Today I received my advanced copy of my second cookbook! I posted a few pictures of of the book below and I also wanted to share a bento that never made it (click on the pics to enlarge). Now before you think that there are bentos like this in the book, let me first say that there aren’t any. I only made this huge one as a potential cover piece and as eye candy. Unfortunately, there were too many bentos/recipes and not enough space in the book for me to include this one. 
However, the Under the Hawaiian Sea Bento is a combination of four different bentos that are in the cookbook, so there are directions on how to make each individual sea creature that is featured.
Hawai`i’s Bento Box Cookbook, Second Course, will be available mid April in stores as well as online. 
My goodness, the crabs are just TOO freaking cute. I think they’re my faves!
Thanks Pikko!
Looking forward to seeing your new book!
I only have one word….WAHHH!!!
agree with pikko – the crabs are just too cute!
Thanks mils!
I vote crab! So dang cute! Awesome!
Thank hapabento!
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Susan, we’re sooo excited!! The previews look amazing! And I got so hungry just reading through the recipes in the table of contents (can’t wait to see and try your “Corndog people”!!) And to think, April is right around the corner!
Thanks also for letting Mark cover for me this week! I truly appreciate it (but don’t let it get to his head!)
Thanks Lynne!
Mark sure appreciates all of the work that you do, especially this week. 
Thank you so much for always taking care of him!
How exciting! I think it’s sooo cool that you have a book coming out! I hope it comes on Amazon Associates UK then I can advertise it for you LOL
I love the “compilation” boxes! So much fun to share when everyone digs in and fights over the crab and the octopus! 
Good luck with the launch and best wishes 
Thanks Asfora!
I really appreciate your interest and well wishes!
Beautiful book–what a cool accomplishment, Susan! I love that many will be introduced to your charming bentos this way, and the whole wonderful and fun sea life theme pictured here (in love with the happy red crab like everyone else!)
Thanks Jenn!
Those big eyes crack me up! I love the “nigiri”! Great idea! Also love the colorful soba anemone for the clownfish! It’s all supercute, LOVE IT!
Thanks sheri!
Wonderful! That bento is just amazing! I cannot wait for your book to come out
Thanks Jenn!
I’m really excited too!
Those were really cute under the sea bentos!!!! It was such a pity they are not in the book!!!! Love all those cute little sea babies!!! I’m a diver so you should know how these cuties meant to me!!
I hope to get a copy of your book so I’m eagerly waiting!!!
Thanks Angeleyes!
That is way too amazing! How long does it take to create this and who gets to eat all this amazing food?! I’d volunteer for that job.
Thanks ChantaleP! It took a couple of hours to put that bento together. I’ll feed you any day!
too cute to be left out, nvm we all appreciate it! getting excited with u.
Thanks javapot!
Slap my head! Those bentos are fantastic Susan! Can I have them?
. I love that peeping nemo so much 
LOL, you are too funny! Thanks tatabonita and yes you can have them!
This is really a WOW! I love the crab and clown fish a lot! When will your book be published? Can’t wait for that!
Thanks KidsDreamWork!
The book will be out within a few weeks. I’ll keep you posted. 
Far from being original, the happy crab and the clown fish are my faves as well. Too bad this gorgeous bentos isn’t featured as a whole in the book … but I’m sure there are lots of other delightful scenes in there and that this new book will bring you the extra fans you deserve. Great work.
Thanks Ingrid!
I really appreciate your kind comments!
Wow wow wow! So colourful! I think I like the yellow octopus best, he’s too cute.
Thanks veganf!
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Love love love this! The colors just amazing and this bento is super cute. Is there any chance we can get your new bento book with your signature in it? hehehe …
Thanks Lia you are so sweet!