2/2/2011- Happy Groundhog Day

Apparently in one of the communities where they traditionally view the ground hog, they had the unfortunate happenstance of having their ground hog die of old age a little while ago. They couldn't find a replacement, so they are using a stuffed one this year. No foolin', read about it here: http://www.pennlive.com/midstate/index.ssf/2011/01/groundhog_day_2011_in_eastern.html

All's I gotta say is that's pretty sad. I know it's hard to find a groundhog; but a stuffed one??

Anyways, my bento today has nothing to do with groundhogs and everything to do with leftovers.

Contents of bento: chili mac with chips and cheese, a small stripe of salsa, delicious refried cumin-and chili canellini beans. And a snap pea flower garnish.

Our area right now is covered in snow and ice several feet thick. (Several feet of snow, the ice is pretty thin, all things considered.) So, more flower-garnishes are in order, I think.