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Wednesday, June 15, 2011

wine country delights


Hi bento pals! Long time, no post--we are on vacation in Northern California and soaking up the incredibly beautiful scenery and spirit of this place. Also taking a million pictures and staying at a place with very slow internet service, so I'll let this one bento represent some of the delights of this area thus far...

It contains a yummy dungeness crab and shrimp salad sandwich on toasted sourdough bread from a great restaurant near the San Francisco Ferry Building, cherries from the magical Sebastopol Farmer's Market and purple radish and tender lettuce from the same spot. Hope you are all having a great week, I'll have much to share when I return from this trip!
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29 comments:

  1. tinyskilletJune 15, 2011 at 9:48 PM

    Oh just look at you...even making a beautiful bento while on vacation! ;D I am happy to hear you are having a wonderful time, and I'm glad I haven't been missing anything. lol! I still have to come up with some new stuff so I can't post...

    Looking forward to your photos when you return! Happy trails!

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  2. tofugirlJune 15, 2011 at 9:55 PM

    Seriously, bentoing on vacation--that's dedication :) I hope you are having an amazing trip and can't wait to hear about it!

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  3. Happy Little BentoJune 15, 2011 at 10:13 PM

    Welcom! Enjoy your time in our beautiful part of the country! Did you go to the Ferry Terminal farmers market? It's wonderful.

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  4. KarinaJune 15, 2011 at 11:09 PM

    The weather has been glorious - a bit warm over here...but I'm sure it's a bit cooler nearer the coast. Such a beautiful bento - so glad to hear you are enjoying your visit. Can't wait to see more.

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  5. BentobirdJune 16, 2011 at 1:16 AM

    Hi L! What a treat to read your sweet comments on vacay...so much to document and describe when the trip is over! Best wishes from us both...

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  6. BentobirdJune 16, 2011 at 1:22 AM

    Hi Carol! Amazing is the word for this place, no exaggeration...hope you are having a great week, is it very hot in NYC? We took a two plus hour hike through beautiful hills today, mid 80's but no humidity so it felt great!

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  7. BentobirdJune 16, 2011 at 1:26 AM

    Hi Sheri! Oh, so lucky you are to be here, its truly delightful and we've met so many nice folks.

    Japantown in SF was a great time yesterday, Jamison had the first really great quality ramen soup he's had since leaving Japan in 1996! Daiso...well, how cool is 1.50 for a shiny new bento box?! Have a great Thursday :D

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  8. BentobirdJune 16, 2011 at 1:28 AM

    Hi Karina! Thanks for your kind comments. We are having a grand time, I can see how you love Sacramento now :D!

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  9. origa-meJune 16, 2011 at 4:00 AM

    Did you get to visit Davis near Sacramento?, I lived in University housing there for four years in the 1960's, great little campus. I'm with you in spirit touring the wine country, Napa, Sonoma, Mendocino . Thanks for firing up my memory banks. LOL Carole

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  10. cafenoHutJune 16, 2011 at 8:31 AM

    we are waiting you excitedly:)
    Who can knows that what amazing photos you took

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  11. BentobirdJune 16, 2011 at 10:15 AM

    Hi again Sheri,
    We did indeed go to the Ferry Terminal market--LOVED it! Such vibrant fruits and flowers, lots of pictures taken :D

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  12. BentobirdJune 16, 2011 at 10:17 AM

    Hello Carole, thanks for sharing your memories and nice comments! We have not made it to Davis, no doubt another lovely spot to see...

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  13. BentobirdJune 16, 2011 at 10:20 AM

    Aw, thanks for your visit cafenoHut! There will be many to sort through and share in the weeks ahead :D

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  14. LexiJune 16, 2011 at 2:49 PM

    Cherries......just adore these! Glad you enjoyed SF too.....one of my favourite places in the whole wide world. x

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  15. BentobirdJune 16, 2011 at 11:18 PM

    Hi Lexi! These were really great ones, almost had a white peach flavor! SF is awesome, I can see why its a fav place for you...:D

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  16. Jennifer Gildred MA ATRJune 17, 2011 at 2:35 AM

    Fun:) Can't wait to see all the new entries to come!

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  17. BentobirdJune 17, 2011 at 5:32 PM

    Thanks so much, JG!

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  18. Sonoma BentoJune 18, 2011 at 9:47 AM

    Aaag! I can't believe you are here, and were in Sebastopol even!! Are you still in Sonoma County? I'll be announcing at the Sonoma County Hot Air Balloon Classic tomorrow. I would love to see you! Happy Travels, Jenn!

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  19. Robin OJune 18, 2011 at 3:11 PM

    What a delight that you are on my side of the world. I am sure you are enjoying the treasures of NorCa and Wine Country! Lovely bento and crab is a wonderful representation of a San Francisco treat.

    Can't wait for you to share the rest of your travel photos and stories. So glad you get to visit our beautiful California!

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  20. Cooking GalleryJune 18, 2011 at 6:14 PM

    The sandwich sounds delicious! With crab and shrimp salad, hmmm...! Enjoy your vacation :)!

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  21. BentobirdJune 18, 2011 at 9:18 PM

    Hi SB! We will be at the Sonoma County Hot Air Balloon Classic bright and early and look forward to meeting you!! We were at Point Reyes all day today, OMG, SO beautiful....

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  22. BentobirdJune 18, 2011 at 9:21 PM

    Hi Robin! Wow, what an amazingly lovely area you are in, so inpspiring, bright and heart-lifting.

    We encountered beautiful wildflowers, serene cows, incredible rolling vistas and aquamarine waves at Point Reyes today, just one of many great adventures on this trip so far!

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  23. BentobirdJune 18, 2011 at 9:22 PM

    Thanks so much dear CG, hope you are having a fantastic weekend!

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  24. AnonymousJune 21, 2011 at 4:28 AM

    I love your blog.
    Beautiful pictures, delicious Bento - it's soooo nice!

    Thank you!

    Greetings from germany!

    Anja

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  25. BentobirdJune 21, 2011 at 5:17 PM

    Hello Anja!

    Welcome to my blog and thank you for sharing such sweet comments :D!

    Best wishes!
    Jenn

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  26. AnonymousJune 22, 2011 at 4:52 AM

    Hey Jenn,

    thank you for sharing your life. It's very nice to read about "normal" people on the other side of the world! And i'm very interested, what you have to tell about your trip last week.

    (Sorry for my bad english, to speak is more easily ;) )

    Greetings to Sonomabento, i can't leave her a comment, cause i have to have an acount. I like her blog also!

    Anja

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  27. BentobirdJune 22, 2011 at 9:35 AM

    Hi again! I will pass on your greetings to Sonoma Bento who by the way seems fluent in German :D!

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  28. OhayoBentoJune 22, 2011 at 10:33 PM

    Vacation bento?!?!?! Wow! You're amazing! I can't wait to hear all about the rest of your trip. I love your photographs, they tell such a story, I'm excited!!

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  29. BentobirdJune 23, 2011 at 12:32 AM

    Hi Heather! This place is so inspirational, could not help bentoing :D
    Hope you are having a great week and I look forward to sharing more about our experiences soon!

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