Belated Thanksgiving Special: Making a pecan pie!

Well, school’s been eating me alive. Trying to work my transfer out, studying for finals, and keeping up on my projects has kind of gotten me out of the rhythm of updating. I’m trying to be good now, I swear. Later this evening, I’m going to post my new bento gear (donated by a very, [...]

Nikujaga Recipe – Meat and taters Japanese style

I love a night like this. The air is chilly, darkness encroaches earlier and earlier, and the wet, chilled weather just demands that you keep your arse indoors. It is a nikujaga night.
Nikujaga is a dish that holds a special place in my cold, blackened heart. It’s such a simple dish with no frills and [...]

One of my favorite autumn foods – Pecan Shortbreads

As some of you already know, I live in a little slice of Hell called the American south. Autumn in the south is really just a sort of mild summer that lasts roughly three weeks. However, autumn in the south presents one pleasant thing: pecans. Oh, pecans. You taste so fucking nice. You’re especially good [...]

Sennet’s Tater Salad Recipe

I was asked by a member of the Bento Lunch community to provide a recipe for my mayo-free tater salad. Let us assemble our materials:
-1 medium potato
-1/2 cup plain yogurt
-1/4 cup swiss cheese, shredded
-1/4 of a kosher dill pickle
-A handful of raisins
-Some mustard
First, grab your potato. Wash it, peel it, cube it, boil it. I [...]