock! In fact everything went well together. A satisfying meal. Container: EasyLunchBoxes Shamrock: Broccoli and garlic sauteed in olive oil, surrounded by sticky rice and … Continue reading
Cheese Onigiri Bento
I had some leftover rice balls (onigiri) so this was a quick lunch to prepare and delicious. Top Tier: Pink grapefruit Bottom Tier: Broccoli and garlic pan fried in olive oil, onigiri with broiled cheddar cheese Linking to:
Emerald City Oz Bento Blog Hop
This bento was quick and easy to prepare. Once again, I am proud to join my Bento Bloggers & Friends on an Oz the Great and Powerful themed blog hop. Please continue on to view the other blogs in this … Continue reading
Knight on Horse Bento
This is my first time making a knight bento. I see many knights/armor bentos in my future because my 8 year old nephew is very interested in them now. I am not thrilled with how this turned out so if … Continue reading
Flowers and Leftover Rice Bento
My 14 year old niece made this bento. She used leftover rice from our Hinamatsuri dinner as her starting point. Container: EasyLunchBoxes Fruit: Homemade Strawberry cream cheese (leftovers from breakfast) with strawberry flowers Nuts: Toasted almonds with pecan flower, center … Continue reading
Posted in Bento / Cute Food
Tagged bento, hina matsuri, hinamatsuri, leftover lunch, vegetarian
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Will March Come in Like a Lamb or Lion?
This was the second time I created a March lamb or lion bento. The first one was this bento I made last year. As the name of my blog may tell you, I like lambs. This was my first time … Continue reading
Cupcake Bento
These silicone flower cups were also in the package from veggie bento love. I was inspired by the cute cups to create this cupcake themed bento. If you want your macaroni and cheese heated, you can remove the cupcake from this … Continue reading
Onigiri Lunch in Black Bento Box
Awhile ago I won this bento box and fish sauce container as part of an awesome giveaway from veggie bento love. I enjoyed using the little fish to put soy sauce on my sauteed spinach. Top Tier: Orange segments and … Continue reading
Shark Bento
Awhile ago a friend gave me the idea of making a shark themed lunch. My 8 year old nephew is visiting today so it seemed like a perfect time to make a shark bento. It was very easy to make. … Continue reading
Buchanan Log Cabin Bento
The theme this week at the Bento Blog Network is Politicians. I decided to do a bento for United States President James Buchanan. He was one of seven presidents thought to be born in a log cabin (Andrew Jackson, Zachary … Continue reading
Pretzel Heart Bento
This lunch has a lot of orange and did not turn out like I imagined but it tasted great. It was my first time filling homemade pretzels with cheese. I tried goat cheese and cheddar. I preferred the cheddar pretzels. … Continue reading
X O Bagel Bento
Many years ago (pre-blog) I made X and O shaped bagels for a Valentine’s Day brunch I attended. I decided to make them again for a bento lunch. It was fun and delicious. Container: EasyLunchBoxes Background: Romaine lettuce Bagels: Homemade … Continue reading
Heart Salad Bento
My husband ate this as part of his dinner (he also had vegetable soup and additional french bread). Container: EasyLunchBoxes Salad: Romaine, spinach, toasted pecans, cherry tomatoes, red bell pepper (cut into hearts), cheddar cheese (cut into hearts), and sugar … Continue reading
Pasta with Heart Beets Bento
This was a quick lunch to make and it could easily be made from dinner leftovers. If you want to heat the pasta in a microwave, you could use different sides or take them out. Usually I cook my own … Continue reading
Groundhog Day Bento
Will the groundhog see it’s shadow or will spring come early? This was a quick, easy, and fun bento to make. Container: EasyLunchBoxes Background: Terra Blues potato chips Groundhog Sandwich: Peanut butter on wheat with dried blueberry details Fruit: Blueberries … Continue reading
Seahorse Pasta Bento
This was a fun lunch to make for myself. I don’t mind cold pasta. Container: ECO Lunchboxes Pasta: Shell pasta with fresh pasta sauce (I cooked minced garlic, tomato, and some vegetable bullion) tossed with pasta and some Parmesan cheese … Continue reading
Frog Bento
This is my second lunch using the CuteZcute cutter. Awhile ago I made a Panda lunch. Sometime in the future I will make the cat and pig. Container: EasyLunchBoxes Fruit: Grapefruit Waterlily: Cheddar cheese with yellow bell pepper Frog: I … Continue reading
Bear Bento
