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Pokémon-themed bento to wrap up the month of February!

If you're a '90s momma like myself, you probably spent Friday nights tuning in to a local network (GMA 7), waiting for Pokémon: Indigo League to air.

But there are more beyond the original 150 pokémons we all knew and loved. Here are some mythical/next-generation pokémons that my son Kyren requested.

✨ Skitty ✨ Fennekin ✨ Chikorita ✨ Shaymin

And who would forget this fiery, first-gen pokémon Ponyta that evolves into Rapidash?

But the highlight of my Pokémon-themed creations was this special nori art I made for an ausome kid, a son of a good friend, who loves Charmander and Bulbasaur so much! 🧡💚

I know how tough motherhood can be, and I can only imagine how much more challenging it is when you're raising a child on the spectrum. This order reminds me why I do what I do—to bring joy to kids through food! ❤️ That's why I make sure every meal I serve is made with so much love, no matter how intricate the details are.

Soba salad bento for the Bottomless Pit who needs to eat healthier in my new metal-bamboo bento box which I got as a freebie.

I put the dressing of truffle white soy sauce and olive oil in a re-used chicken essence bottle so it’s easier to carry around.

Konbu ribbon and truffle white soy sauce from Daiso.

My sibling suggested an onigiri recipe, which I might try, if I can get sushi rice or short grain rice, but I'm trying to get more ideas. I already made my lunch for tomorrow: tuna and spaghetti pasta (kinda like a tuna casserole thing, but minus the use of an oven and I mixed in mayonnaise and a splash of lime juice - DELICIOUS) and a bocadillo. (Also called bocata. Learned the recipe from the Street Fighter cookbook, but I use prosciutto instead of serrano ham as I can't find it anywhere.)

I just need ideas for Saturday's lunch. Might delete later, as this is an art blog. But cooking can be considered a form of art, right?

Also I realize that some people probably don't like artificial crab, and I completely understand. I've had some that was really fucking sweet, in a really gross way. 🤢

EDIT

Breakfast Ideas:

Omelet in a Mug 

Cinnamon Muffin in a Mug 

Jumbo Breakfast Cookies 

Homemade Blueberry Sauce 

Quick & Crispy Home Fries

Bacon and Egg Tacos

Healthy Blueberry Breakfast Smoothie

Chocolatey Peanut Butter Banana Smoothie 

Creamy Chia Seed Piña Colada

Orange Smoothie

Egg in a Boat/ Egg in a hole

Blueberry Lemon Breakfast Quinoa

Banana Pancakes

Made-Over French Toast with Spiced Pears

Hawaii 5-0 Rainbow Bowl 

Pre-made pancakes, oatmeal and toast work too

School Snack Ideas 

Homemade Potato Chips 

Sticky Monkey Bread

Homemade Applesauce

Chewy Chocolate Chip Granola Bars

Oyster Crackers with a Twist 

Firecracker Crackers

Ranch Pretzels and Goldfish

Chef John's Chocolate Energy Bars

High-Protein Breakfast Bars

Cheddar Crackers

Healthy Bento Ideas

Pretzels, apples w/ peanut butter, half of a turkey/ham sandwich

Mini muffin, blueberries, and devil eggs

Crackers, cheese, baby tomatoes and salad

Caesar salad, cheese stick and strawberries

Chicken noodle soup, mini salad and wheat thins

Cucumber, carrots, celery and dip 

Peanut butter and jelly sandwich with grapes and cheese  

Blue corn chips, dip, popcorn and a chocolate muffin

Granola bar, apple slices, popcorn and cucumber

Cheese, cheese stick and potato chips

Waffle, strawberries, watermelon and french toast 

Banana, peanut butter chips, yogurt

Potato slices, mini salad and fruit juice

Half of a sandwich, cheese stick, apple sauce and grapes

Yogurt, blueberries, strawberries and popcorn

Mix and Match Picture Examples: [X]  [X]  [X]  [X]  [X] 

For more examples: [X] The proportions are for a child so you probably have to make them bigger 

Lunch Sandwich Ideas

Roast beef with lettuce, and provolone cheese 

Turkey with mustard and american cheese

Egg salad sandwich with basil 

Pulled pork with barbecue 

Steak slices sandwich  

Hot ham and american cheese

PB and J sandwich

Cucumber, dill and cream cheese sandwich

Grilled cheese sandwich

Corn and bean wrap 

Roast beef and avocado wrap

Spicy chicken wrap

Treat Yourself Desserts   

Peanut Butter Cookie Pie

Easy Key Lime Pie

Strawberry Pie

Perfect Pumpkin Pie

Old Fashioned Coconut Cream Pie

Raspberry Summer Pudding (English Style)

Banana Pudding

Apple Crisp 

The Best Lemon Bars

Very Berry Cheesecake 

Mini Treats 

Raspberry and Almond Shortbread Thumbprints

Apple Squares

Bake Sale Lemon Bars

Chocolate Covered Strawberries

Chewy Sugar Cookies

Macaron (French Macaroon)

Moist Brownies 

Black Forest Mini Cheesecakes

Salted Caramel Pretzel Cupcakes 

More Cupcakes and Cookies

Lemon Cheesecake Cookies

Chocolate Chip Cookies and Cream Cookies

Healthy Avocado Chocolate Cookies

Mint Chocolate Pudding Cookies

Strawberry Red Velvet Cupcakes

Caramel Stuffed Double Chocolate Chip Cookies

Chocolate Cherry Cupcakes 

Watermelon Cupcakes

Blackberry Coconut Cupcakes

I'm sure many of us fell in love with the bento trend during the lockdown, but it's more than just a meal in a box. For us moms, it has become a beautiful expression of creativity, convenience and balance. It's fun, also therapeutic, and can heal one's inner child in the most imaginative way.

Most importantly, it represents my love as a mom; that through every little character I incorporate into their meal, my kids would always feel close to home. Food is my love language, and nothing can represent this love better than the colorful bento boxes I carefully curate every morning.

It's a daily reminder that no matter how busy life gets, there’s always room for love. ♡