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I made this lunch for my 14 year old niece during her first week of 10th grade. I used Biology because the word contained less letters than some of her other subjects. Container: EasyLunchBoxes Biology Book: Rice with peas and … Continue reading
Trail Mix Day 2013
Today is National Trail Mix Day. My 11 year old niece and I designed our own trail mix and went on a hike. We went to Five Rivers Environmental Education Center. (See photos below.) The Sistema Split Food Container was … Continue reading
Avocado Salad Shells Lunch
For a long time I loved the idea of making a vegetarian salad in a pasta shell. I finally made one. I don’t use avocados very often but I enjoy them. They are delicious in this filling meal. Container: EasyLunchBoxes … Continue reading
Zucchini Bento
It is zucchini time! I don’t bother growing zucchini because I can count on receiving it from my grandmother-in-law, mother-in-law. and sister-in-law. I made this lunch for my husband. It has zucchini in each course. Container: EasyLunchBoxes Zucchini Pie:Zucchini and … Continue reading
Moose Themed Pizza Dinner
My 11 year old niece flew by herself to her Grandparents (my parents) house for the first time. Of course I was there to make a moose themed pizza dinner in her honor. The moose pizza had tomato sauce, mozzarella … Continue reading
Spaghetti Lunch
I made this lunch for my teenage nephew as part of my Tips for Packing Food for Active Teenagers guest post for Diana Rambles. This one did not make the cut but my nephew enjoyed it. This is a LOT … Continue reading
State Capital Lunch
When I found the States and Capitals Educational Snacks at Whole Foods, I knew that I had to make a state themed lunch. When I was a kid, I was the nerd with the state capital cards trying to teach … Continue reading
Princess and the Pea Guest Post
I am happy today to once again guest post for Jackie at Loving Lunches. Please click here to see the Princess and the Pea lunch that I made.
Save a Penny Earn a Penny Guest Post
I am thrilled today to have my first ever guest post for Jackie at Loving Lunches. Please click here to see the Uncle/Nephew themed lunches I made.
Lego Cheese and Bricks Lunch
My 9 year old nephew loves Legos. When I noticed that the BOTW theme this week at Bento Blog Network will be Lego, I knew that I had to make another Lego themed lunch for him. I found the Lego … Continue reading
French Bread Pizza Bento
I made french bread pizzas for my niece, nephews, and myself one day at home. I thought it would be fun to make a french bread pizza bento. The kids loved their lunches! Container: EasyLunchBoxes Fruit: Watermelon Vegetable: Green beans … Continue reading
Butterfly Mac and Cheese Lunch
My 11 year old niece ate this lunch. This lunch incorporates some of her favorites. My Mom and I made this together. Container: EasyLunchBoxes Fruit: Watermelon (stamped with butterfly pie cutter) Vegetable: Peas Macaroni & Cheese: Homemade macaroni & cheese … Continue reading
Pasta with Walnuts and Edamame Bento
I made this the same day my niece had the Flag of France bento. The pasta and toasted walnuts ended up in each of our lunches. This was fast to make and delicious. Container: EasyLunchBoxes Fruit: Watermelon Vegetable: Snowpeas Pasta: … Continue reading
Lion Pasta Lunch
I made this Lion themed lunch when I took my 11 year old nephew to the zoo. He allows me to make any theme as long as he likes the food. He especially loves pistachio nuts and requests them in … Continue reading
Triangular Onigiri Box Bento
A friend in Japan sent this box to me awhile ago. The text on the box means, “go anywhere together”. My 14 year old niece was here for the day and I wanted an easy lunch. We decided on onigiri … Continue reading
Potato Football Bento
Continuing in my series of twice baked potato lunches, here is a football themed meal. I served this to my 16 year old nephew for lunch at home. It was his idea to make the goal post and field out … Continue reading
Posted in Bento / Cute Food, Food
Tagged bento, lunch, sports, twice baked potato, vegetarian
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Peanut Butter Pita Lunch
I needed to go shopping so this lunch was made from what I had in the house. The pita was in my freezer. Thrown together lunches can be interesting and delicious! Container: EasyLunchBoxes Main: Peanut butter in toasted Arnold Pocket … Continue reading
Black Beans and Tortilla Chips Bento
