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Wednesday, March 17, 2010

happy st patty's day bento

 Today's St Patty's Day bento features some classic Irish ingredients: green cabbage, potatoes, and pastry! The shamrock-decorated pastry is filled with a stir fry of green cabbage, watercress and onions, plus salmon in a mustard sauce. Baby potatoes in a dill dressing, baby carrots, and extra cabbage with watercress round things out.

To celebrate this absolutely beautiful, breezy day, a baby lamb for the gentle turn in March's weather:
                         Early spring blooms in Old Town, Alexandria:

The Potomac river, shining in noon sun:
Happy St Patty's Day, bento friends!
                                               

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23 comments:

  1. meganMarch 17, 2010 at 3:46 PM

    wow, that pastry sounds amazing, such a tasty combination of ingredients in the filling! i love that your take on st. patrick's day is about the ingredients and not just the color green. great flower shots, too -- spring really IS poking its head out for a look... hope it stays a while :-)

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  2. BentobirdMarch 17, 2010 at 4:43 PM

    I love this phrase: "spring really IS poking is head out for a look"! Yes indeed, perhaps through the eyes of baby flowers! Doing this st patty's bento reminded me how good fresh cabbage can be! Thanks so much for your visit and great comments, gamene :)

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  3. LexiMarch 17, 2010 at 6:00 PM

    It's a beautiful day here too, spring is coming! Adore the first photo with the iris, and your pastry sounds yum!

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  4. BentobirdMarch 17, 2010 at 7:25 PM

    So glad to hear it, Lexi! Yes, "spring is coming", and today it felt fully arrived and melted the last snow away--hooray! I always enjoy your thoughtful comments--thanks so much!

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  5. javapotMarch 17, 2010 at 8:51 PM

    great iris pic, another fav flower of mine :) good work on the shamrock too.

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  6. hapabentoMarch 17, 2010 at 9:22 PM

    Mmm... tantalizing! Love the shamrock detail on the pastry.
    Look how spring is peeking into your world! Happy St. Patrick's Day!

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  7. BentobirdMarch 17, 2010 at 9:58 PM

    Hi javapot! Yes, iris of all types are magical
    --can't wait to see the bearded and Japanese varieties emerge! Thanks for sharing your very nice comments here :)

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  8. BentobirdMarch 17, 2010 at 10:01 PM

    Hiya Debra! Yes, it's really coming! I've been in a winter-sad slumber for sooo long, today felt just amazing. Happy St Patrick's day and congrats on the very cool shamrock bento!

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  9. Happy Little BentoMarch 17, 2010 at 10:54 PM

    That baby lamb is so sweet, and your pot of irises is fantastic! I wish we could have bulbs here. I do have little tulips, but I don't bother to dig up and cool, so they are not dependable.I know how it feels to see the blossoms open up, though! I am right there with you on the excitement of spring! Lovely!

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  10. Lia ChenMarch 17, 2010 at 11:53 PM

    The pastry is awesome! Oh my you show us some great pictures again. Love the shamrock hanging on the door and the black cat looks elegant hehehe ... Beautiful flowers are the signature from you :)

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  11. UnknownMarch 18, 2010 at 2:03 AM

    Ohhh!! I LOVE all photos! I feel like I'm looking at beautiful photography books.
    Love the tiny irises and the look of the cat especially.
    Ah I wish I could have the shamrock pastry... :)

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  12. Susan YuenMarch 18, 2010 at 3:38 AM

    Happy St. Patty's Day!!! Love the Irish themed bento and sweet Spring lamb lounging in your garden. :D

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  13. Lia ChenMarch 18, 2010 at 7:30 AM

    Jenn, I would like to pass you an award. Please pick it up here. Thanks!

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  14. BentobirdMarch 18, 2010 at 9:06 AM

    Dear sherimiya, hi from me and the little lamb, and thanks as always for visiting! Happy spring--so fun to share its unfolding with you :)

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  15. BentobirdMarch 18, 2010 at 9:08 AM

    Hi Lia--yes, this kitty was elegant indeed! Your comments are so encouraging, thank you!

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  16. BentobirdMarch 18, 2010 at 9:10 AM

    Hi Izumi! Big smile from your comments--and its a treat to share all the signs of spring with you!

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  17. BentobirdMarch 18, 2010 at 9:12 AM

    Hi Susan, my 1/8th Irish sister :) Many thanks and best wishes!

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  18. tata | bonitafoodMarch 19, 2010 at 9:54 AM

    I'm always entertained by your fab photos everytime I visit this blog. And your pastry sounds soooo good :D

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  19. BentobirdMarch 19, 2010 at 11:45 AM

    That's so cool--thank you Tata...I feel the same way about your always refreshing and fun posts :D

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  20. JudyMarch 20, 2010 at 12:00 AM

    That kitty was a cutie. Is he/she yours? Sweet lamb in the periwinkle too!

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  21. BentobirdMarch 20, 2010 at 10:13 AM

    Hiya Judy and Happy Spring to you! The pretty kitty belongs to someone else...such a winsome face!

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  22. UnknownMarch 20, 2010 at 7:33 PM

    Hi Jenn!
    I replied to your mail yesterday and today. If you haven't seen it yet, could you check out your e-mail box?

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  23. BentobirdMarch 20, 2010 at 7:49 PM

    Thanks Izumi! Just wrote you back with some good news!

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