This lunch was quick and easy to put together. Container: EasyLunchBoxes Main: Pita Bites, celery, cheddar cheese cut into bear shapes (sprinkle eyes and dried blueberry nose), Lindt milk chocolate bears Dairy: Wegmans Strawberry Greek Yogurt with bear sprinkles Fruit: … Continue reading
Lego Pirate Bento
My 8 year old nephew and I made this today. He built the pirate raft to use in the photo shoot. Container: EasyLunchBoxes Cannon Balls: Black olives Lego Bricks: Hummus with carrots Sky/Water: Blueberries Pirate Ship: Cheese quesadilla, chocolate lego … Continue reading
Benjamin Franklin Birthday Bento
I had fun creating this bento in honor of Benjamin Franklin’s birthday. He was born on January 17, 1706. Please take a look at this awesome Benjamin Franklin bento from my friend Sarah of Zoe’s Lunchbox. Container: EasyLunchBoxes 100 Dollar … Continue reading
Potato and Fruit Breakfast Bento
I continue to be interested in the idea of breakfast for lunch. I made this breakfast bento for my husband to take for lunch. He enjoyed this meal! Container: EasyLunchBoxes Fruit: Grapefruit with mint sugar (I put some fresh mint … Continue reading
Salad Star Bento
For this lunch I had fun with my assortment of star cookie cutters. Container: EasyLunchBoxes Star Sandwich: Baguette with cheddar cheese stars Fruit: Apple stars with cinnamon Salad: Boston lettuce, apple stars, bell pepper stars, toasted almonds (served with ranch … Continue reading
Snowman Bento
Container: ECO Lunchboxes Vegetable: Broccoli Snowman: Onigiri filled with vegetable filling, pumpernickel bread (hat), dried blueberries (eyes and mouth), carrot (nose and scarf) Snowflakes: Cheddar cheese (used star pastry tip) Fruit: Apples cut using snowman cutter (arranged in snowflake shape) … Continue reading
Pancake Breakfast Bento
My 14 year old niece was over for the day. We decided to make breakfast for lunch and pack it into a cute bento. It was fun and delicious. Container: Bento box from Japan Fruit: Orange slices and dried cherries … Continue reading
Un-Fried Rice Bento
This is the second lunch I made from the Cooking with Trader Joe’s Cookbook: Easy Lunch Boxes by Kelly Lester. The book features recipes from many contributors. The Un-Fried Rice recipe (page 166 ) is from Lisa of 100 Days … Continue reading
Winter Bento
I made this lunch for my 23 month old nephew. He enjoyed it, especially the apple snowmen. Container: Easylunchboxes Snowflake and Snowman: Peanut butter sandwiches on wheat bread (I used this cutter set) Fruit: Clementine and apples Cheese and Crackers: … Continue reading
2012 Top 10 Favorite Lunches
I thought it would be fun to identify 10 of my favorite bentos from 2012. It was a challenge because I have many favorites. I placed bentos on this list for many reasons. Some made the list for exceptional taste. … Continue reading
12 Drummers Drumming Bento
Day 12 of my 12 days of Christmas bentos… Container: EasyLunchBoxes Vegetable: Spinach Fruit: Pomegranate seeds Background: Lettuce Drummer Drumming: Hand pie filled with tomatoes, herbs, and cheese, Wilton candy eyes and spaghetti Drum and Drum Sticks: Pie crust, pretzel … Continue reading
Posted in Bento / Cute Food
Tagged 12 days of Christmas lunch, bento, Drummer Drumming Food, vegetarian
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11 Pipers Piping Bento
Day 11 of my 12 days of Christmas bentos… Container: EasyLunchBoxes Main: Vegetarian Shepherds Pie Piper Piping: Sweet potatoes piped using this picture as a guide. Fruit: Clementine Dairy: Wegman’s Greek Maple Yogurt with sanding sugar Related Posts Partridge in … Continue reading
10 Lords a Leaping Bento
Day 10 of my 12 days of Christmas bentos… Container: EasyLunchBoxes Main: Trader Joe’s Veggie & Flaxseed Tortilla Chips with Wegman’s salsa Lord Leaping: Cheese hat with carrot accent, brussel sprout head, cheese eye and mouth, cucumber body, carrot arms … Continue reading
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Tagged 12 days of Christmas lunch, Chips and Salsa bento, vegetarian
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9 Ladies Dancing Bento
Day 9 of my 12 days of Christmas bentos… Container: EasyLunchBoxes Main: Baked risotto Lady Dancing: Paprika Fruit: Blackberries Vegetable: Mukimame (shelled soybeans) Related Posts Partridge in a Pear Tree 2 Turtle Doves 3 French Hens 4 Calling Birds 5 … Continue reading
8 Maids a Milking Bento
Day 8 of my 12 days of Christmas bentos… My 14 year old niece helped me with this one. Container: EasyLunchBoxes Cow: Almond butter sandwich on wheat bread, fruit roll up details, sprinkle eye, cheddar cheese udder Milk Maid: Almond … Continue reading
