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Tanabata Star Festival Lunch
I enjoy celebrating the Japanese festival Tanabata. My neighbor (and Japanese student) and I made this Tanabata themed lunch. Container: EasyLunchBoxes Top Left: Brownie with star shaped powdered sugar (sprinkled sugar in a star shaped stencil) Bottom Left: Stars and … Continue reading
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Tagged EasyLunchboxes, holiday, shaped rice, tanabata
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Apple Turnover Day
Happy Apple Turnover Day! I made these very easy and delicious apple turnovers by following this recipe. The dough is frozen puffed pastry and makes this dessert simple to make. I did not use an egg wash or extra sugar … Continue reading
Shepherds Purse Lunch
An item on our 50 Summer Activities list this summer was to make a bento lunch for their sister and deliver it to her at work. My 17 year old niece has a summer job as a field scout. She … Continue reading
Waffle Iron Day
Today is National Waffle Iron Day. We like waffles for breakfast, lunch or dinner. I did not take photos of my two waffle irons (one makes round waffles and one makes square ones) but I have two meals featuring waffles. … Continue reading
Sea Turtle Pancake Lunch
My nephew made this lunch for himself with only a little advice from me. Container: EasyLunchBoxes Left Side: Sea Turtle pancakes (after making pancakes, cut-out with cookie cutter, eat scraps), strawberries, maple syrup (in small blue container) Top Right: Sea … Continue reading
Waffle Flags
Since I often make food for the same people and they have limited food they will eat, it sometimes takes a lot of creative thinking to come up with new ideas for my meals. My 11 year old nephew likes … Continue reading
Music Pretzel Lunch
We are fans of homemade pretzels and I am always looking for new ways to serve them for lunch. I found this and used my normal pretzel recipe to make it. My 14 year old nephew ate this lunch. He … Continue reading
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Tagged Cookie Cutter, EasyLunchboxes, music, soft pretzel
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Flower Pot Bread with Vegetable Flowers
My nephew and I made these flower pot breads with vegetable flowers and ate them as part of our dinner. I used this bread recipe. The flowers are bell pepper and carrots cut with flower cookie cutters. The flowers are … Continue reading
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Space Guest Post at Bento Ninja
Today I have a space themed guest post at Bento Ninja. Go check it out!
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Frog with Cap and Diploma Graduation Bento Lunch
This is the last lunch I made for my niece while she was in high school. I am emotional writing this. She is a talented and special young woman and I am honored to be her aunt. While I hope … Continue reading
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Tagged Cookie Cutter, EasyLunchboxes, graduation, mashed potato art
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Cardinal Bento Lunch
I made this lunch for my 17 year old niece during her last days in high school. She enjoys eating salsa-rice and black beans so I incorporated them into this bird themed meal. Container: Book Bento Box Contents: Cardinal – … Continue reading
Crepes for Lunch
My 17 year old niece requested crepes for lunch. I have made savory crepes many times before but not for my niece or nephews and I had never sent them to school for lunch. I was a little worried but … Continue reading
Panda Mashed Potatoes Bento Lunch
Each day this week I will feature lunches I made for my niece during her last days in high school. She became my niece just after she graduated from kindergarten when I married her uncle. She will graduate on Saturday. … Continue reading
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Tagged animal, Cookie Cutter, EasyLunchboxes, mashed potato art, panda
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Zucchini Pie and Cherry Pie for Lunch
My 17 year old niece and I were looking through posts of past lunches that I made for her. When she looked at this pie themed lunch from 2 years ago, she mentioned that it was delicious. I decided to … Continue reading
Raccoon Themed Lunch
This simple lunch was made with a cookie cutter set, food coloring marker and a cupcake ring. It was healthy and fast to make but has a bit of whimsy. Container: EasyLunchBoxes Left Side: Raccoon – orange Cheddar cheese, white … Continue reading
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Tagged animal, cheese art, Cookie Cutter, EasyLunchboxes
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Tale of Peter Rabbit Book Themed Lunch
Today I have “The Tale of Peter Rabbit” by Beatrix Potter. This easy lunch is made special with a printed image and a mini cookie cutter. Container: EasyLunchBoxes Left Side: Peter Rabbit – print image from the internet and cover with … Continue reading
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Tagged animal, book theme, Cookie Cutter, EasyLunchboxes, quesadilla
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The Little Engine that Could Book Themed Lunch
I remember my Mom reading “The Little Engine that Could” book to my sister and I when we were little. Letter and train cookie cutters make this motivating lunch special. Container: EasyLunchBoxes Left Side: Train – peanut butter sandwich on … Continue reading
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Tagged book theme, Cookie Cutter, EasyLunchboxes, sandwich
