[Elderly] Feel the Arrival of Spring with Snack Activities! Recommended Menus for March

Strawberry Awayuki Kanten (Strawberry ‘Light Snow’ Jelly)

[Super Easy] Strawberry Awayuki Jelly #dayservice #daycare #dayrehab #nursingcare #elderly #snack #sweets

Awayuki-kanten with strawberries, known for its fizzy, melt-in-the-mouth texture.

The white and red look beautiful and evoke the feeling of spring.

Since strawberries are truly in season from April to June, early spring is the best time to enjoy them at their tastiest.

You’ll need egg whites, agar, sugar, water, and strawberries.

Add sugar to the egg whites and beat until stiff peaks form.

Next, put water, agar, and sugar in a saucepan and heat while stirring well.

Gently fold the hot agar mixture into the whipped egg whites, taking care not to deflate the foam.

Finally, add the strawberries, transfer to serving dishes, and chill thoroughly in the refrigerator.

It offers a perfect balance of sweetness and strawberry tartness.

Give it a try!

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Fruit omelet

Easy fruit omelet-style using a microwave

Let’s make a fruit omelette that’s perfect for Hinamatsuri and easy to prepare in the microwave.

Omelettes are soft and easy to eat, making them a great option for seniors.

Plus, it’s appealing that you can enjoy lots of fruit with it.

First, make the batter using eggs, milk, and pancake mix.

Then just heat it in the microwave and it’s done! Finally, sandwich your favorite fruits in the omelette.

And of course, don’t forget the whipped cream!

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Sakuramochi Making

[For the Spring Higan, Sakura Mochi] The world’s easiest sakura mochi made with a rice cooker

Let’s try making sakuramochi, an essential treat for the Peach Festival.

When you think of sakuramochi, you picture a gentle pink wagashi, right? Color glutinous rice with food coloring and cook it; once it’s done, knead it and shape it into balls.

Wrap sweet red bean paste with the glutinous rice, place desalted cherry blossoms or leaves on top, and it’s ready.

Using a rice cooker instead of a steamer makes it simple.

There’s also a type of sakuramochi made by wrapping red bean paste in a pink wheat-flour crepe.

This is called Chomeiji sakuramochi, and it also seems like something enjoyable to make together with seniors.

Enjoy a lovely time with delicious, fun-to-make sakuramochi.

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Strawberry Mille-Feuille

[No Oven!] Easy Strawberry Millefeuille with Frozen Puff Pastry Sheets 🍓 Perfect for Valentine’s Day, White Day, Birthdays, Anniversaries, Christmas, and Mother’s Day 🌷 | Strawberry Millefeuille

When it comes to spring fruits, strawberries are definitely one of them.

These days you can even find them at supermarkets in winter, but strawberries are said to be at their best from April to June.

Here’s a recipe for a strawberry mille-feuille made with delicious strawberries in May.

Mille-feuille usually uses puff pastry, but we’ll cook it in a frying pan instead of using a toaster oven or oven.

For older adults who enjoy kitchen work, frying-pan cooking can be a lot of fun.

Layer cream and strawberries between the baked pastry.

Chill until set, slice, and enjoy.

Its store-bought cake appearance and delicious taste are sure to please older adults as well.

Sakura mochi

March Event [Making Temari Sushi & Sakura Mochi] COMS House Sawa (Serviced Senior Housing)

When it comes to springtime treats, many people probably think of sakuramochi.

It’s also perfect for Hinamatsuri (Girls’ Day), so give it a try! There are Kansai-style and Kanto-style sakuramochi, and their methods and ingredients differ slightly.

Kansai-style uses domyoji flour and is shaped like a little bun, while Kanto-style wraps sweet red bean paste in a thin crepe-like batter.

It’s a great idea to decide which style to make based on your facility’s location or the seniors’ hometowns, or even make both and compare the two!

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White Day Buffet Rec

[Ma Maison Hanamizuki Nagaizumi] Snack Activity – White Day Edition

How about an activity to enjoy White Day in March? Prepare a colorful array of sweets and set up a bright, festive buffet.

Choosing together in a lively, cheerful atmosphere is sure to get the conversation flowing.

It’s also lovely to reminisce while enjoying chocolates, cookies, and other treats.

Making white-themed confections in honor of White Day is another great idea.

It will be a fun time to share with older adults as well.

Let’s savor a heartwarming moment while feeling the arrival of spring.

matcha cake

[Just Like a Gateau au Chocolat] Rich Matcha Cake Made with Pancake Mix – An Easy Mix-and-Bake Recipe

Matcha cake is the perfect sweet for Hinamatsuri (Girls’ Day).

Matcha has a pleasant balance of bitterness and sweetness, making it popular among older adults as well.

Let’s make a cake using matcha this time.

Cakes might sound difficult, but the recipe I’m sharing uses pancake mix, so it’s easy to make.

Just add all the ingredients, mix, pour into a mold, and pop it in the oven—your cake will be ready in no time! The fluffy texture and gentle sweetness are simply irresistible.

Give it a try and have fun making it together with everyone.

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