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

Three-colored uirō in the style of hishi mochi

[Tri-colored Uiro in the Style of Hishi Mochi] Easy Hinamatsuri Recipe in the Microwave ♪ Japanese Uiro like Hishi Mochi

How about making hishimochi—traditionally made from pink, white, and green mochi—using uirō instead? In addition to flour, sugar, and water, add matcha to the dough you want to make green, and pink sugar to the dough you want to make pink.

After heating each dough in the microwave, let them rest in the refrigerator for a day.

The next day, layer the doughs and cut them into diamond shapes like hishimochi, and your uirō hishimochi is ready! Since this is a two-day process, please make sure to plan so that everyone can have some regardless of the facility’s usage days.

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Strawberry jelly cake

Strawberry jelly cake 🍓

The vivid red of strawberries really makes you feel that the weather is warming up and spring is near, doesn’t it? This cake makes the most of that bright red look, with a soft, jelly-like texture that leaves an impression.

Crumble cookies for the base, then pour in a mixture of milk, sugar, and gelatin warmed together to form the foundation, and arrange strawberries on top.

Finally, pour in clear jelly, chill until set, and it’s done.

You can enjoy the pure taste of the strawberries themselves, so it’s a good idea to adjust the flavor of the jelly to complement them.

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Koinobori Crepe

Let's make it for Children's Day! Microwaveable rice flour koi-nobori crepes 🎏🎏🎏💖

Here’s a cute crepe idea with a carp-streamer (koinobori) theme.

You can make the crepe batter in the microwave—no frying pan or griddle needed.

Since there’s no open flame, it’s easy for older adults to prepare.

Make the crepe batter with wheat flour or rice flour.

Line a heatproof plate with parchment paper and pour in the batter.

Cover with plastic wrap and heat in the microwave.

Fill the finished crepe with your favorite fruits and whipped cream, then wrap it into a koinobori shape.

Top with cut fruit to create the scales and face, and you’re done.

These cute and delicious koinobori crepes are sure to satisfy older adults as well.

Crepe

[Sweets Recipe] Roll it up! Easy and cute ♡ Spring dessert: How to make strawberry crepes

Let’s make some delicious crepes that bring a taste of spring.

Mix flour and eggs to prepare the crepe batter.

A frying pan works fine for cooking, but how about trying a hot plate? With a hot plate, you can set it on the table and make the batter right there.

Of course, you can also prepare the batter at the table, so you can sit while making it.

If you make crepes while seated, even older adults who find it difficult to stand can participate.

Once the batter is cooked, add strawberries and whipped cream, roll it up, and add extra toppings.

Tasty crepes are sure to satisfy older adults as well.

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Making roasted marshmallows

[Made with a Daiso skillet] How to make toasted marshmallows: easy s’mores

The skillet, which became a huge hit because it can be used for cooking and brought straight to the table, is perfect for this: skillet-baked marshmallows with chocolate.

All you need are chocolate and marshmallows—just layer them in the skillet in order.

Bake in a toaster oven and it’s done.

It’s quick, requires no knives, and is an easy snack activity that many older adults can join.

It’s also great for White Day events at senior facilities.

For seniors who enjoy barbecues, toasted marshmallows may feel familiar.

For those who haven’t tried them, they can enjoy both the delicious taste of warm marshmallows and the fun surprise of toasting them.

Give it a try!

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