Lizzy turned 10 yesterday! I know it’s cliche, but time flies. Where is my baby? Who is this BIG girl who longs for skinny jeans and earrings?
happy birthday lizzy
We had a home party on Friday with some Rockband, hot dogs, cake pops and candy sushi. The candy sushi was the craft and the take home treat. Yes, I am a cheapskate.
candy sushi by mommyknows
The sushi was inexpensive and easy, more importantly the kids had fun. One child told me it was the best party she’d ever been to. I’m not quite sure if she’s been party deprived or an ass-kisser, but she certainly scored points with this mommy.
Here’s how it’s done:
rice krispie treats
I used this recipe to make up a batch of Rice Krispie squares. I added 8 extra marshmallows to the recipe to make sure they wouldn’t be too crispy. I used the microwave instructions, they worked perfectly.
trimmed
Once they had cooled, I trimmed up the slabs of Rice Krispie treats into nice neat rectangles and stacked them on wax paper for the party. I wanted to make it as easy as possible for the kids. Georgia and I enjoyed eating all the trimmings.
ready for the party
In the end, I made 3 full batches of Rice Krispie Squares one after the other, to get 8 thin slabs for the party and a couple of practice slabs for Georgia and I. It took about 20 minutes total.
I’ve never made candy sushi before, so I thought I’d better practice before I tried it out on the kids. As you can imagine Georgia was extra excited. I sat her across from me at the kitchen table and pretended she was the birthday party. I figured if I could get a three year old on a sugar high to make candy sushi, then I could handle a gang of 10 year olds.
twizzlers and gummy worms work well
Add candy. I bought colored twizzlers, gummi worms, jujube fish and fruit roll-ups.
roll tightly
Roll the Rice Krispie treats around the candy.
looking good
Don’t roll it more than one full roll. You don’t want it to be too thick.
trim excess
Trim the excess with a sharp knife.
a better mom than I would have brushed her hair before now
Georgia was having a good time.
my mom rocks!
Make sure you allow snacking!
sticky sweet
Once you’ve trimmed the roll, wrap the fruit roll up around it (squeeze). Green fruit roll-ups would be best, but I couldn’t find them. I left the plastic wrap on my roll-up while I applied it to the candy, none of the kids bothered to do this. It works well both ways, just make sure to remove it before cutting.
adult supervision required
Now it’s time to cut your candy roll into to cute California roll style sushi. You’ll need a sharp knife to get through the gummy worms and twizzlers in the center. Georgia wanted to do it herself. I let her … practice makes perfect.
all 10 fingers intact
For all the worry-warts out there, the cutting was accompanied by repeated safety warnings. She survived the cutting with all of her fingers in tact.
pretty candy sushi
The nice thing about not finding green fruit roll-ups is the pretty product. I’m loving the colors.
candy nigiri roll
I made the slabs long enough for each child to make two rolls of candy sushi. They then used any leftovers to make a Nigiri style sushi. I also gave each of them a ‘bento box’ to take home their creations. It curbed the urge to eat it all.
easy-peasy
Georgia managed to make these with no help at all.
candy sushi by mommyknows
Here it is … candy sushi by Mommyknows and Georgia.
MK xo
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March 24th, 2009 at 09:49
Can I be your kid too?
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March 24th, 2009 at 11:08
CANDY SUSHI?! OMG! LOL, adopt me pleeaseeee
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March 24th, 2009 at 11:37
THanks for visiting Tender Graces blog! *smiling*
Those Krispie Treats are so cute – like little sushi’s – I love RKtreats and now i want one…..dang it all!
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March 24th, 2009 at 12:31
So cool Kim!
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March 24th, 2009 at 13:38
Hmmmmm….yummy, I miss my aunt who is making those rice crispies….
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March 24th, 2009 at 14:09
That is too cool! And, now I’m craving rice crispy treats and fruit rollups.
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March 24th, 2009 at 14:11
Bravo, Mommy Kim, bravo! And Georgia, you did such a fabulous job. You can make a bundle being a sushi chef, you know… Happy birthday to your beautiful young lady. Ten is so exciting!
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mel Reply:
March 13th, 2010 at 20:17
omg. now i want candy sushi. lol happy birthday young well im only 12 so… younger than me lady.Georgia is so cute!!!!!!!!!
