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Gingerbread Row Houses

Posted on November 26, 2017 by eclecticlamb

My place smelled like gingerbread in October this year. I decided to enter a gingerbread house in Sweet Creations at the Eastman Museum.  In September, I was accepted as a participant. My gingerbread had to be delivered by November 1. … Continue reading →

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Monkey Lasagna

Posted on September 7, 2017 by eclecticlamb

I made this meal for my 15 year old lasagna loving nephew. I put the sides in silicone cups for easy removal before heating. Container: EasyLunchBoxes Left Side: Homemade lasagna baked without mozzarella cheese on top, mozzarella cheese cut into … Continue reading →

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Sheep Mashed Potatoes Lunch

Posted on August 30, 2017 by eclecticlamb

I made this healthy lunch for myself. It features a white cheddar mashed potato sheep shaped with a cookie cutter. Container: EasyLunchBoxes Left Side: Cheddar mashed potatoes cooled then shaped using a sheep cookie cutter, cooked broccoli Top Right: Pistachios … Continue reading →

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Fish and Horse Rice Lunches

Posted on August 10, 2017 by eclecticlamb

I made these lunches for my 18 year old niece and myself (she picked the fish lunch). Japanese plastic rice molds made it easy to shape the sticky rice. Also using basically the same ingredients in both lunches is convenient … Continue reading →

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Picnic Lunch

Posted on August 3, 2017 by eclecticlamb

I made lunches for a new companion Dennis and myself. His work is not far from mine so we met for lunch at a park along the Erie Canal. You can see both lunches in the last photo. I think … Continue reading →

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6 Year Blogiversary Giveaway

Posted on July 18, 2017 by eclecticlamb

Edited: The giveaway is now closed. I will notify the winner. Unbelievable but it is my 6 year blogiversary! I am celebrating with a giveaway in appreciation for my readers. I have one large prize (all of the items in … Continue reading →

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Kermit the Frog Lunch

Posted on July 5, 2017 by eclecticlamb

I made this fun lunch for myself. Container: U Konserve Contents: Kermit – cheese and broccoli mashed potatoes, cheese details with food coloring, edamame, pineapple, grapes, watermelon, cantaloupe

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March Lion or Lamb Lunches

Posted on February 28, 2017 by eclecticlamb

This is my 6th consecutive year to make Lion or Lamb themed food for the beginning of March. Since I like lambs it is natural for me to make lamb / sheep themed food and crafts. These are simple meals … Continue reading →

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The Grouchy Ladybug Book Lunch

Posted on February 24, 2017 by eclecticlamb

This week I met a friend and her family at the Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art in Amherst, MA. I was happy to take the opportunity to make another Eric Carle lunch. At the museum I was pleased … Continue reading →

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President’s Day Lunches

Posted on February 17, 2017 by eclecticlamb

In celebration of President’s Day I made George Washington and Abraham Lincoln themed lunches. These were easy to make with cookie cutters. It is convenient and often healthier to have make ahead meals for myself in the refrigerator. Container: EasyLunchBoxes … Continue reading →

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Heart Shaped Valentine Dinner

Posted on February 14, 2017 by eclecticlamb

Happy Valentine’s Day! I made this heart themed dinner for my parents. They loved it! It was a little labor intensive since I made homemade ravioli. But I did use store bought ricotta cheese. My Mom said that I can … Continue reading →

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Favorite Non-Lunch Posts from 2016

Posted on December 28, 2016 by eclecticlamb

While a majority of my content in 2016 featured lunch, I am particularly proud of some of my non-lunch content. These are my favorites from 2016. It was enjoyable to create this fresh fruit cake with my niece and nephews … Continue reading →

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Olympics Soccer Themed Lunch

Posted on August 5, 2016 by eclecticlamb

I love making themed food and my nephew likes soccer and bagels so this was the perfect lunch for him. I drew the Rio Olympics soccer pictogram using a plastic sandwich bag and cream cheese. My nephew was pleased with … Continue reading →

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Fit & Fresh Containers and Lunch

Posted on October 2, 2015 by eclecticlamb

I was happy to receive these Fit & Fresh containers. I did not use the ice packs with this lunch but used the ice with the vegetables and dip. I sent my husband’s lunch in them. He liked the containers … Continue reading →

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3D Animal Shaped Crackers with Soup

Posted on July 6, 2015 by eclecticlamb

I love using cookie cutters for savory food. Instead of making cookies I used these 3D cutters to make giraffe and elephant shaped crackers. This was actually the second time I attempted this. Make sure when you cut out the … Continue reading →

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Ho Ho Ho Holiday Bento Blog Hop

Posted on December 17, 2014 by eclecticlamb

Today I am joining some Bento Bloggers and Friends on a Holiday themed bento blog hop. Since we already had quite a bit of snow this year, I ended up with a Frosty themed lunch and snack. My 10 year … Continue reading →

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Cat Bread

Posted on October 1, 2014 by eclecticlamb

I enjoy coming up with new shapes for homemade bread. I had fun matching the fruit and vegetables to this theme. Container: EasyLunchBoxes Left Side: Cat shaped bread with food marker details, peanut butter in Mini Dipper Top Right: Carrots … Continue reading →

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