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Monday, February 6, 2012

love owl bento


Hi bento pals! Today's lunch features a "Love Owl" pastry filled with a tasty combo of roasted butternut squash and Gruyere cheese. This romantic birdie rests on a bed of arugula with slices of exotic green (yes, green!) radish--a very cool variety a friend found at her farmer's market and was kind enough to share with me...

A few sweet golden tomatoes and a white balsamic vinaigrette dressing accents the salad. How is Valentine's Day inspiring your bento creations?

26 comments:

  1. I have been inspired by hearts and the colors red, white and pink. I'll be using a lot of those in my next few bentos!

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  2. Hi there! Love those colors together--sweet and romantic indeed. Your blog is so cute!

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  3. Live the lil' owl pastry; it sounds perfectly delectable and complements the rest of your gorgeous bento!

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  4. What a sweet little owl pastry! I'm not allowed to pack my son any valentine lunches until next week he has informed me lol

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  5. I love the owl pastry!!!! Very interesting bento Jenn!

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  6. Hi Sheri! "In smiles", thanks for lovely comments and visit ^^!

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  7. Hi Jenn--many thanks! Love "Kidlet's" instructions, too cute. I'm looking forward to seeing them, that is for sure :)

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  8. Aw, many thanks sweet Angeleyes! Have an awesome day :))

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  9. Many thanks for your lovely comments, Donna!

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  10. This owl stands alone...and sounds mighty tasty too! Yummy. I love all the details in his beauty!

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  11. Hi Lynds! Big hug for your sweet comments! He was quite tasty even as I felt that peculiar discomfort of eating something with a cute face!

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  12. What can I say, the owl is a HOOT! It is a pity your art is ephemeral but I think your stomach must thank you :)

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  13. Wow! Green radish! How does it taste?
    I love owls! My favorite bird (even if it is a bird of prey) ... I think they are so cute! Specially the fluffy ones :P
    The pastry is a brilliant idea, I will definitely try the squash+gruyere combo.

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  14. Hi Carole! Thanks indeed..enjoyed your latest post and etegami art!

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  15. Hi Lily! The gree radish had a bracing, crisp and refreshing flavor--a bit peppery but somehow brighter and well more...green...than other varieties, yum!

    Don't you love how bento makes the discovery of a new veggie or fruit variety cause for excitement?

    I love owls too, inspired by the affection my hubby has for them...they have a unique quality of mystery, beauty and yes cuteness.

    Have a great day!

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  16. I dearly adore your pastry sculptures. Inspiring to think about the love and care that goes into their creation.

    Beautiful. Happy Valentine's Day to you and your love.

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  17. Hello and whoooooo, sweet Robin! Your comment sure brightened my(grey, chilly, snow-inclined) afternoon. What a lovely pal you are...

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  18. just fabulous! so impressed by this tasty-sounding and lovely creation... loving how the wings play on the botanical elegance of the salad and the surrounding scene.

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  19. Hi megan! I so love your sweet and poetic comments, many thanks! And, visions of pickled miyoga have been in my mind all day!

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  20. Oh hello sweet little owl. You are almost too cute to eat, well, almost. ;) I've never seen green radishes! How do they taste?

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  21. Hi melonpan and thanks! Nice to have you visit ^^.

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  22. Oh hello Heather! How are things? The radish was crisp and green, mildly spicy...have a great day :)

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  23. Such a beautiful owl! With his heart on his sleeve.

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  24. Hi there dear Blorgie, and thanks for sharing!

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