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March 24th, 2009 at 15:20
moms does have their own way to make their children learn, great job for moms like you
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March 24th, 2009 at 17:12
That’s the niftiest birthday party trick I’ve seen yet. Very cool.
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March 24th, 2009 at 17:40
I LOVE rice crispies treats. Every now and then I splurge and get the big foot long ones in blue wrappers at 7-Eleven… This candy sushi recipe is a keeper…I’m going to make it this weekend :-)
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March 24th, 2009 at 18:00
dammit kim. you’re a genius.
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March 24th, 2009 at 18:02
First of all, Happy Birthday to Lizzy!! Skinny jeans and earrings, eh? She is really growing up :-)
Secondly, OMG, candy sushi?! How CUTE! I love this idea. Especially that you made it their activity and take-home treat. FANTASTIC! Go Kim & Georgia, you guys are oh so clever :-)
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March 24th, 2009 at 18:13
Oh my stars! Those are just the cutest things! I want to make some for MY birthday!
Happy birthday Lizzy!
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March 24th, 2009 at 18:22
Those look awesome!! Now I want some…
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March 24th, 2009 at 19:34
How fun! Those looked great.
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March 24th, 2009 at 20:16
HOW CAN YOU LET YOUR YOUNG CHILD HANDLE A KNIFE LIKE THAT..>THEY SHOULD CALL DYFUS PROTECTIVE SERVICES AND TAKE YOUR CHILDREN AWAY. REALLY, THIS IS JUST A TRAGEDY.
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emily Reply:
September 27th, 2009 at 13:51
hahahahahahhaha
you. are. a. retard. “concerned mom”.
get out of here, your kids must hate you lol
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Bianca Reply:
February 4th, 2010 at 13:42
@emily, LOL…Agreed! Get a life! Give your kids some independence! They will love you more for it!
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Fliptrx Reply:
November 3rd, 2009 at 13:36
@CONCERNED MOM,
I’ve made it to seventy and had a mom that let me play with all kinds of scary dangerous toys and sharp objects like scissors, with real points…and knives for Mumbley Peg etc. In fact most of my generation made it just fine.
We were taught to respect our toys, and our tools and were taught to use them properly. Unlike today, most busy bodys were too busy trying to raise their own kids instead of telling everyone else how to raise theirs.
I’d suggest you get a life!
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Fliptrx Reply:
November 3rd, 2009 at 13:38
@Fliptrx,
DAMN, people like you really make me angry!
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MommyKnows Reply:
November 7th, 2009 at 17:35
@Fliptrx, Amen!
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March 24th, 2009 at 20:39
Happy Birthday Big Girl …. 2 digits now!
And I absolutely love your party idea and treats. I am going to have to try this. Will let you know how mine come out. Thanks so much for sharing :)
Love,
Jodi
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March 24th, 2009 at 20:40
Ummmmmm….. is “Concerned Mom” for real? And if so, would it be inappropriate for me to kick her ass?
Love,
Jodi
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March 24th, 2009 at 20:46
That is an awesome idea and something I could see our grand kids enjoy doing, dang, I’d enjoy doing it.
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March 24th, 2009 at 20:51
Wow I have to say “CONCERNED MOM” is going to have some very unwanted kids in society if they are as deprived as she sounds….back to whats important here….YOU are a awesome Mom with excellent ideas! Letting your kids partake in the preparation of their siblings social events only readies them for a very social life. We all know that this is a key to being very happy and fulfilled. “CONCERNED MOM” is the one that locks her kids up in their rooms and has laser alarms on their windows. They grow up hating her and society! DYFUS needs to be looking for her. What a loon.
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March 24th, 2009 at 22:36
(Did Concerned Mom miss Georgia’s ten-finger picture?)
Anyway, Candy Sushi = Brilliant! MK, you are the rockingest.
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March 24th, 2009 at 22:38
Wait, maybe it’s spelled “rockin’est”? You know what I mean, though, right? As in “You rock”! :D
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March 24th, 2009 at 23:30
Aww! That’s amazing. You rock!
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March 25th, 2009 at 05:34
I don’t have kids, but I think I’ve found my new favorite recipe.
