Yum-Yum Bento All Year Round

“I always doubted my ability to put together a cute bento lunch because it looks so complicated, but Crystal and Maki make it easy by breaking everything down step-by-step. And did I mention the ideas in this book are absolutely adorable? Because they are!”—Kiersten Frase, founding editor of Oh My Veggies“A thoroughly ‘kitchen cook friendly’ instructional guide to making bento boxed lunches that are suited to each season of the year … Yum-Yum Bento All Year Round is the perfect addition to any personal, family, or community library cookbook collection.”—Midwest Book Review“These two Bento-Box afficionados have raised the bar for this lunch box art form another notch. Small, healthy portions, dressed up and packed for portability, these small lunch boxes are a source of delight for young and old alike.”—Anna Jedrziewski, Retailing Insight

Crystal Watanabe (aka Pikko)

Crystal Watanabe, also known as Pikko, began crafting bento boxes for herself as a method to manage small, healthy portions. She found such enjoyment in this endeavor that she now shares her passion with bento enthusiasts globally. Crystal resides in Hawaii with her husband and two children.

Maki Ogawa (aka Luckysundae)

Maki Ogawa, known online as Luckysundae, is a Japanese mother with a passion for creating adorable bento boxes. She makes them for her two young sons, her husband, and herself, often sharing her creations on her blog.