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Lunch on a Roll
I like any excuse to make homemade bread. I thought it would be fun to make swirl bread and theme the lunch with roll up food. I made two of these lunches, one for my husband and myself while out … Continue reading
Batman Bento Lunch
My husband and I spent the day with two young nephews. My 4 year old nephew loves batman so I made this lunch for him. It was a hit! Container: EasyLunchBoxes Batman: I was inspired by this Batman lunch created … Continue reading
Legos for Lunch
My husband and I spent the day with two of our young nephews. My 6 year old nephew is a huge Lego fan. So naturally I made this Lego themed lunch for him. Container: ECO Lunchboxes Bread: I baked french … Continue reading
Vegetable Medley with Rice Lunch
I love having leftovers for lunch. This one has a lot of food and should satisfy a bigger appetite. Container: ECO Lunchboxes Vegetable Medley: Basmati Rice and cashews with onion, green pepper, carrot, and cauliflower sauteed in a little olive … Continue reading
Pirate Bento Blog Hop
Once again I be thrilled t’ join me Bento Bloggers and buckos on this Talk Like a Pirate day bento blog hop. Please click on t’ button below t’ continue on t’ t’ next blog. Container: EasyLunchBoxes Jolly Roger: Forbidden … Continue reading
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Tagged bento, blog hop, lunch, Talk Like a Pirate Day, vegetarian
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Native American History Bento
My 9 year old nephew requested the theme of this bento. He is studying Native American history in school. He specifically requested that I make wampum using garlic bread. I made cheesy garlic bread to help the corn and beans … Continue reading
Japanese Flag Lunch
Continuing in my series of flag themed lunches… I created this simple Japanese flag lunch. The radish in the salad are supposed to be little fans. This was simple but delicious. Container: EasyLunchBoxes Japanese Flag: Rice and cherry tomato Nuts: … Continue reading
Lunch Where the Buffalo Roam
As part of my birthday gift this year, my husband gave me a buffalo cookie cutter with chocolate inside. It included two of my favorite things – cookie cutters and chocolate. I told my 9 year old nephew I would … Continue reading
Roald Dahl Day Bento Blog Hop
Welcome to our Roald Dahl Day Blog Hop. To continue on to the next blog, scroll down to the end of this post and click on the button. When I found out that my Bento Bloggers and Friends planned to … Continue reading
Bunny Pasta Lunch
A quick use what we had in the house lunch. I made this for my 11 year old niece. She requested a bunny theme and ate this lunch at home. Container: EasyLunchBoxes Pasta: Star pasta with sauteed mushrooms and bunny … Continue reading
On the Road Bento
I actually made this as part of a dinner at home for my 9 year old nephew. I won the car shaped containers from Eats Amazing. I borrowed her idea of putting yogurt and grapes in the car. Container: EasyLunchBoxes … Continue reading
Peach Muffins Bento
Peaches are abundant now. My husband’s favorite fruit is the peach. I thought it would be a special treat to create a peach featured lunch for my him. He said it tasted as good as it looked. Container: EasyLunchBoxes Peach … Continue reading
Pear Pizza Bento
I wanted to use up some local pears I received from a friend. I made the pear pizza and stuffed pears for dinner and it ended up being a perfect leftovers for lunch meal. The pizza toppings were ingredients I … Continue reading
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Tagged bento, featured ingredient, leftovers, lunch, vegetarian
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Back to School Bagel Pizza Lunch
I made this lunch for my 9 year old nephew on his first day of 4th grade. He is a huge fan of my homemade bagels. I made bagel pizza bites for the first time. Container: EasyLunchBoxes Mini Bagel Pizzas: … Continue reading
Syracuse Orange Bento
My 13 year old nephew is a fan of Syracuse Orange. When I found the pasta at Wegmans I knew that I had to make a Syracuse Orange themed lunch for him. Container: EasyLunchBoxes Pasta: Syracuse pasta with orange bell … Continue reading
Chococat Bento
I wanted to make a sandwich version of Chococat from Sanrio. I debated between chocolate bread and pumpernickel bread. I decided on the pumpernickel because I could buy it in my grocery store and it was too hot to bake … Continue reading
Back to High School Bento
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
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
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
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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
Winner of 2nd Blogiversary Giveaway
Thank you to everyone for your kind comments and for entering my giveaway! Lindsey you are the winner of the $25 gift certificate to Bento USA by AllThingsForSale.com. I will contact you by email.
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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
13th Birthday Bento
This was part of my nephew’s 13th birthday lunch. I am guessing that many 13 year olds would not want a themed lunch at school due to peer pressure but this lunch was served at home and he loved it. … Continue reading
Mr Potato Head Bento
This lunch was made for my nephew on his last day of being 12. This was a lunch at home. My 16 year old nephew helped me assemble this. This meal has so many possibilities. We choose to make it … Continue reading
Little Red Riding Hood Bento
I was inspired by a reader suggestion to make a Little Red Riding Hood bento. I was not sure about how this turned out but my 14 year old niece loved it. Container: ECO Lunchboxes Background: Rice covered with raw … Continue reading
Pasta Lunch for Guests
My Mom, brother and two cousins from Ireland visited for a few days. We did a lot of sightseeing but I still wanted to prepare homemade meals for them. I made 5 versions of this same lunch in the morning … Continue reading
Hyena Bento
My 8 year old nephew requested a Hyena lunch for our day at the zoo. He helped by painting on the eye and dots with a mixture of food coloring and water. I made the fact card to go along … Continue reading
Tanabata Bento
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. It is common to celebrate with fireworks. I made … Continue reading
Nachos Bento
My 12 year old nephew and I made this lunch. I wanted something quick and easy to prepare. He cut the the carrots and helped make the nachos. This many not look pretty, but it is a fast and different … Continue reading
Red White and Blue Bento
I made this red, white, and blue lunch for my 14 year old niece. It is very rewarding to make themed meals for my niece and nephews since they enjoy them so much and show their appreciation. This meal was … Continue reading
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