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Corduroy Book Themed Lunch
It is a special week here at Eclectic Lamb. Children’s Book Week! Each day this week (Monday – Friday) I will feature a different book. Please be sure to follow this blog so you don’t miss out on any of … Continue reading
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Tagged animal, book theme, Cookie Cutter, Fit & Fresh, mashed potato art
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Chess Pizza Lunch
It is my nephews birthday today (14) so of course I made lunch for him. He likes chess so his sister suggested this theme. I decided to make pizza but struggled a little to make it look like a chess … Continue reading
Blueberry Scones for Lunch
I love it when people in my life have food requests. It often results in my making a food or theme that I may not have thought about on my own. When I asked my 17 year old niece what … Continue reading
Cinnamon Arrows Archery Lunch
My friend, her daughter and I made this easy lunch. Her daughter was taking archery lessons so it was the perfect theme for her. Container: EasyLunchBoxes Left Side: Cheese quesadilla, cinnamon tortilla arrows (cookie cutter) Top Right: Mini sweet peppers … Continue reading
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Tagged Cookie Cutter, EasyLunchboxes, quesadilla
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Individual Sour Cherry Cobblers
My inclusion of the words, “individual”, and “cobbler” in this title is probably controversial. This is a large portion (the dish is 500 ml, about 16 oz) as my husband loves fruit desserts. Also I know that most people would … Continue reading
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Imaginary Creature Week Round Up
I enjoyed coming up with a different imaginary creature bento for each day of the week. I hope that you enjoyed seeing them. Which one was your favorite? Please leave a comment if you have ideas for future themed weeks. … Continue reading
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Sea Serpent Bento Lunch
Second in my series of imaginary creatures in bento – I have a friendly Sea Serpent pizza for lunch. Each day this week (Monday – Friday) I will feature a bento lunch with a different imaginary creature. Please be sure … Continue reading
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Tagged Cookie Cutter, EasyLunchboxes, imaginary, pizza
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Mermaid Bento Lunch
It is a special week here at Eclectic Lamb. Imaginary creature week! Each day this week (Monday – Friday) I will feature a bento lunch with a different imaginary creature. Please be sure to follow this blog so you don’t … Continue reading
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Tagged Cookie Cutter, ECO Lunchbox, imaginary
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Artichoke Heart Day Dinner
My Mom is a big fan of artichoke hearts but since my Dad’s affection for them is not a great she does not eat them as often as she would like. When I found out about Artichoke Heart Day of … Continue reading
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Saint Patrick’s Day Lunches
I enjoy celebrating my heritage so as usual I made many St. Patrick Day lunches. This year I have 6 different meals to share including rice, pizza, sandwich, quesadilla, and Quinoa. I made this fun lunch for myself but my … Continue reading
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Tagged animal, book bento box, Cookie Cutter, EasyLunchboxes, holiday, lamb, LunchBots, pizza, sandwich, shaped rice, sheep, St. Patrick's day
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Lion or Lamb?
Each year I enjoy making something special to celebrate the beginning of March. This year I made Lion and Lamb sandwiches using imprint cookie cutters. Yes, the lamb is a lot larger than the lion. I could say the reason … Continue reading
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Tagged animal, Cookie Cutter, lamb, LunchBots, sheep
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Playing Cards Themed Lunch
My friend and I made this easy card themed lunch for her husband. It was quick to make with leftovers from the night before. Container: EasyLunchBoxes Top Left: Strawberries Bottom Left: Cashews Right Side: Pasta and Broccoli leftovers, Cheddar cheese … Continue reading
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Tagged Cookie Cutter, EasyLunchboxes, pasta
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Fit and Fresh Shake and Bag
Fit & Fresh sent me this shake container and bag to try. Previously they sent this vegetable and dip container. I normally do not drink shakes or smoothies. But I know that is a good option for many people. In … Continue reading
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Abraham Lincoln Lunch
In honor of Abraham Lincoln ‘s birthday I have this money themed lunch. Container: EasyLunchBoxes Left Side: Abe Lincoln 5 Dollar Bill Quesadillas – green tortilla, Cheddar cheese, food coloring marker details, baby carrots, salsa (in Mini Dippers) Top Right: … Continue reading
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Tagged Cookie Cutter, EasyLunchboxes, lincoln, quesdailla, United States
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Happy Groundhog Day
In honor of Groundhog Day I made this simple food art on a plate. Mashed potatoes brushed with a little soy sauce, lentil eye Lentils cooked in vegetable broth Cooked broccoli Note: My mashed potatoes were somewhat firm and I … Continue reading