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Tagged 12 days of Christmas food, cow lunch, cow themed food, vegetarian
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7 Swans a Swimming Bento
Day 7 of my 12 days of Christmas bentos… Container: EasyLunchBoxes Fruit: Blueberries Swan: Rice (pumpernickel and carrot details) Vegetable: Sugar snap peas Protein: Wegmans Cashew Blend – Cashews, Almonds & Pecans Related Posts Partridge in a Pear Tree 2 … Continue reading
6 Geese a Laying Bento
Day 6 of my 12 days of Christmas bentos… Container: EasyLunchBoxes Background: Lettuce Goose: Potato wafers (pages 26 and 246 Martha Stewart’s Hors D’oeuvres Handbook) Nest: Spinach linguini served with marinara sauce Eggs: Almonds dipped in white chocolate Vegetable: Carrot … Continue reading
5 Golden Rings Bento
Day 5 of my 12 days of Christmas bentos… a golden theme. Container: EasyLunchBoxes Golden Ring: Bagel sandwich with horseradish cheddar and lettuce Vegetable: Yellow pepper Fruit: Dried pineapple Related Posts Partridge in a Pear Tree 2 Turtle Doves 3 … Continue reading
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Tagged 12 Days of Christmas, 12 days of Christmas lunch, vegetarian
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4 Calling Birds Bento
Day 4 of my 12 days of Christmas bentos… Container: EasyLunchBoxes Calling Bird: Peanut butter sandwich on pumpernickel bread, dried blueberry eye, red pepper wing, pretzel sticks legs, finger potato branch Background: Lettuce Vegetable: Cauliflower served with ranch dip Fruit: Kiwi … Continue reading
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Tagged 12 Days of Christmas, 12 days of Christmas lunch, vegetarian
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3 French Hens Bento
Day 3 of my 12 days of Christmas bentos… Container: EasyLunchBoxes French Hen: Croissant Cheese: Trader Joe’s Mini Brie Bites Lettering: Carrots Vegetable: Green beans Fruit: Grapefruit Related Posts Partridge in a Pear Tree 2 Turtle Doves 4 Calling Birds 5 Golden Rings … Continue reading
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Tagged 12 Days of Christmas, 12 days of Christmas lunch, vegetarian
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2 Turtle Doves Bento
Here is day 2 of my 12 days of Christmas bentos. I decided that I will only feature one of each item. So my turtle dove is alone but I have some vegetable hearts. Container: EasyLunchBoxes Turtle Dove: Cheese quesadilla … Continue reading
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Tagged 12 Days of Christmas, 12 days of Christmas lunch, vegetarian
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1 Partridge in a Pear Tree Bento
I decided to make 12 bentos to represent each of the gifts from the 12 Days of Christmas song. Today is the first day because I want to end on Christmas day. This one turned out sparse and modern looking … Continue reading
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Tagged 12 Days of Christmas, 12 days of Christmas lunch, shaped bread, vegetarian
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Gingerbread Men Bento
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
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Holiday Bento Blog Hop
I am thrilled to join my Bento Bloggers and Friends on a Holiday themed blog hop. Please follow the button at the end of this post to continue on to the next blog and follow the hop until you return … Continue reading
Posted in Bento / Cute Food
Tagged christmas tree lunch, Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree
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Panda Bento
The theme this week (starting Friday Dec. 7) at the Bento Blog Network is copycat. I was inspired by bentoriffic’s – CuteZcute panda lunch and decided to copy her sandwich and clementine. I was also inspired to put a grain … Continue reading
Bagel and Granola Bar Bento
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
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Waffle Pizza Bento
This was the first bento I made from the Cooking with Trader Joe’s Cookbook: Easy Lunch Boxes by Kelly Lester. The book features recipes from many contributors. The Waffle Pizzaaaah! recipe (page 152) is from Corey of Family Fresh Meals. She … Continue reading
Sports Bento
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
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Eclectic Lamb 
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