Category Archives: Blog

Favorite Not in a Box Posts 2025

Posted on December 31, 2025 by eclecticlamb

I have a tradition each year to share my top boxed lunches for the year. Sometimes when I have others that I want to highlight, I also feature non-boxed meals in their own post. This year, is one of those years. ON … Continue reading →

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14 Year Blogiversary

Posted on July 18, 2025 by eclecticlamb

14 Years! To say I enjoy the process of planning and executing ideas might be an understatement. Creating for this space has given me a steady productive outlet—one that’s kept my hands busy and my mind even busier for over … Continue reading →

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Top 10 Bento 2024

Posted on December 31, 2024 by eclecticlamb

Here are my Top 10 Lunches from 2024! Hedgehog Cheese Ball Earth Day Polenta Conversation Hearts Mashed Potato Santa Rice Cardinal Mashed Potato Fish Cheese Rice Dinosaur Polenta Panda Rice Hatsune Cheese Art Candy Cane Vegetable Potato Salad

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13 Year Blogiversary

Posted on July 18, 2024 by eclecticlamb

When I am asked to use three words to describe myself, two of my words are usually organized and dependable. These traits enabled me to keep creating and sharing content here for 13 years! Container: Prep Natural Glass Meal Containers Left … Continue reading →

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Top 10 Bento 2023

Posted on December 26, 2023 by eclecticlamb

As is my tradition, here are my Top 10 Lunches from 2023! It was my second year renovating and decorating my house and a special project at work took a lot of my time. I did not put as much … Continue reading →

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12 Year Blogiversary

Posted on July 18, 2023 by eclecticlamb

Today is my 12th anniversary of having this blog. I made this meal for myself. In my yearly goals for 2023, I have two blog related items: explore flavor and create more themed sides. This meal does not explore flavor … Continue reading →

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Zucchini Trees in Snow

Posted on December 5, 2022 by eclecticlamb

I made this simple and satisfying lunch for myself. Container: EasyLunchBoxes Left Side: Trees – zucchini cut with a cookie cutter, cottage cheese potato salad, assorted lettuce Top Right: Macadamia nuts Bottom Right: Raspberries

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11 Year Blogiversary

Posted on July 18, 2022 by eclecticlamb

Today is my 11 year blogiversary! This is my 1,304th post! The traditional gift for an 11 year anniversary is steel. I decided to serve this simple meal in a metal box. Container: LunchBots Trio Left Side: 11 – Raspberries, … Continue reading →

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Cupid Cheese Over Risotto

Posted on February 4, 2021 by eclecticlamb

I made this cupid cheese art over baked risotto for myself. I used an imprint cookie cutter for the shapes. Container: Prep Natural Glass Meal Containers Left Side: Cupid – orange and white cheddar pressed into an imprint cupid cookie cutter, Eyes … Continue reading →

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Corn Flowers Lunch

Posted on August 15, 2020 by eclecticlamb

I made this meal for myself with fresh vegetables from my CSA. It may not look like much, but it was delicious. Container: U Konserve Contents: Corn, carrots (cut with a cookie cutter), cabbage, broccoli, tomato, Asiago Small Round Container: Frozen … Continue reading →

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9 Year Blogiversary

Posted on July 18, 2020 by eclecticlamb

Today is my 9 year blogiversary! 9 years ago, I could not have imagined how much Eclectic Lamb would impact my life. Creating and sharing my creative food brings me so much joy! I look forward to many more years. … Continue reading →

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Mickey Minnie Cheese & Bread

Posted on November 20, 2019 by eclecticlamb

I made this theme at the request of my friend’s daughter Elizabeth. She ate this lunch at my parents Lake House. Container: EasyLunchBoxes Left Side: Mickey & Minnie – cheddar cheese cut with a cookie cutter, focaccia bread Top Right: … Continue reading →

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8 Year Blogiversary

Posted on July 18, 2019 by eclecticlamb

Today is my 8 year blogiversary!  My life is very different now than 8 years ago but I am happy and have a good life. I maintain this blog because it enriches my life. I love the way that it … Continue reading →

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Baseball Themed Lunch

Posted on July 1, 2019 by eclecticlamb

I made this lunch for a man I dated for a few weeks in June. He requested a baseball themed lunch and I love how it turned out! Container: EasyLunchBoxes Top Left: Baseball bat – cantaloupe (cut with a cookie … Continue reading →

