Category Archives: Food

I made this lunch for myself and enjoyed it at work. It was my first time to use this cat rice mold set that I received from a friend in Japan. I guess I am a cat person more than … Continue reading →

Happy Lunar New Year! It is the year of the Pig. This was a simple but satisfying lunch that I enjoyed at work. Since I was born in a pig year, my friend in Japan sent this cute pig figurine. … Continue reading →

I have a tradition of making various Groundhog Day themed meals. Another tradition is that without context, people don’t know what it is supposed to be. My friend Renae helped me a lot with this one. I texted photos of … Continue reading →

These little pizzas are supposed to look like frogs. I considered not sharing this lunch but I did enjoy eating it at work so I am sharing it here. Container: EasyLunchBoxes Left Side: Frogs – pizza dough cut with a … Continue reading →

I made this turtle themed lunch for my Mom. She is always happy to eat one of my cute meals. Container: EasyLunchBoxes Left Side: Turtle – cheddar mashed potatoes cooled then cut with a cookie cutter, shredded cheddar markings, eye … Continue reading →

I made this mashed potato meal for myself. I love using this cute little deer cookie cutter. This is my second time using it with sweet potato. I have also cut fawn shaped polenta and tortilla chips. Container: EasyLunchBoxes Top: … Continue reading →

My 16 year old niece and I made this pancake moose last August. The theme was mostly her idea and she did the styling. Moose – Pancake cut with a cookie cutter, chocolate chip eyes Snow – Whipped cream from … Continue reading →

I made this lunch for my Dad. I don’t enjoy driving in the snow but it can be beautiful. Container: EasyLunchBoxes Left Side: Snowflakes – cheddar mashed potatoes cooled then cut with a cookie cutter, cooked broccoli Top Right: Snowflakes … Continue reading →

Happy New Year! I made this meal for myself on a day that I made other cute lunches for my parents and friend Carol. Container: EasyLunchBoxes Left Side: 2019 – cheddar cheese (cut with cookie cutters), Easy Focaccia (I made … Continue reading →

I made this candle themed lunch for myself. It seems fitting to celebrate light since this time of year has so little daylight. Container: EasyLunchBoxes Left Side: Candle – cheddar mashed potatoes cooled then shaped with a cookie cutter, basil … Continue reading →

I made both of these candy cane themed meals for myself. This year, I kept seeing women with brooches on their winter coats. I decided to join them and my first brooch of the season is a candy cane brooch. … Continue reading →

I made this Gingerbread Man lunch for myself to eat at work. I enjoy adding chocolate details to melon. It looks cute and is delicious. Container: EasyLunchBoxes Left Side: Gingerbread Man – hot cooked Nishiki rice pressed into a cookie … Continue reading →

Happy Hanukkah. I made this lunch for my Mom. Growing up, my Mom helped give us opportunities to learn about other cultures. So when I wanted to make a Hanukkah themed lunch, it seemed fitting to make it for her. … Continue reading →

I made this lunch for my friend Carol on a day that I also made packed lunches for my parents and myself. It was an easy and festive meal. Container: EasyLunchBoxes Left Side: Angels – cheddar cheese (cut with cookie … Continue reading →

Last week, my 20 year old niece came over for dinner. When I asked for her meal request, she said apples. I had fun planning an apple themed dinner and we both had leftovers for lunch the next day. Container: … Continue reading →

This candy corn themed lunch doesn’t have any actual candy corn in it. I made it for my co-worker Angie since I like to make meals for other people. I am pleased with how it looks. Maybe it will make … Continue reading →

I made this for my 19 year old niece when she stayed with me in June. It is a fun autumn themed meal that I gave her in the summer since I like to work ahead. Container: EasyLunchBoxes Left Side: … Continue reading →

This lunch is in celebration of Giraffe’s returning to the Seneca Park Zoo. (I was told that they once had visiting giraffes but it was before my time in Rochester.) I made this snack lunch for myself on a day … Continue reading →

Today I am featuring zebra lunches in celebration of the new addition of zebras at the Seneca Park Zoo. The Animals of the Savana expansion is beautiful. I visited it on Saturday morning. Container: EasyLunchBoxes Top Left: Zebra – apple … Continue reading →

I made this lunch for my friend Dennis on a day that we met at the zoo. I happened to find gigantic blueberries at Wegmans. They were a fun addition to this meal. Container: EasyLunchBoxes Top Left: Pistachio nuts Bottom … Continue reading →

I made this Pelican themed lunch for my Mom. She was excited that I threaded the fishing line on the pole (I used a toothpick). Both of my parents remembered the family history surrounding my choice of theme. When I … Continue reading →

I made this elephant shaped macaroni and cheese with my 16 year old niece at my parent’s Lake House. My Mom made her macaroni and cheese with less liquid and baked it in a 9 x 13 inch pan. When … Continue reading →

I made this lunch for myself with leftovers. I added a cheese goat to make it fun. It made me smile when I ate this at work. The goat cookie cutter is a new one from my Mom. She bought … Continue reading →

I made this lunch for a a co-worker who has the same first name as me. When I asked what she wanted, she said to surprise her with the theme and food. She loved it! Container: EasyLunchBoxes Left Side: Roses … Continue reading →

A few weeks ago, I met my parents in Utica, NY to celebrate my birthday. It was a wonderful day! We toured the Parker F. Scripture Botanical Gardens, went to the Utica Zoo, and had an amazing dinner at The … Continue reading →

I made this lunch for myself. It was simple but satisfying. Container: Cloud box from Japan (set of 3) Large Box: Airplane – cheddar cheese (cut with a cookie cutter), cheddar mashed potatoes over lentils, broccoli, zucchini, and carrots cooked … Continue reading →

I made this simple meal for myself. I was not sure about it so I took a photo and texted it to my friends. Only one person knew what this was supposed to be! I guess the floating Mt. Fuji … Continue reading →

I made this for my supervisor at work. I asked her for a theme suggestion and she said, “Field Hockey”. She played it when she was a kid. I am impressed that the cheese art traveled well and did not … Continue reading →

I made this lunch for myself. I don’t always take the effort to make my own lunch cute, but I appreciate it when I do. Container: EasyLunchBoxes Left Side: Dinosaurs – cheddar cheese (cut with a cookie cutter), romaine, green … Continue reading →

I made this meal for myself. It was an plain meal that became cute with a little frog cookie cutter. Container: Book Bento Box Contents: Frogs – Dill Havarti cheese, pasta with sauteed onion, spinach, and zucchini with a cheese … Continue reading →

I made this lunch for myself. It is a simple meal of sauteed zucchini and carrots with couscous cooked in vegetable broth. The cheese shifted a little during travel but it was still cute and made me smile. Container: EasyLunchBoxes … Continue reading →

My 19 year old niece had the concept for this lunch with food and theme. We made this for her to take for lunch. Container: EasyLunchBoxes Left Side: Boats – baked jalapeno poppers made with cream cheese and shredded cheddar … Continue reading →