Today is Shrove Tuesday, the term Shrove Tuesday comes from the fact that Pancakes are associated with the day preceding Lent because they were a way to use up rich foods such as eggs, milk, and sugar, before the fasting season of the 40 days of Lent.Any excuse to make pancakes in this house is excuse enough for me! The kids and I are big pancake fans, in fact, boy child has … [Read more...]
Pizza on a stick bento lunch
I was recently challenged by Circle of Mom's to come up with cute foods served on a stick. One of the first things that jumped into my head was pizza on a stick! I'm all about taking an old favorite and spinning it into something new and exciting, so that's what I've done here! Same old pizza, served up in a new and different way, and the best part... No cooking required! … [Read more...]
It’s National Peanut Butter Day!
Did you know that today is National Peanut Butter Day? Well, if you didn't, you do now! We're big peanut butter lovers over here, and it's not at all uncommon to hear one of the kids asking for PB&J sammies for dinner on a regular basis! I love the versatility of peanut butter. You can cook with it, bake with it, or eat it straight outta the jar! Today's lunch pays homage … [Read more...]
Hello Kitty Bento Lunch
What little girl (and boy in today's case as both kids got the same lunch!) doesn't love Hello Kitty? And interesting character, that I don’t really understand. Whoever created Hello Kitty must be one insanely rich person as this cat has made come back, after come back, after come back. I’m not particularly a fan, especially when it comes to seeing middle aged women … [Read more...]
Friends don’t let friends make ugly bentos!
You've all heard them before... Friends don't let friends drink and drive, Friends don't let friends vote republican/democrat, well... Friends don't let friends make ugly bentos! (Well, they shouldn't anyways!)Some time ago I ordered a super cute (or so I thought) sandwich cutter/press thing from eBay. As with every bento related thing that I purchase, I was … [Read more...]