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Thai Inspired Vegan Dinner

Posted on February 28, 2019 by eclecticlamb

Last Saturday, I invited my friends Carol and Deborah over for dinner and Scrabble. I tend to only invite one friend over a time so it was a nice change to invite two different friends over on the same evening. … Continue reading →

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Dino Snack Lunch

Posted on February 26, 2019 by eclecticlamb

I made this cute dinosaur themed lunch for myself to eat at work. Container: EasyLunchBoxes Left Side: Wegmans Roasted Red Pepper Hummus, carrots, cucumber, sugar snap peas Top Right: Dinosaur tortilla chips – Spinach, garlic and pesto tortillas cut with … Continue reading →

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7 Year Blogiversary

Posted on July 18, 2018 by eclecticlamb

Today is my 7 year blogiversary. I decided not to do a giveaway this year. Instead I will write a reflection of the past 7 years. The collage above has my favorites from each year. 2012 – Alligator Bread 2013 … Continue reading →

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Instrumental Lunch

Posted on February 15, 2018 by eclecticlamb

I made this lunch for my companion Dennis. I have made more non-themed meals for him than cute ones but he is happy anytime I pack a lunch for him. Container: EasyLunchBoxes Left Side: Instrument – cheddar quesadilla (cut with … Continue reading →

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Tornado Bento Lunches

Posted on January 25, 2018 by eclecticlamb

These tornado lunches are similar to the hurricane lunches I shared previously. I was satisfied with the taste but not the look so tried them again on a different day. Container: EasyLunchBoxes Left Side: Cold peanut noodles with peanuts (in … Continue reading →

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Alien Pasta

Posted on February 21, 2017 by eclecticlamb

This is an example of how to make leftovers (spinach linguini with garlic and olive oil and a little bit of pie crust) fun. It became an Alien / Space themed lunch. With the aid of cookie cutters you can … Continue reading →

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5 Year Blogiversary Giveaway

Posted on July 18, 2016 by eclecticlamb

Edited: The giveaway is now closed. I will notify the winners. I am very excited that it is my 5 year blogiversary! I am celebrating with a giveaway in appreciation for my readers. I have a prize for a person … Continue reading →

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Libra Bento Lunch

Posted on September 23, 2015 by eclecticlamb

Next in my monthly series of Zodiac symbol lunches, here is Libra. I used a knife to part the rice and inserted pieces of sauteed zucchini. Container: EasyLunchBoxes Left Side: Rice, sauteed zucchini, more zucchini and sauteed peppers under the … Continue reading →

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4 Year Blogiversary Giveaway

Posted on July 18, 2015 by eclecticlamb

Edited: The giveaway is now closed. I will notify the winner. It is that time of year again! I am celebrating my 4 year blogiversary with a giveaway in appreciation for my readers. My long time readers know that I … Continue reading →

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Maine Vacation Lunch

Posted on October 7, 2013 by eclecticlamb

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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Winner of 2nd Blogiversary Giveaway

Posted on July 25, 2013 by eclecticlamb

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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2 Year Blogiversary Giveaway

Posted on July 18, 2013 by eclecticlamb

Today is Eclectic Lamb’s 2 year anniversary. It also happens to be my 300th post. I am so appreciative of your visits to this blog. AllThingsForSale.com (an amazing bento supply site) is generously offering one of my readers a $25 … Continue reading →

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Dinosaur and Volcano Day Preschool Camp

Posted on June 16, 2013 by eclecticlamb

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 →

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Vote for Bento I will Make

Posted on May 10, 2013 by eclecticlamb

I appreciate you my readers, your visits and all of your “likes” and comments. I love it when you offer suggestions for what I will make next. So I thought it would be fun for you to vote on the … Continue reading →

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Winners of 1st Blogiversary Giveaway

Posted on July 25, 2012 by eclecticlamb

Thank you to everyone for your kind comments and for entering my first giveaway! The winner of the napkins is #1 – Mary Lee. The winner of the bento is #26 – Rina. Mary Lee and Rina, I will be … Continue reading →

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1 Year Blogiversary Giveaway

Posted on July 18, 2012 by eclecticlamb

Today is my blog’s 1 year anniversary. I started this blog as a class assignment for a masters course in Social Media. I went against advice to have a single topic blog because I wanted one place to document my … Continue reading →

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Hello

Posted on July 18, 2011 by eclecticlamb

I enjoy discovering and trying new things. I envision this blog to be a place to share what I am doing in my free time. Most likely it will be related to: Crafts Daytrips Embroidery Food Party planning

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