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Transportation Themed Lunches

Posted on December 20, 2016 by

Transportation themed lunches are fun for anyone to eat and easy to make using cookie cutters. Hot air balloon waffle, car shaped rice, mashed potato train, apple canoes and airplane pizza are sure to put a smile on your loved … Continue reading →

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4 Woodland Animal Lunches

Posted on November 7, 2016 by

These are lunches that I made awhile ago and did not yet blog. In this set I have a deer quesadilla, moose and owl shaped rice, and a soft pretzel shaped as a turtle. I made this deer lunch a … Continue reading →

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Mountain Day Japan Bento Lunches

Posted on August 10, 2016 by

This year on August 11, Japan has a new national holiday. Mountain Day (山の日) is a day to appreciate mountains. Growing up I spent a lot of time in the Adirondack Mountains since my family has a summer home there. … Continue reading →

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Shepherds Purse Lunch

Posted on July 1, 2016 by

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 →

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Cardinal Bento Lunch

Posted on June 2, 2016 by

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 →

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Fairy Bento Lunch

Posted on April 8, 2016 by

My last imaginary creature this week is the Fairy. When I decided to make a Fairy themed lunch I thought it would be fun to make edible moss. A Google search revealed these moss cookies. They are surprisingly easy to … Continue reading →

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Saint Patrick’s Day Lunches

Posted on March 4, 2016 by

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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8 Valentine Themed Lunches

Posted on February 3, 2016 by

In celebration of Valentine’s Day I have 8 new Valentine themed meals. But anytime is appropriate to make a heart themed meal for a loved one. My friend and I made this easy pasta lunch during my recovery from shoulder … Continue reading →

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10 Lego Bento Lunches

Posted on January 19, 2016 by

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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