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Sunday, May 15, 2011

first roses of may


Hi bento pals! What a beautiful May weekend we've just enjoyed, mostly mild and bright with refreshing evening rain. Roses and peonies have burst into fragrant bloom...




Some fresh selections at the farmer's market on Saturday:



This cute border collie surveyed the crowds from the farm truck:










As part of our ongoing explorations of local historic towns, we visited charming Culpeper, VA for the first time on a misty Saturday afternoon...












Fried catfish at the friendly Frost Cafe was made with care. Great lima beans, too.




Iris and peony outside the Culpeper History Museum










Monday's bento features chicken in Thai red curry sauce that I made for Sunday's lunch with cilantro, avocado, green beans and egg noodles, a snow pea shots and viola salad, apricot and strawberries....



 







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21 comments:

  1. KarinaMay 15, 2011 at 7:21 PM

    Blog land is just filled with beautiful photos of peonies today. One of my favorite flowers, but I've never had them in my garden - wonder if they would grow here in No Cal. I am always so inspired by your wonderful ventures. It's almost farm market time and I can't wait to get out and let the fresh foods dictate my mealplan. Such beautiful photos as always - I've enjoyed viewing your weekend with you.

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  2. BoboMay 15, 2011 at 8:59 PM

    How refreshing to just read your blog and those beautiful photos in a Monday morning.
    Look at that full bloom peonies..so lovely..

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  3. LauraMay 15, 2011 at 9:03 PM

    Your photos are so beautiful!!!

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  4. BentobirdMay 15, 2011 at 9:04 PM

    Hello Karina dear! I'd love to hear if you try growing them...they are so lush and happy and buoyant. Your comments are so encouraging and a delight to read, thanks so much :D

    Have an excellent and creative week!

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  5. BentobirdMay 15, 2011 at 9:10 PM

    Hello Bobo! Thanks so much for visiting, have a super week!!

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  6. BentobirdMay 15, 2011 at 9:11 PM

    Thank you Laura! How fun to find a photograpic pal who is inpired by so many of the same sorts of things--your pink tulip image from this weekend was stunning, instant fav!

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  7. Robin OMay 15, 2011 at 9:47 PM

    Roses, peonies, irises and border collies. This is my kind of posting. Your images just vibrate with the promises of spring fulfilled. The tasty Thai red curry bento just sets it off.

    My peonies are just about to bloom, their heads are full and round with the blush of color (pink and white) just forming. I think they will be bursting by end of next week. So let Karina know they do grow in the Santa Cruz Mountains!

    Wishing you a fabulous week Jenn!

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  8. Emily NgMay 16, 2011 at 8:45 AM

    What a fabulous view with those beautiful flowers..so nice. Thanks for sharing them with us, Jenn. :) How I wish I can 'fly' to your place now..haha.
    I love chicken curry too..hmm..yummy yummy. NIce and beutiful bento, as always Jenn.

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  9. BentobirdMay 16, 2011 at 10:28 AM

    Heee, thanks for your lovely comments Robin! This pup was sooo cute and alert, I took a bunch of pics of him. Great news about peonies flourishing in CA, I'll make sure Karina gets the word :) I'll bet yours are going to be splendid in bloom!

    Have an awesome week, buddy :D

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  10. BentobirdMay 16, 2011 at 11:17 AM

    Hi Emily! This is my favorite time of year, so fun to share with you! Enjoy bentoing this week...

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  11. LexiMay 16, 2011 at 3:39 PM

    Beautiful flowers!! :)

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  12. BentobirdMay 16, 2011 at 6:03 PM

    Hi Lexi! Hooray for spring, have a super week!!

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  13. tofugirlMay 17, 2011 at 7:40 PM

    You have strawberries already! Nice. Those flowers are just gorgeous. This post really cheered up my day Jenn...hope you are doing well :)

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  14. KidsDreamWorkMay 18, 2011 at 3:02 AM

    The roses look so stunning and so does your bento! I just hope I have half of your photography skill Jenn! :)

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  15. BentobirdMay 18, 2011 at 5:43 PM

    Hi Carol! Yep, we are just a little ahead of NY's growing season here I think? Hope you have enjoyed a fantastic birthday complete with a special sweet!!

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  16. BentobirdMay 18, 2011 at 5:44 PM

    Thank you dear Ai Ping! I love your pics!

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  17. MauriMay 20, 2011 at 3:53 PM

    May is a great month for flowers! I love peonies!

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  18. BentobirdMay 22, 2011 at 12:53 PM

    Hi there Mauri!! Happy May, indeed the month of lush and colorful blooms...thanks for visiting, I'll bet it is gorgeous in your part of Italy right now!

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  19. Gnoe (@Graasland)May 25, 2011 at 5:58 AM

    Ha! This spring I've got myself a small sage plant on the balcony... let's see if it'll grow flowers!!! Although I thought you weren't supposed to let your herbs bloom because it takes away their taste?

    Gorgeous bento -- it gives me such a sunny feeling!

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  20. Gnoe (@Graasland)May 25, 2011 at 5:59 AM

    Er... flavour. Not taste. :\

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  21. BentobirdMay 25, 2011 at 7:32 PM

    Hi Gnoe! I'd never heard that before...I love flowers, I love herbs, so when they combine, its joy for this cook :D

    Happy spring my friend...may it be sunny!!

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