Hi bento pals! Today's bento lunch takes inspiration once again from the cute macaron-enthusiast kitty of Palette's Sweet Street, this time with colorful Parisian macarons from Michel Patisserie. These colorful delights have the dreamy crisp-tenderness and rich flavor of lovingly crafted macarons...really special!
Michel's seasonal flavors are a treat--in this selection a pale pink "cherry blossom" macaron the exact color of the delicate Yoshino cherries that have just peaked around the D.C. Tidal Basin...
To continue the French theme, lunch featured mâche salad with walnut oil, endive topped with goat cheese and flowering tarragon, a mini organic beef burger flavored with fresh tarragon, shallots (goat cheese inside) and a stir fry of red cabbage and carrots...not forgetting two delicious macarons and tart-sweet blackberries!
Bento4Japan continues to inspire and raise essential funds for Japan's recovery while spreading bento love! Check out all the bento auction listings here...including my new one!
wow, what a beautiful gourmet mini-feast! i love macarons and can never save them long enough for them to make it into bento :-)
ReplyDeletei am loving the chic colors and presentation here, not to mention the sophisticated flavor combinations!
Gorgeous bento and those macaroons look heavenly! I love the freshness of your bentos! :)
ReplyDeletehi megan dear, thanks a bunch! they really are the most cute delightful sweets :D
ReplyDeletehave a lovely early spring evening!
hi there Susan! how are things? thanks for visiting, hope your April is off to a great start :D
ReplyDeleteOmg, that burger sounds AMAZING! Tarragon, shallots, goat cheese.. three of my favorites! Plus the macarons.. wow! I am clawing at my computer screen for this one XD
ReplyDeletetee hee, your comment has me in smiles with that image, Megg--thanks pal!!
ReplyDeleteMangifique! Such an inspiration! I love the background of a French Patisserie...so pretty. I have done a couple of French inspired thems in my cooking, now I have to put it in my bentos.
ReplyDeleteCould I have the endive topped with goat cheese and flowering tarragon? Please? :D
hi Lyndsey dear! oh, I'd love to see your French dishes appear in your bentos--that be would be SO fun! here, I've made a new plate of the goat cheese endives, opened a nice Provencal bottle of rose and there are macarons waiting for dessert...when will you be over :D?
ReplyDeleteGorgeous colors in bento today! Everything looks so delicious :D
ReplyDeleteLovely, all! The macarons look exquisite, as does the rest of your tantalizing creation. Sweet and light :)
ReplyDeleteahhh
ReplyDeletei have yet to try a macaroon, !! :(
Tarragon, never have it! But I do remember, I know about it for the very first time when I was watching Hannah Montana. Jackson's teacher says, "Tarragon! I'm so gone!". Haha, LOL :D
ReplyDeleteWoohoo! This bento is awesome! Beautiful and fresh colors. Love the macarons, such a sweet treat <3
ReplyDeleteMagnifique comme toujours ! I love the endive topped with goat cheese and walnut !! Miam miam !!
ReplyDeleteAw, thanks Jenn!!
ReplyDeleteHi there Sheri! Sweet comments, thanks for sharing them~have a lovely Thursday!
ReplyDeleteHi Stephanie, will be fun to hear when you try them!
ReplyDeleteHi Ta! Tarragon has a really distinctive flavor, in the anise family...thanks for your visit dear :D
ReplyDeleteHi Lia, so kind of you, glad you liked this one! Have a great end-of-week :D!
ReplyDeleteBonjour Cocyte! These natural flavors go so well together, miam indeed ^^! Have a great day...
ReplyDeleteThat's a really pretty bento. I've got a long long way to go.
ReplyDeleteHi Shaz, welcome to my blog! I just got back from visiting yours and love all the healthy meal ideas...enjoying whole foods is a wonderful theme!
ReplyDeleteIt was a very nice bento! The best thing about it was sitting at our little kitchen table and eating it with bentobird! Love AND Yum !
ReplyDeleteWith waves to all the bento pals, -Jamison
Hi Snowy Owl Jamison! it was a fun bento to share...Love you!!
ReplyDeleteDelicious, delicious, and more delicious! I'm jealous of your macarons, they're gorgeous! I love the heart shaped patty as well. But, I think Jamison gets tops for the best contribution to this post. Such a sweet comment :) I imagine you sharing it with little heart bubble popping in the air!
ReplyDeleteHi Heather! Aw, thanks for stopping by with these warm comments! Jamison's comment was a surprise treat when I read it this afternoon, he's a real sweetie!
ReplyDeleteWell, Friday's almost here, hope you'll have a stellar spring weekend :D!
bento looks beautiful as always! wow look at those macaroons!! I have always wanted to try but not sure if they're worth the price. They have them here at one of the coffee shops for $1.25 each.
ReplyDeleteMy heart goes out to Japan too. They have been experiencing various Earthquake since with one at 7.4M yesterday. That's why I'm doing a giveaway in hopes to have more ppl donate to the relief efforts.
Love the flower on top! I just ordered some dandelion seeds to grow for greens but dang it, maybe now I'll have to buy some other edible flower seeds too. :(
ReplyDeleteHello Mrs. P! Yes, they are pricey here as well.
ReplyDeleteWe enjoyed a couple and then shared the rest with friends last night...one in your fav flavor may be a nice treat to try at the cafe some day?
Thanks for sharing heartfelt concern and info about your giveaway for Japan--it does indeed feel good to participate in the relief effort in whatever ways we can. The bento community has really shown care and creativity in response to the disaster...
Best wishes :))
Hi there Pikko! Mmmm, dandelion greens. Your comment reminds me of seeds I've ordered and need to plant, for edible blooms including nasturtium, calendula and more violas! Have a great weekend, we are excited to visit the annual Cherry Blossom Street Festival in DC :D
ReplyDeleteThis bento looks super pretty! I love how your bentos always look so 'flowery' :).
ReplyDeleteHi there CG! Thanks so much :)) Hope you are having a GREAT weekend!
ReplyDeleteHey Jenn, another inspired bento. My tongue is lingering over the tarragon burger and I am off to scout out the delicious macaroons. Love the whimsy of the little Parisian that just brings a sweet smile.
ReplyDeleteThat you put your creativity into action as you work to help our friends in Japan is no more than inspiring. There are many that just utter words in sympathy, but action reveals the true heart. ♡
Hi Robin! How are things? Glad this bento and its feline inspiration brought a smile to you! And I'd love to hear about the macarons you find :D
ReplyDeleteThe response of the bento community and so many others has been inpsiring--there was a beautiful show of support for Japan at events in D.C. this weekend, hope to post more on that very soon!