Innie or Outie

So you live in an atypical environment and want to add a little of the local cuture to your St. Pat’s celebrations, or may be you just want to try something a little different. Here is an idea that might help you achieve that goal, matcha. Matcha is powdered green tea that is also edible. Below are several ideas that make use of matcha in interesting ways:

cheesecake

doughnuts

tiramisu

Here’s a creative idea for those who just haven’t found that right recipe for St. Patrick’s Day:

If you like celebrating St. Pat’s in a more traditional manner, a stew might be your idea of a lucky charm; or you might be a person who likes to make the most of a holiday by celebrating all day, beginning with breakfast. Or perhaps you are looking for a twist, like waiting till the end of the day to spring last minute surprises on family and friends with unique dessert ideas.

For many people, a St. Patty’s celebration just isn’t complete without some version of a shamrock. Could it be that you’re a gelatin kind of person? A great idea sure to bring a little charm to St. Patrick’s Day.

Although there are many other types of Japanese food (such as tempura, soba, or a variety of grilled goodies), nothing seems to capture the imagination of the public as much as raw fish. However, the realm of sushi is no longer limited to being a specialty of gourmet restaurants. Some people prefer to make sushi to fulfill thier dessert desires, such as with these make at home cakes. Others can’t perceive the world of sushi without chocolate. And, of course, there are some people who go the other way around and make desserts to meet their sushi desires, as with this cake. Any way you look at it, when it comes to the image of Japanese food, sushi rules.

Here are some examples of people who didn’t listen when told not to play with thier food. However, they are making sure to include plenty fruit and veggies in their lives.

Many people are fascinated wth Japanese food, such as the various types of sushi and bentos; so much so that they want to try and create their own versions:

Here is a Japanese site with diagrams that displays how to create several hotdog art projects that can be added to the bento box.

I don’t know about you, but the subject of this section of Valentine food art ideas is a favorite of mine, pizza – hot or cold:

Here is a very good recipe for a valentine pizza from scratch.

Here are some more unusual heart and flower ideas for that special someone, sushi style that is:

This is a good breafast idea for those who like eggs and fish roe for breakfast. Further info, in Japanese, can be found here.

For the minimalist, a single flower might be the answer. Here is more information.

Does that special someone have allergies?  Don’t let that stop you from presenting a beautiful bouquet.

Here are some more edible tree ideas for the holidays:

brownie tree & recipe

vegetarian cresent roll tree & recipe