Category Archives: Food

I made this shaped mashed potato lunch for my Mom. She enjoyed it! Container: EasyLunchBoxes Left Side: Owl – Cheddar mashed potatoes cooled then cut with a cookie cutter, Ears – slivered almonds, Eyes – mashed potatoes with paprika, peas, Nose – … Continue reading →

I made this easy and delicious snack meal for myself. Container: EasyLunchBoxes Left Side: Leaves – carrot cut with cookie cutters, hummus Top Right: Energy ball made with peanut butter, graham cracker crumbs, dry milk powder, and a little espresso powder Bottom Right: Strawberries … Continue reading →

I made this apple themed meal for myself. It was a delicious treat. Container: EasyLunchBoxes Left Side: Apples – (hand pies) pie crust with apple, brie, and chopped walnuts in-between the 2 crusts cut with a cookie cutter, press with fingers to … Continue reading →

I made this meal for myself. It is a basic vegetable and rice meal made fun by putting it into a mini tart pan. Container: EasyLunchBoxes Left Side: Airplane – zucchini cut with a cookie cutter, sautéed onion, cheddar cheese, rice Top … Continue reading →

I made this delicious lunch for myself. The polenta and vegetables are a repeat of a recipe I tried for one of my most popular blog posts. I should make it more often. Container: Prep Natural Glass Meal Containers Left Side: Squirrel … Continue reading →

I made this meal for my Dad. I thought that it did not look good so I tried another time to make hurricane pizza. I think the second time came out worse (see below). Maybe hurricanes are difficult to depict … Continue reading →

I made this meal for myself. It is a basic vegetable and rice meal but I made it fun by putting it into a tart pan. Container: EasyLunchBoxes Left Side: Frogs – zucchini cut with a cookie cutter, shredded carrots sautéed with … Continue reading →

My 20 year old niece and I made her this Ice Cream themed lunch. She selected the theme. Container: U Konserve Contents: Ice Cream Cones – (hand pies) pie crust with tomato sauce and mozzarella in-between the 2 crusts, use fork to … Continue reading →

I made this fun and easy meal for myself. Container: Cloud box from Japan (set of 3) Large Box: Camels – cantaloupe cut with cookie cutters, Eyes – cinnamon, cottage cheese with cinnamon, blueberries underneath Small Box: Palm Trees – zucchini cut with … Continue reading →

My Mom and my 20 year old niece made these pancakes when at my parents lake house. Camels – Chocolate chip pancakes cut with a cookie cutters Droppings – Chocolate chips Ground – Whipped cream Others in this series: Bunny  Cow, Dinosaur, Ghost, Moose, Raccoon, … 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. 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. Updated 2/1/26 FLOWERS Flower Ravioli Rose Ravioli Tulip Ravioli Daffodil Ravioli ANIMALS Dog Ravioli Swan Ravioli Butterfly Ravioli HOLIDAYS … 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