Monday, October 3, 2011

Chili and Pepper Jack Bento

We had our first rainy day of the season today. It started out nice and sunny, so I got a nice swim in the morning, and the clouds moved in this afternoon. It was full on raining by the time I picked the kids up from school; good thing I had a big pot of chili simmering. It hit the spot perfectly. Best of all, there's enough for tomorrow's bentos for all! Both kids get chili in their respective thermal food jars, plus a separate container for the fruit sides. I even carved a mini sweet pepper jack-o-lantern just for fun. Happy Fall!
Posted by Happy Little Bento at 6:28 PM
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9 comments:

  1. Diana of Diana RamblesOctober 3, 2011 at 6:48 PM

    Great job! So cute!

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  2. Happy Little BentoOctober 3, 2011 at 7:20 PM

    Thanks Diana :)

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  3. Nami | Just One CookbookOctober 3, 2011 at 9:25 PM

    What! You curved pepper?! LOL! Such a detail skill and I'm shocked. Wait, not really shock....knowing your bento skill, why not. ;-) This is so cute and I love the idea and creativity!

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  4. XeliaOctober 3, 2011 at 10:52 PM

    love ur pepper! looks like a toothless child smiling happily at you! ;)

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  5. OhayoBentoOctober 4, 2011 at 2:27 AM

    I Lol's at the pepper jack! You should make one and stuff it with pepper jack cheese, lol! We haven't had our first chili of the season but after seeing yours I think I'm starting to crave it.

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  6. Lia ChenOctober 4, 2011 at 6:26 AM

    You have a great skills in carving. I always admire that. Starting a Halloween theme bento Sheri? The rain is coming too for us here although is a bit late this year :)

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  7. Sonoma BentoOctober 4, 2011 at 9:45 AM

    Oh yum! I need to make some chili too. I feel bad for the vineyard owners with this rain right in the middle of crush. Hopefully no one lost their harvest. You always do the best jacks! Thanks for the inspiration! I have to start my Halloween bentos!

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  8. BentobirdOctober 4, 2011 at 3:48 PM

    Yay, we are back in fun and colorful Autumn bento mode, spiced with Halloween inspiration! Perfectly cute carved pepper, love it! Happy October, Sheri!

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  9. Happy Little BentoOctober 4, 2011 at 7:28 PM

    Thanks Nami! It's not that difficult. I think the life-size actual pumpkins are WAY harder to carve!
    Thanks Xelia!
    Thanks Heather. A stuffed pepper sounds really good actually :)
    Hi Lia, I think I started the jacks too early, heh. Hope I can keep it up. Thanks!
    Sonoma Bento, thanks. I hope the vinters do okay too. That's a lot of wine at stake!
    Thanks Jenn! Happy Fall to you too!

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