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Bento

Pretty Pichuberry Bento

May 29, 2016
Penelope asked for a surprise lunch today so I made her this pretty bento... Top tier: Cracked pepper and Colby jack sandwich kabobs, BBQ chips Bottom tier: Vanilla Greek yogurt with Nerds, pichuberries and a fancy hard candy I found the pichuberries at Vons and after a little research learned it is native to Peru and also known as "aguaymanto" or Inca berry....

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Recipe

Slow Cooker Carnitas

May 15, 2016
Yesterday I made some slow cooker carnitas that I turned into tacos for dinner. Simple and delicious! Slow Cooker Carnitas 2 pound Pork shoulder roast A handful of pearl onions 8-10 Garlic cloves Freshly squeezed juice from 2 oranges Onion powder Garlic salt Salt & Pepper Lard or oil for frying Season your roast liberally with salt, pepper, garlic salt and onion powder....

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Bento

The Rose

May 03, 2016
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Today Penelope auditioned for her school talent show, she performed The Rose on piano. I thought I would send along some inspiration for lunch. Top tier: Heart shaped mozzarella cheese, a pepperoni rose, some breadsticks. Bottom tier: Raspberries and a heart shaped egg. I also included some vanilla cupcake goldfish. We should find out in a few days if she made the cut, I...

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