Yesterday my daughter said, “Mama, I need an American Flag bento because we are studying the American Flag in school (preschool).” She also informed me that today is flag day. The thing is, I usually plan ahead for special bento- purchase the ingredients in advance and think about the colors. Not for everyday bento, but … Continue reading
This is my first attempt at a portrait of a real person. I have made faces before, and cartoon characters … but this is different. I can’t say it looks exactly like Gene Shalit. The primary issue is the lack of forehead showing. Next time. Or never again. Either way. The hair is made from … Continue reading
These pancakes are delicious, but the sauce is what makes this great. This is a savory meal, and goes nicely with vegetable stir-fry. You might want to double the sauce and use some to toss vegetables in. This snowman isn’t really angry. Here is what happened. I started dinner early because I knew the kids … Continue reading
When my kids get invited to birthday parties, I always make them cupcakes, or a cake to share with the everyone (because the birthday cake is sure to be made with gluten and dairy). Needless to say I make a lot of cakes, which is fine with me– I think it is fun. My friend … Continue reading
This Hello Kitty Maki is made with a kit. It was mistakenly sent to me when I ordered supplies from Japan. The thought of sending it back was too much trouble with the international mail so I paid for it and used it (of course). Honestly I wouldn’t bother with this unless you have a … Continue reading
I had my first breakfast burrito at a small restaurant in Santa Fe NM while I was living there for a year during college. After that I wanted to eat one every day for the rest of my life and I almost did! I made versions of breakfast burritos for my lunch for years, then … Continue reading
Cuter Than Gluten 