Category Archives: Food

I made this snack meal for my friend’s 14 year old daughter Elizabeth. It was on a day that she helped me with some Cricut crafting. I appreciate having a crafting buddy. Container: EasyLunchBoxes Left Side: Kangaroos – tortilla chips cut with … Continue reading →

I made this crab themed fruit and cottage cheese lunch for my Mom. Container: U Konserve Contents: Crabs – cantaloupe cut with a cookie cutter Eyes – mini chocolate chips, cottage cheese, cinnamon, blueberries, brazil nuts Container: U Konserve Contents: Cheddar goldfish crackers

I made this meal for my Dad on a day that I made rice themed lunches for many people. I did not take enough time making this one. The other people felt that this was my best looking lunch of … Continue reading →

My friend Dennis came over for dinner and helped me with a few items around my house. When I asked for theme and food suggestions, he said rice and beans skunk. I was happy to make it! Container: EasyLunchBoxes Left Side: Skunk … Continue reading →

My 20 year old niece and I made this themed pizza for her. Boat: Pizza dough cut with a cookie cutter, tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese Hull: Black olives Water: Blueberries

I made this lunch for my friend Yuko’s husband. When I asked Yuko for a theme idea, she said French horn. I was happy to revisit a theme I have only done once before. Container: EasyLunchBoxes Left Side: French Horn – Cheddar cheese … Continue reading →

I made this meal for my friend Dennis at his request. My friend Renae used her 3D printer to make the alien and UFO cookie cutters. Container: EasyLunchBoxes Left Side: Little Green Man – Cheddar mashed potatoes cooled then cut with a … Continue reading →

This is my collection of cute shaped ravioli. As with my other collections, I will update when I create something new. FLOWERS Flower Ravioli Rose Ravioli Tulip Ravioli ANIMALS Swan Ravioli HOLIDAYS Pumpkin Ravioli Bell Ravioli Heart Ravioli Groundhog Ravioli … Continue reading →

I made this lunch for my friend Yuko. When I asked for her desired theme, she said piano. I was happy to revisit a theme I have only done once before. Container: EasyLunchBoxes Top Left:  Carrot Apple Slaw with Pistachios Bottom … Continue reading →

I made this cottage cheese and fruit lunch for myself. It was refreshing and fun. Container: EasyLunchBoxes Left Side: Fireworks – watermelon cut and stamped with a cookie cutter, cottage cheese, blueberries, cinnamon Top Right: Hummus with smoked paprika Bottom Right: USA – carrot … Continue reading →

I made this Eagle mashed potato lunch for my Dad. They sometimes see Bald Eagles at their Lake House. Container: EasyLunchBoxes Left Side: Bald Eagle – cheese mashed potato, smoked paprika, Eye – dried blueberry, Beak – Cashew, peas Top Right: Cashews Bottom … Continue reading →

These are supposed to be cactus in pots pizza. My Mom ate them on a day I made 6 different themed pizzas for family at my parent’s Lake House. Container: EasyLunchBoxes Left Side: Cactus – pizza cut with cookie cutter, mozzarella, pesto … Continue reading →

I pressed my sister-in-law for an unusual theme and she said New England Village. I enjoy trying out new themes. Glass Container with Lid Houses: carrot and radish cut with cookie cutter Church: cheese cut with cookie cutter Tree: Zucchini … Continue reading →

I made this giraffe themed pizza lunch for my sister-in-law while we were at my family Lake House. Left Side: Giraffes – pizza dough cut with a cookie cutter, orange cheddar cheese, pesto Top Right: Pistachios Bottom Right: Giraffes – white carrot … Continue reading →

My 20 year old niece and I made this fun cat lunch. Container: Wooden box purchased in Kyoto at Bento&co. Mouse: Watermelon cut with cookie cutter, mini chocolate chip Cats: Cooked Nishiki rice shaped with a rice mold, eyes & mouth – … Continue reading →

I made this lunch for my brother when we were at the family Lake House. I served additional bear pizza on a plate. Container: EasyLunchBoxes Top Left: Pistachios Top Middle: Cooked broccoli Top Right: Blueberries Bottom: Bear Pizza Top – mozzarella, black olives, Bear Pizza … Continue reading →

For Flag Day, I made this rice American flag for my Dad. Container: EasyLunchBoxes Left Side: Cooked Niishiki rice shaped with plastic wrap, Butterfly pea powder, cheddar cut with mini star cutter, roasted pepper, romaine Top Right: Pistachios Bottom Right: Strawberries and blueberries

