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Killed by Cute: 450 of 2010′s Cutest Bentos

Pikko — Fri, 25 Feb 2011 09:00:52 +0000

Overload on cute by looking at a compilation of 450 of the cutest bento lunches of 2010! [from Adventures in Bentomaking]

What’s For Lunch Wednesday 34

Pikko — Thu, 20 Jan 2011 01:25:47 +0000

Take a look at Week 34′s bento compilation! [from What's for Lunch at our House]

Bunny Bento Boxes

Pikko — Mon, 10 Jan 2011 23:50:03 +0000

A cute compilation of bunny themed bentos! [from Hopper Home]

2010 Christmas Bento Shopping Guide

Pikko — Wed, 15 Dec 2010 06:32:58 +0000

Need a guide to shopping for a bento fanatic on Amazon? You have three days left to use this guide separated by price range! [from Adventures in Bentomaking]

Michelin Can Keep Stars, This is Way Cooler

Pikko — Mon, 29 Nov 2010 20:49:06 +0000

Michelin just added to its roster of three-star eateries in Tokyo. More insights can be gleaned at the other end of Japan’s food scene: the bento.

Rather than go the posh route last week, I met with Makiko Itoh, the popular blogger who boasts more than 360,000 daily readers worldwide. Her new “Just Bento Cookbook” is aimed at aficionados of home-packed meals common in Japan. Its release dovetails with an explosion of interest in Japanese culture and hints at an underappreciated recipe for ending deflation. Read the full article here.

Pikko’s Bento Tips Part 2

Pikko — Fri, 09 Jul 2010 01:22:47 +0000

Find out how to make a cute Bunny and Bear bento in Pikko’s Bento Tips Part 2.

Marukai – Pikko’s Bento Tips Part 1

Pikko — Thu, 24 Jun 2010 22:39:53 +0000

Marukai’s Irasshai newsletters have been a gracious host to a three part series of bento tips from Pikko of Adventures in Bentomaking.

Head on over to Marukai Hawaii’s website to see instructions on how to make this simple, yet adorable bento with pink piggies.

British Bento Theme Event

bentoboxuk — Mon, 14 Jun 2010 23:49:34 +0000

There’s something fun happening over at Asfora’s Bento Box Blog! She is off on a trip to the UK and is hosting a British Theme Bento Event. Don’t be shy, everyone can join in! :D

Potatoes for Bento-Stash…Sweet!

hapabento — Sun, 28 Mar 2010 03:31:35 +0000

Cook and freeze sweet potato slices as bento-stash. Details on hapa bento.

Bento!

Pikko — Fri, 19 Feb 2010 23:48:26 +0000

Read Wanda Adams’ interview with two Hawaii bento bloggers, Crystal Watanabe and Susan Yuen. Read the full article on the Honolulu Advertiser.