I used leftovers from my Tanabata party to make this quick and delicious lunch. Container: EasyLunchBoxes Tortilla Chips: Blue tortilla chips, cheddar cheese (at the party I served the blue tortilla chips with salsa, the cheddar cheese was melted over … Continue reading
Train Bento
I wanted to make a wheel themed bento for the Bento Blog Network weekly theme. My 14 year old niece suggested train, so I made this lunch for her. I delight in making cute and healthy food for loved ones. … Continue reading
Flag of France Bento
My 14 year old niece and I made this flag themed lunch. As usual, she did a great job cutting and arranging the food for this meal. Container: Blue Box from Japan Top Tier: Mini Farfalle pasta with olive oil, … Continue reading
Lake House Lunch
I made this lunch at my family’s lake house in the Adirondacks. It was a beautiful day so I took the photo from the elevated front porch. Lunch with a view! Container: EasyLunchBoxes Bread: Italian bread Granola Bar: Kashi Dark … Continue reading
Potato Blimp Bento
When I asked for twice baked potatoes theme suggestions my 11 year old nephew said, “blimp”. So I made this blimp themed lunch for him. This is my pistachio loving nephew so of course I had to include his favorite … Continue reading
Kid Made Lunch Farm Bento
My newly turned 13 year old nephew designed and made this lunch entirely by himself when he was still 12. He looked through my cookie cutters, picked out a box from my collection, drew a sketch in my bento sketchbook, … Continue reading
Twice Baked Potato Lunch
I made this lunch for my husband. In this case it was a planned lunch but also became dinner the night before. Container: EasyLunchBoxes Background: Lettuce Potato: Twice baked potato riced with a little butter, milk, Mexican cheese blend, salt, … Continue reading
Kokeshi Bento
Kokeshi are Japanese dolls traditionally made from wood. I was excited to win the Kokeshi Bento Box Giveaway hosted by Shirley of Bento Singapore. (see below for an image of this adorable bento box) Shirley is very talented and features … Continue reading
Potato Boat Bento
When I asked my niece and nephews for ideas using twice baked potatoes, my 14 year old niece said, “boat”. So I made this lunch for her. It was fun to make. If you want to heat the potato, you … Continue reading
Hot Air Balloon Bento
I have a slight obsession with cookie cutters. My collection is so large that I have them organized by type and stored in plastic Ziploc bags. Awhile ago I picked up this hot air balloon cookie cutter. It lives in … Continue reading
Tanabata Party
Tanabata is a Japanese star festival. According to a folktale, Hikoboshi (star Altair) and Orihime (star Vega) were lovers and separated by the Milky Way to only meet once a year. Typically people celebrate on July 7. Since I was … Continue reading
Under the Sea Day Preschool Camp
The theme for our fourth and last day of Aunt Kathy’s Preschool Camp was Under the Sea. Our previous themes were Australia, Dinosaurs/Volcanoes, and Outer Space. I made this lunch for my 28 month old nephew. I was running out … Continue reading
Posted in Bento / Cute Food, Crafts, Food
Tagged bento, under the sea preschool, vegetarian
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Outer Space Day Preschool Camp
The theme for our third day of Aunt Kathy’s Preschool Camp was outer space. Our previous themes were Australia and Dinosaurs/Volcanoes. This Astronaut lunch was prepared for my 28 month old nephew. He loves pasta! He did not eat the … Continue reading
Eat Your Vegetables Day
Today is “Eat Your Vegetables Day“. I decided to eat and photograph vegetables as part of every meal and snack. I am a vegetarian but ate vegan all day in celebration of Eat Your Vegetables Day. Container: EasyLunchBoxes Fruit: Blackberries … Continue reading
Australia Day Preschool Camp
Two of my young nephews are staying at my sister-in-laws house while their parents are on a business trip to Australia. I am hosting 4 sessions of “Aunt Kathy’s Preschool Camp” at my house. My 12 year old nephew and … Continue reading
Posted in Bento / Cute Food, Crafts, Food
Tagged Australia themed preschool, bento, vegetarian
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Nest Themed Dinner
My 16 year old nephew and 14 year old niece came over for a nest themed dinner. It was enjoyable to have them help me cook and the food was delicious. Menu Salad with bird crouton. I mostly followed this … Continue reading