I made this fun meal for my Mom. It may not look like much but I am told it was delicious. Container: EasyLunchBoxes Left Side: Dragonflies – pesto, pizza crust cut with cookie cutter than baked Top Right: Macadamia nuts Bottom Right: Strawberries and … Continue reading →

I made this llama meal for my Mom. The carrots were a hit from Easter. In my haste of making this meal I added twice the amount of pepper by accident. They were spicy! Container: EasyLunchBoxes Left Side: Llama – garlic mashed … Continue reading →

I made this simple but fun grilled cheese lunch for my Dad. Container: EasyLunchBoxes Left Side: Star – push cookie cutter into cooked grilled cheese, sourdough bread, sharp cheddar Top Right: Black beans, corn, salsa Bottom Right: Blackberries

My Mom and 19 year old niece made these pancakes when at my house. Cows – Pancakes cut with cookie cutter, Nutella and fresh whipped cream Calves – Pancakes cut with cookie cutter, fresh whipped cream Droppings – Chocolate chips … Continue reading →

I made this simple but fun grilled cheese lunch for my Mom. Container: EasyLunchBoxes Left Side: Heart – push cookie cutter into cooked grilled cheese, sourdough bread, sharp cheddar Top Right: Cherry tomatoes, feta cheese Bottom Right: Blueberries, mango

I assembled this meal for my 19 year old niece. My Mom made the Mac and Cheese. Container: Wooden box purchased in Kyoto at Bento&co. Contents: Mac & Cheese, rainbow carrots, broccoli

I made this simple lunch for my Mom on a day in March when my parents helped me get settled into my new house. I moved in January, it is taking longer than I want to make this my home … Continue reading →

I made this cute Easter themed meal for my Mom. She was delighted to see it. Container: U Konserve Contents: Easter Egg – cheese mashed potato with pesto and dried cherries, lettuce, Rosemary Macedonia Almonds, Bunnies – melon cut with an imprint … Continue reading →

I made this snack meal for my friend’s 14 year old daughter Elizabeth. It was on a day that she helped me with some Cricut crafting and installing of wall decals. I appreciate her skillful help. Container: EasyLunchBoxes Left Side:  Alligators – … Continue reading →

I made tulip shaped ravioli for my parents and myself. My dining room is not yet complete. At the time of this meal, I still didn’t have a table. But it is enjoyable to eat in this room. Tulip Ravioli – … Continue reading →

I made this meal for myself on the same day I made this meal for my friend Deborah. Container: EasyLunchBoxes Left Side:  Tulip chips – tortilla chips cut with a cookie cutter, brushed with olive oil, sprinkled with garlic – bake in … Continue reading →

I made this Bee / Honey themed meal for my Mom. Container: EasyLunchBoxes Left Side: Bee Hive – mashed potatoes cut with a cookie cutter, cheddar broiled on top, peas Top Right: Bees – melon cut with a cookie cutter Bottom Right: Plain Greek … Continue reading →

I made this meal for my Dad. I added radish since he enjoys them. Container: EasyLunchBoxes Left Side: Rhinos – cheddar pizza cut with a cookie cutter, black sesame seed eyes Top Right: Celery, radish, hummus Bottom Right: Strawberries

Happy St. Patrick’s Day. I made this Pesto Potato Shamrock meal for my Mom. Container: EasyLunchBoxes Left Side: Shamrock – homemade pesto on top of mashed potato cut with a cookie cutter, mashed rutabaga Top Right:  Pistachios with shamrocks drew with … Continue reading →

I made this pesto pizza lunch for my Mom. Container: EasyLunchBoxes Left Side: Hats – pizza dough cut with a cookie cutter, pesto Top Right: Shamrocks – cucumber cut with a cookie cutter, black olives Bottom Right: Orange

I made these cute cardinals for myself. I am calling them pizza but they are just tomato sauce on pizza dough. Container: EasyLunchBoxes Left Side: Cardinals – pizza dough cut with a cookie cutter, tomato sauce, Eye – dried blueberry Top Right: Rosemary … Continue reading →

I made this for my friend Deborah on a day she came over to see my new house and have lunch. Container: EasyLunchBoxes Left Side:  Lace chips – tortilla chips cut with a cookie cutter, holes punches with a straw, brushed … Continue reading →