happy st. patrick's day

I love this little guy.  I purposely left him very simple, because usually they are just cuter that way.  =)

The leprechaun is assembled from two cheese quesadillas.  For the face I used a regular tortilla cut with a scalloped biscuit cutter.  For the hat, I handcut with a knife using a garden spinach herb wrap.  I folded the tortilla in half and cut both pieces at the same time so they'd match up.  I was happy it cut very easily.  I added cheese inside and baked.  Next I added a shredded cheese beard and a little bit on top of the head to "adhere" the hat.  I layered the hat on and stuck it back in the oven just long enough to barely melt it all on to secure.  Once cooled I added eyes with a food marker (because I'm lazy like that).

For the side items I made rainbow (of course) fruit kabobs on toothpicks and added a few marshmallows from the Lucky Charms cereal I bought for St. Patrick's Day breakfast to theme it up a little more, as if it needed it. :P

The kids took this to school Wednesday since they are off now for Spring Break.  So we may have more St. Patrick's Day fun to share soon...

Comments

[Katrina]

awwww... tooo adorable!
Thanks for stopping by my blog :)

[taniawillis]

you're such a cool mom Lisa!

[Sheila]

I just found your blog and couldn't NOT say how much I love your eye for design and creativity. You make things fun.

[Lisa]

thanks guys!!

[HolleyV]

Such a cute idea! I just found your blog and love it! What lunch box container do you use? (love it) :)

[Lisa]

I use the EasyLunchBox from easylunchboxes.com. I like them because there are only two parts to wash for each lunchbox, a lid and bottom. I've seen other systems I think I would like better for different reasons, but the thought of all of those pieces times three kids makes my head spin. And I like that it goes in a cooler bag with room for an ice block and drink, etc. Thanks =)