Bento #8 - Back to School

Copied this idea from a fellow bento mum.

Here's a book of ABCs for Owein. End of the 1st week of Term 2 already ... hope he is geared up already.

Oswald's book ... is a reminder of the lessons that he will be having in school today :p


Hope with all these bentos that remind the boys of school, help to gear them up for the new things they going to learn in this term. 加油!!!

Bento #7 - Monsters

Monster Themed bentos ... Thought I had enough of cutie stuffs for now any wanted to make something scary but ... all my monsters all turned out looking cute!!! LOL.


See if you can guess who is this ...

Got it??? YES ... it is Mike Wazowski from Monster Inc.

Decided on Mike so that I can use the yellow hat that I bought sometime back. Used a triangular onigiri mould to mould my bread, that explains all the lines that you see on Mike.

Topped up with mini oreos and gummy from Marks and Spencer for Owein.

For Oswald's Mike, I decided to use Pandan Cake instead so I get a green Mike (which is the actual color) instead of a white one.

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Presenting DOMO Kun ...

Used a mini chocolate swiss roll for Domo this time and cheese cut outs for facial expressions, using food coloring to color up the cheese.

Bento #6 - Sandwich Cutters Bentos

Bought 2 new cutters by Munchkin recently and had decided to give them a try.


1) Elephant Shape sandwich cutters.

Let's go for an elephant ride ...

2) Penguin sandwich cutters.

企鹅哥哥和弟弟一起去上学.

Cute sandwiches right =]

Glad to have these cutters. They really do save the days when I've got no inspiration at all or am feeling lazy. I was totally drained out by last week's events and our short trip to Port Dickson. Brain cells are totally malfunctioning.

Bento #5 - Ladybug Burger

Made this Giant Ladybug for the boys' lunch on 21 February 12.

Copied this idea from a new book that I bought recently. Book titled: Fun Food for Kids by Page One Publishing. I'd altered some ingredients used to suit the taste of my boys. Dressed it up a little and VIOLA. I am very please with the result and so were the boys.

Bento #4 - Love is in the AIR!!!

Love Themed bentos for Valentine's Day week.

Sent the boys to school with an envelope fill with love.

Both boys get exactly the same bento but I personalized their bento by placing their name on the envelope. Hope they enjoy their V-Day bento and can feel mummy's love for them.

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Cannot leave out hubby's share of love on Valentine's Day. Made a simple breakfast for hubby ...

肉干面包 with a Heart Sausage.

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In Owein's box, he got Nutella Chocolate Hearts with Heart Sausages and Fruit Loops. Feel so chocolaty ... YUMZ.

For Oswald, he wanted it plain so he can taste the original taste of the bread. How silly ... but mummy packed his box up with plain Chocolate Hearts + Heart Sausages + a Pineapple Tart as a treat.

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Simple Heart Shape Sandwich with Rainbow Sparkles + Rice Crackers and Biscuits for Owein.

Oswald had to bring fruits to school today hence made Roses out of Strawberries for him and to house them, left me not much space for his bread. That explains the small hearts you see in Oswald's box.

Bento #3 - Under the Sea

Did a series of Themed bentos at the beginning of the year and this is one of it.

Dinner for the boys on 元宵节. Lifted an idea which I saw before.

The one above is for Oswald and below is Owein's box. Everything packed is the same for the boys except for the meat. Oswald have Chicken Karaage and Owein is Fish Fingers. Oswald would prefer chicken to fish and Owein vice versa and that explains the different type of meat packed.

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The boys' 'sea' view bento.

Sandwich with a view ... Nutella sandwich + Octodogs (Pork Sausages) for Owein

Strawberry jam sandwich + Octodogs + Pineapple Tarts and Gummies for Oswald.

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A bonus bento for Oswald to eat on the way to music class. Presenting ... Missy Octopus.

Missy Octopus is made from ham from an illustration from Yum Yum Bento Book. Rice balls with ham and 1/2 an egg coated with Pork Floss as sea bed and his favorite vegetable Broccoli to fill up the gaps.

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'Fishy' business today to end the theme.

Owein had requested for a repeat of his previous bento and hence requested granted. P/S: save me some brain juice cos not need to brainstorm what to do.

This time, he wanted peanut butter spread on his bread ... wish granted. Paired with his bread are 2 'Fishy' Pork Sausages and Raisins.

For Oswald, he wanted to bring fruits (Blueberries + Oranges) to school for his weekly Fruits and Vegetables day. In order to ensure he can finish his food fast and eat his fruits, I'd decided to pack a lesser amount of bread and in bite site.

Took out my fish cutter to cut bread in the fish shape and made plans to add details to his fishes. Sort of regretted my decision when I was placing the details this morning. I think I will think twice next time when such details are required in the future. But seriously, I am quite satisfied with the final result. =)

Bento #2

Oswald has his favorite bread (Gardenia Fruit and Nut) packed into his box today. I had used his bento box to help cut the shape of the bread so that it fits nicely in the corner. Used the remaining scraps to cut the flower which was placed on the top. Filled up the rest of the space with an Orange and a Pineapple Tart (CNY stash).