Recently we wrote about animal-shaped sourdough loaves from Boudin Bakery in San Francisco and bunny rolls from Artisan Bread In Five Minutes.

Then, we came across Pillsbury’s instructions for making animal rolls at home.

The Pillsbury kitchens armed themselves with a container of Pillsbury refrigerated country Italian bread (you can also use crusty French loaf), poppy seeds and a lot of imagination to create this adorable oinker.

Who knew that one simple can of dough could yield all this cuteness?

Here’s how you can do it at home.

You can also make bird-shaped buns, complete with tail feathers and beak.

All you need is a kitchen scissors, a container of Pillsbury refrigerated country Italian bread or crusty French loaf, poppy seeds for the eyes and an almond for the beak.

Our favorite craft projects are edible crafts!

For Easter or Mother’s Day, Strawberry Iced Tea is delish!

The recipe is from Shangri-La Tea Company.

RECIPE: Strawberry Iced Tea

 
Preparation

1. BREW tea and cool to room temperature.

2. BLEND frozen strawberries in a food processor until smooth, then strain

3. MIX together pureed strawberries, tea, desired amount of sugar and lemon juice

4. Serve over ice with fresh strawberry garnish.

Toast a special occasion with strawberry iced tea. Photo courtesy Shangri La Tea.

We’ve been tasting lots of jelly bean brands over the past few weeks, and have decided that our favorites are Gimbal’s.

What makes them the best jelly beans? To our palate, there’s less sugar and fresh, bright, natural flavors, including real fruit juice.

We can focus on the flavor instead of cloying sugar.

There are 41 traditional flavors and 12 delightfully tart sour flavors.

We won’t say that jelly beans are health food, but the recipe includes vitamin C (ascorbic acid), a powerful antioxidant.

Gimbal’s Gourmet Jelly Beans are sold in 3- or 14-ounce bags and 40-ounce jars. You can buy them online at GimbalsCandy.com.

These are jelly beans to enjoy year-round—not just for Easter.