7 Non-Sandwich Lunches
Although I am passionate about making cute fun food, sometimes for whatever reason it does not happen. Today I am sharing 7 lunches that I think are attractive but are not cute – just delicious meatless food. Cheese Quesadillas for … Continue reading
10 Lego Bento Lunches
Since I have several nephews who love building with Legos, I often receive requests for Lego themed meals. Here are 10 ideas for fun Lego shaped food. This was previously published here. Depending on how cold you keep the lunch … Continue reading
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Tagged book bento box, EasyLunchboxes, ECO Lunchbox, LunchBots, salsa rice, waffles
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Mushroom Bread with Cheese Gnome
I made this as part of a make ahead dinner at home. It was a night that a niece and several nephews came over for dinner. Container: EasyLunchBoxes Left Side: Homemade rolls (this recipe is very popular with my niece … Continue reading
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Camel Corn Pancakes for Lunch
My nephew requested a pancake lunch so I made several in the shape of camels. Container: EasyLunchBoxes Left Side: Camel corn pancakes (add corn to pancake batter, cut with cookie cutter after making pancake – eat the scraps), maple syrup … Continue reading
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2 Sheep Themed Lunches
You are probably not surprised (because my blog is called Eclectic Lamb) that I like lambs and sheep. Today I am sharing an open-faced sheep shaped sandwich and a roll made into a sheep with the help of a little … Continue reading
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Snowman Mashed Potatoes Bento Lunch
I made this funny looking snowman mashed potatoes meal for myself with a little help from my Mom as I am recovering from shoulder surgery. I used dried blueberries which was a little strange with the mashed potatoes but I … Continue reading
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Snowman Bread Lunch
I made this for my pistachio loving nephew as part of a make ahead dinner. My main critique is I made the bread too big so it only fit sideways. I also wonder how the black grapes fit into the … Continue reading
Boat Quesadilla with Life Preserver Bagel
I made this lunch for my nephew. Actually he made the mini bagels. He wanted to learn how to make the bagels that he loves. He did a great job! Container: EasyLunchBoxes Left Side: Boat shaped cheese quesadilla, blueberries Top … Continue reading
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Happy New Year 2016
Happy New Year! These homemade pretzels were shaped to celebrate the new year. Note: I am currently recovering from shoulder surgery. My 17 year old niece made, styled and photographed these pretzels. My niece, parents, and I enjoyed these pretzels as … Continue reading
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Top 15 Bento of 2015
Keeping with tradition I am happy to share my favorite bento from the year. I struggled to pick only 15. Ice Skates This is a very special one to me. I worked with my 11 year old niece to make … Continue reading
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3 Gingerbread Houses and a Bento Lunch
My 11 year old nephew, 17 year old niece and I each made Gingerbread houses this year to enter in my towns contest. I won for my age category (19 and over) and for People’s Choice! My niece won in … Continue reading
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Capricorn Bento Lunch
Last in my monthly series of Zodiac symbol lunches, here is Capricorn. Note: I did not make or photograph this meal. I had shoulder surgery and will have a longer recovery time than expected. My 17 year old niece made … Continue reading
Christmas Taco Lunch
My taco loving nephew always requests tacos when I offer to make lunch for him. I wanted to make something different so I made this Christmas themed taco meal. I was inspired by the book Happy Bento!: Lunches on the … Continue reading
Christmas Onigiri Bento Lunches
Today I have 6 different holiday themed rice ideas (Gingerbread Man, Angel, Candy Cane, Wreath, Holly, Reindeer). I shaped most of these using a cookie cutter. I use a method similar to this but if my cookie cutter is a … Continue reading
Christmas Cookies 2015
I actually made 6 different types of Christmas cookies this year! I am calling this year “The Year of the Frosted Cookie” because my husband requested 3 frosted cookies! But I am glad that he was able to come up … Continue reading
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Reindeer Bread Bento Lunch
I made this as part of a make ahead dinner for my nephew. I like any excuse to make cute shaped bread. My nephews love this bread recipe and I love that the dough is make ahead and easy to … Continue reading
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Tagged christmas, shaped bread
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Dreidel Rice Hanukkah Lunch
I grew up celebrating one night of Hanukkah with friends of the family. I think of those times fondly when I make Hanukkah themed lunches each year. I decided to make rice dreidels this year. They were easy to make … Continue reading
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Corn Husk Angel Tutorial Food and Crafts
Sometimes I pick a topic I am interested in and present it to my garden club. It saves money on a speaker (I don’t accept payment from my club) and it gives me the opportunity to research a topic. In … Continue reading
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