Cute Food is Edible Art | Kawaii is Not Just for Kids

Some of my kids love all things Asian.  That's how I learned about the joys of Kawaii.  Kawaii cooking is considered a form of edible art. The food isn’t just for eating; it’s often photographed and shared on social media for its visual appeal.  (But I eat it!)  Here are a few fun facts.

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1. Kawaii means cute.  Kawaii cooking, or "kawaii bentos," originated in Japan where the term "kawaii" means cute. It involves creating visually adorable and whimsical food designs, often inspired by popular anime and manga characters.

2. Cooking Ingredients: Kawaii cooking primarily uses ingredients like rice, seaweed, vegetables, and fruits, which are transformed into delightful shapes.

3. How Do They Get Those Shapes? Cookie Cutters: Special kawaii cookie cutters are often used to cut vegetables, cheese, and other ingredients into cute shapes, making it easier to create charming designs.

4. Fun Learning for Kids: Allowing children to create kawaii food can make mealtime more enjoyable and encourage them to try new foods.

5. 'Tis the Season!: People often incorporate seasonal themes and holidays using Kawaii cooking.  For example:  Make cute ghost-shaped rice balls and jack-o'-lanterns made from vegetables for Halloween.

   
   
   

Kawaii cooking is all about making food fun and enjoyable, not just for kids, but for anyone who loves a bit of whimsy in their meals!

NY, FCI. “Kawaii Obento -How to Make Cute Japanese-Style Bento Box- 「思い出のお弁当」.” YouTube Video. YouTube, March 14, 2013. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lYqu2COsc0I.

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Memories are Blessings | My Hometown ~ Miami, Florida

"Count your Blessings" is a familiar Christian hymn that encourages people not to focus on the negatives and count all the things they can be thankful for; all the good things in life they've been blessed to experience. Try it.  Especially when you're about to end a year and start a new year.  It's a great time to reflect on the blessings you're counting.

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Getting close now to my threescore an ten (70 years, the average life expectancy). When I count my blessing over the years, the list has grown and grown and grown. There are a lot of add-ons. But the list always includes one great memory from my childhood.
Good food!

Growing up in Miami, Florida, there was good eating all around me. My main sources for everyday meals were: my mother's cooking, church dinners prepared by faithful sisters, and a sweet little old gray-haired lady who owned and operated a restaurant around the corner from my house called "Mom's Cafe". I never knew her name because everybody called her "mom". All of these women really knew how to serve up the love! Huge plates of pigeon peas and rice, potato salad, collard greens, black eye peas, fried chicken; sweet potato pie for dessert.


As I grew into a teenager and young adult, started working part-time while pursuing my education; had a little pocket change so occasionally I could go out to eat. Downtown Miami and particularly Calle Ocho (8th Street), there were spots where you could chow down on delicious Cuban food: sweet fried plantains, black beans and rice, vaca frita, or a toasty Cuban sandwich. Kosher food delicatessens and restaurants run by the Jews on Miami Beach were the best! The soups, sandwiches, and desserts were outrageous! That was just lunch! Of course, no major city is complete if you can't find good Chinese food. Miami is a major city with places that have award-winning Chinese cuisine.


This book cover is from the 1993 publication but it reminds me of my hometown.

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I moved away from Miami at the end of 1986 and have never returned. But even though I haven't been back, I'll bet the food has only gotten better!!

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The Grocery Garden - Growing real food: 7 Easy to Grow Edible Flowers

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Sharing this link from a food and gardening blog just found today.   Sylvestermouse Cynthia shared it via Facebook.  Great information.  See those Johnny Jump Ups (image below).  You can eat them raw or cooked, and even use them for medicinal purposes. The only problem for me with edible flowers is they're so pretty, just want to admire their beauty!   :)

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Credit is being given to the French for Sous Vide (pronounced soo-veed) Cooking, which is a method of preparing foods by vacuum sealing and cooking packed foods in controlled temperature water. 

I've seen Ming Tsai use this technique and he was trained as a chef in France. 

No matter. When it comes to cooking, if the French say we can do it, we can do it! 

Furthermore, according to my thinking, when Ming Tsai says two thumbs up and shows you how to, you've run out of excuses.  Because Mr. Tsai knows the best to cook anything! Hey! I'm a loyal fan! :) 

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At this site, they regularly feature a "Recipe of the Day" and each month they publish their list of the best cookbooks. Click here to see Books Worth Buying: May's Best Food and Drink Releases.  Sign up to receive their newsletter or subscribe to their various RSS feeds.  They bring authentic world cuisine directly to you.

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myLot.com - A Milestone and a Second Impression

Last August (2015), published a blog post presenting my first impression of myLot.com, a social network / discussion forum that I joined. So it's been a little over 8 months and as of today, my profile boasts 125 discussions initiated by me.  I think it could be called a significant milestone and you can consider this post my second impression.  :)

Along with that, the site owners have made some major strides in improving a system which in my opinion was already terrific!

• They added three social media share buttons: Pinterest, Twitter and Facebook.

• They made it much easier to add images to your post for pinning and also include a reference link, if you started a discussion but you want to refer your reader to additional information.

• They made it easier to hashtag your Tweets. When you generate a discussion, you can tag it appropriately. It is recommended that you choose up to 5 tags. If you tag your post and then Tweet it for sharing, the tags automatically convert to hashtags. That's a neat feature!

This community is really fun and they really do pay the 15^th of every month ($10 minimum cash-out).

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