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Sunday, February 27, 2011

hints of spring bento

Hi bento pals! We are enjoying a balmy Sunday with soft blue skies and breezes: perfect weather for raking up residual fall leaves and discovering green shoots emerging underneath. Hyacinth are perking above ground with their beautiful green tops.  
My fingers are crossed for the tulip bulbs planted last October, always popular with digging squirrels...we'll see what's in bloom in a couple of months!

Ivory hellebore plants at a local market today:


Monday's lunch: white wine and butter braised Coho salmon fillet with red grapefruit, Italian capers over smoked salmon pasta, mint and asparagus. An arugula salad with Sicilian orange infused olive oil, Reggiano Parmigiano cheese slivers, pistachios and more mint also in the bento:
Have a lovely week, happy cooking!

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18 comments:

  1. UnknownFebruary 27, 2011 at 9:35 PM

    Looks fantastic! What pretty spring pictures too!

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  2. JudyFebruary 28, 2011 at 12:19 AM

    Beautiful Bento! Love arugula. I graze on it when I'm in the garden. Grows wild now. With Parm - oh heaven!

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  3. FluteloopFebruary 28, 2011 at 12:44 AM

    Sicilian orange infused olive oil? Yum! Love the blue flowers!

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  4. MayuFebruary 28, 2011 at 1:28 AM

    Looks yummy! Beautiful flowers!I hope I can see some hints of spring here in Iowa soon too (I know I have to wait few more month though...).

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  5. Edible ArtFebruary 28, 2011 at 6:58 AM

    wow, sounds so fresh, and the salmon with the grapefruit looks so pretty

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  6. BentobirdFebruary 28, 2011 at 8:01 AM

    Hi Jenn! Thanks, hope there are some signs of spring where you are :D

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  7. BentobirdFebruary 28, 2011 at 8:05 AM

    Hi Judy! Lucky you to have wild arugula! That sounds like heaven, I'm guessing it is full of spicy, peppery flavor. YUM, enjoy some on a pizza for me soon :D

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  8. BentobirdFebruary 28, 2011 at 8:07 AM

    Hi Fluteloop! I'm kinda addicted to this oil, it's aroma makes me feel like I'm in a sunny field in southern Italy. Have a great day!

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  9. BentobirdFebruary 28, 2011 at 8:08 AM

    Hi Mayu, thanks for your visit and comments! Iowa winters must be pretty intense, I hope there will be an early thaw. See you at your tasty blog :D

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  10. BentobirdFebruary 28, 2011 at 8:09 AM

    Hi Stephanie, thanks so much!

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  11. Robin OFebruary 28, 2011 at 10:50 AM

    Yum... buttery salmon on top of smoked salmon pasta!? You're killing me ;D Sounds just perfect with the orange vinaigrette salad. Your picture of the ivory Hellebores just beams! Hope you have a great week and more sunshine.

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  12. BentobirdFebruary 28, 2011 at 11:47 AM

    Hi Robin, such a lovely sheaf of comments, thank you so much!! Have a great week too, see you over at What About the Food!

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  13. ArudhiFebruary 28, 2011 at 4:19 PM

    Pasta and salmon, what a treat! Never tried arugula and I always wonder how it tastes.

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  14. BentobirdFebruary 28, 2011 at 5:03 PM

    Hi Arudhi! Arugula has a wonderful peppery, slightly bitter flavor, really livens up a salad...

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  15. Susan YuenMarch 1, 2011 at 1:41 AM

    Gorgeous bento! The salmon and pasta looks absolutely delicious! The arugula salad perfectly completes the bento. :)

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  16. KidsDreamWorkMarch 1, 2011 at 3:58 AM

    Beautiful bento, and love the contrast the stunning blue flower with your bento in the photo!

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  17. BentobirdMarch 1, 2011 at 10:06 AM

    Hi Susan, always a pleasure to read your bright and sunny comments! Thank you so much :D

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  18. BentobirdMarch 1, 2011 at 10:06 AM

    Aw, many thanks Ai Ping--hope you are having a good week!! I love iris :)

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