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Sunday, September 11, 2011

late summer fried rice bento


Hello friends! I'm gearing up for a very busy week this Sunday evening...Monday's bento features a melange of farmer's market and elements of a yummy meal yesterday at our favorite Szechuan restaurant, China Star.

Leftover rice from dinner is stir-fried with market okra and bright peppers, and in the little bowl is a portion of garlicky "Crystal Shrimp." Baby golden tomatoes and tender-sweet figs round out lunch. Have a great week!



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15 comments:

  1. origa-meSeptember 11, 2011 at 6:58 PM

    I am hoping for a big fig crop this year, did they go well with the rice?

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  2. Happy Little BentoSeptember 12, 2011 at 12:42 AM

    I adore this basket bento. I want to find some figs too; they look wonderful! And is that a hibiscus? In Virginia? Fantastic :)

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  3. Journal Mommy YennySeptember 12, 2011 at 1:10 AM

    so nice and lovely

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  4. Robin OSeptember 12, 2011 at 2:36 AM

    I am glad to see you enjoying the pretty little yellow tomatoes and other market treasures in today's bento! What a fabulous late summer treasure. Hope you have a great week!

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  5. Lia ChenSeptember 12, 2011 at 5:06 AM

    Very bright and striking colors in your bento! Just make me happy to see it :)

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  6. BentobirdSeptember 12, 2011 at 8:10 AM

    Hi there origa-me! We'll see after lunch today :) Wow, lucky you to have your own fig crop! Will you make preserves?

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  7. BentobirdSeptember 12, 2011 at 8:14 AM

    Thanks sweet Yenny! Have a GREAT day!

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  8. BentobirdSeptember 12, 2011 at 8:19 AM

    Hi Sheri! Gamene featured this lovely and fresh bamboo bento and inspired me to get my own (via Rakuten). I find it brings a cheerful natural feel to lunch...

    The pink flower is native Virginian member of the hibiscus family, known as marsh hibiscus--cool, huh? http://www.chesapeakebay.net/bfg_marsh_hibiscus.aspx?menuitem=14453

    Have a super week, looking forward to your new bento creations!

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  9. BentobirdSeptember 12, 2011 at 8:22 AM

    Hi there Robin, so nice to read your cheery comments this morning! Thanks for your friendship...

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  10. BentobirdSeptember 12, 2011 at 8:26 AM

    Hi Lia, I'm glad to read this! Have a lovely week, see you over at Bentolicious :D

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  11. BentobirdSeptember 13, 2011 at 10:30 AM

    Hi Carole!

    Here's the fig report--went VERY well with fried rice.

    Sorry but Blogger won't let me comment on your site, wanted to mention that I loved your beautiful portrait of a beloved Finney. Your poetic paintings are full of life and sweetness...

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  12. UnknownSeptember 14, 2011 at 11:39 PM

    Beeauutiful! The pictures brightened up my day! Those little fellows also look so happy!
    It feels like I haven't talked to you in awhile. How have you been? Hope your week is going great! :)

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  13. BentobirdSeptember 15, 2011 at 8:04 AM

    Hi Izumi dear! Glad you liked this one :D I love these happy "little fellows" baran, they look so merry and sweet together!

    It's been a very busy summer with work and also work on our house for a possible move, so I have not been bentoing as much as I'd like! Fall weather is just starting to appear with cool mornings and even a few leaves starting to change color.

    So nice to visit with you as always...hope its been a very happy summer for you and family!

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  14. Susan YuenSeptember 16, 2011 at 3:19 PM

    So pretty! All the animals look like they are waiting to dive in to that yummy fried rice! :) Have a great weekend Jenn! :)

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  15. BentobirdSeptember 16, 2011 at 6:37 PM

    You are so sweet Susan! This cheerful baran reminds me of your light hearted bentos...wishing you a great weekend, too!

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