Around the World Birthday Party
I hosted an Around the World birthday party for my husband’s birthday. I invited his family and friends. My husband picked the countries based on the food he wanted to eat. Our countries were: Mexico, Italy, and Thailand. Decorations: I … Continue reading
Posted in Crafts, Food, Party Planning
Tagged around the world party, italy party, mexico party, thailand party
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Vegetarian Irish Dinner
My Grandmother was born in Ireland. As an Irish-American I took step dancing classes as a child and my family had corned beef and cabbage St. Patrick’s day dinners. As a lifelong vegetarian, I ate Irish Soda Bread and potatoes … 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
Hinamatsuri Dinner Party
I had some young relatives and a neighbor over for a Hinamatsuri (Girl’s Day) themed dinner. Click here to find out more about this Japanese holiday. I made a vegetarian meal tailored for American kids to eat. Music: I played … Continue reading
Posted in Food, Party Planning
Tagged ひな祭り, girls day japan, hina matsuri, hinamatsuri, vegetarian
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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
Homemade English Muffins
I have wanted to make my own English Muffins for a long time. Great Breads by Martha Rose Shulman has a recipe but the issue of rings prevented me from making them. I do not eat tuna fish and it … Continue reading
Small Plates Appetizer Dinner
I am finally getting around to posting this amazing meal. For Christmas Eve dinner my family enjoyed a small plates appetizer dinner. My Mom and I decided on the recipes and coordinated the plates/shooters/bowls we wanted to use. Yes we … Continue reading
Posted in Food, Party Planning
Tagged appetizer dinner, hors d'oeuvres, tasting dinner, tasting party, vegetarian
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Dumplings Around the World
On Christmas day my family feasted on dumplings from around the world. I came up with this idea because I wanted something fun and unusual for 5 adults celebrating Christmas day together. Each course was served 1 to 2 hours … Continue reading
Christmas Appetizer Party
I helped my parents host a Christmas themed party for their neighbors. We served hot and cold appetizers. Our guests brought desserts. It was a fun party to host. Special Touches: Candy Cane vase with flowers (My Mom was inspired … Continue reading
Posted in Food, Party Planning
Tagged appetizer dinner, dinner party, holiday themed meal
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Spiderweb Pumpkin Cheesecake
Pumpkin cheesecake with sour cream topping Spun sugar spiderweb Chocolate spiders My husband and I made this several years ago before I had a blog. The photo is not great and the spiderweb is not perfect but we were still … Continue reading
Jack O’ Lantern Themed Dinner
My family and I prepared and enjoyed a jack o’ lantern themed meal. Each course had a jack o’ lantern face and all but one course had pumpkin. Appetizer: Pumpkin cheese ball with crackers, carrots, and sugar snap peas I … Continue reading
Posted in Food, Party Planning
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Dinner with Edible Bowls
My 15 year old nephew wanted to make a meal with edible bowls. This is the same nephew who when he was young wanted to make a dinosaur shaped bread that stood up. (we made it happen) Since I am … Continue reading
Bake Sale Food
We made caramel popcorn, cheese bread, and cookie pops for a bake sale at my in-law’s church. Caramel Popcorn My husband made his family’s favorite caramel popcorn recipe. Ingredients 3 quarts air popped popcorn 1 1/2 cups peanuts (optional) Cooking … Continue reading
Posted in Food
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Union Square Greenmarket in July
The city that never sleeps does not wake up early on Saturday morning. I had some time Saturday morning before leaving NYC for my Great Aunt’s 80th birthday party on Long Island. I decided to go to the Union Square … Continue reading
Posted in Adventures, Food
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Zucchini and Cheese Pie with Rice Crust
I enjoy trying new recipes so I do not have a lot of repeat recipes in a dinner rotation. This Zucchini and Cheese Pie is one recipe that has been in my menu rotation for many years. It is adapted … Continue reading
Eclectic Lamb 
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