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March 25th, 2009 at 06:24
Those look great! And much better than the way I did it way back when…
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March 25th, 2009 at 07:16
Brilliant! I love it. What an awesome party idea. I think I may borrow it for grown-ups… :D
Ok, and you know you’re the best mom ever (except my mom of course, Hi Mom!). I know you won’t stress yourself over “Concerned Mom”’s comment. It’s obvious that Georgia was supervised, had safety warnings, and had the joy of doing something for herself, learning how to be careful and developing her senses of independence, ability and accomplishment. Awesome lessons and something that both you and she can take pride in.
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March 25th, 2009 at 07:47
How cute!! I love the candy sushi idea. I will have to remember this one. My kids would absolutely love this.
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March 25th, 2009 at 08:32
I would have so many more cavities if I grew up in your household, but it’d be worth it. I love gummy bears.
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March 25th, 2009 at 12:15
The recipe seems nice, although I can’t help feeling that all of the 10 year olds I know (lots) would be patronised being taken through all of this. Maybe things are just different across the pond.
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March 25th, 2009 at 12:18
I love this idea and will have to try it!!
Please post more stuff like this! Love reading it. :)
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March 25th, 2009 at 14:29
My boyfriend must think he is just one big kid because he stumbled this to me in hopes of a “Candy Sushi Party.” Now I am going to have to play “mommy” to a group of 25-30yr olds!
… But I have to admit that I am also kinda excited about trying this!!!
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March 25th, 2009 at 15:05
Looks like a sushi I might actually eat! I’ve never made rice krispie squares in the microwave, but then I think I’ve only ever made them once or twice in my entire life, and now that there are no little kids here, I guess I’m not likely to make them again. (Although I have bought a big box of them already made at Costco while my daughter was still here.)
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March 25th, 2009 at 15:15
This was an awesome idea. KUDOS!
=)
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March 25th, 2009 at 15:43
I’ve never been tempted to even try sushi until now. This is such a creative idea and especially since you got all the kids involved. I’m going to give this a try at our next party. My kids are 17 and 16 now, but they still enjoy crafts and games. Our last party included making a gingerbread house.
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March 25th, 2009 at 16:45
That is so cool. I am going to try that. Thank you for the idea
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March 25th, 2009 at 16:46
Very clever idea and so much fun for kids – I’m always on the hunt for new party ideas and favors :)
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March 25th, 2009 at 19:21
Happy Birthday to Lizzie!
I know what you mean, time DOES fly! My gosh!
I HAVE to try making these! They look so good!
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March 25th, 2009 at 19:27
I can’t wait to try these with my grands. They will love them!
Your girls are gorgeous.
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March 25th, 2009 at 19:49
I wanna come back in the next life as your kid! : D Awesome!
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March 25th, 2009 at 20:40
Nice. I’m an adult and that’s the only #sushi I wanna eat :)
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March 25th, 2009 at 20:56
Wow!It’s nice! You allow your kids to hold a knife?That’s so dangerous.I hope your kid did manage it well.Even an adult like me will get cut when handling it!
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March 25th, 2009 at 21:07
I am lovin’ your blog! So colorful and fun!
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March 25th, 2009 at 21:29
ohmyWORD! I want to have this kind of party with my faux grown-up friends!
Thank you for posting this — I am totally bookmarking it :)
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March 26th, 2009 at 00:22
Okay, that idea ROCKS! Well done! I’m definitely going to have try it! BTW, I’m new to your blog and I have to say… your photos are BEAUTIFUL! Seriously, either you’ve got some talent or an awesome camera (or both!). I love your site – the colours, the humour, the great pics – it’s a very professional look and feel. Keep it up!
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March 26th, 2009 at 06:05
Concerned mom is a twit. Little girls have mad fine motor skills!
Lovely photos and great comments. Even with the big spooky knife.
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March 26th, 2009 at 10:44
um, i LOVE this. LOVE it. so cute and creative. http://portlandsunshine.blogspot.com/2009/03/rice-crispy-and-swedish-fish-sushi.html
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March 26th, 2009 at 10:47
This is BRILLANT! I don’t have kids and I’m still totally doing this. Who doesn’t like Rice Crisy Treats and Gummy worms?
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March 26th, 2009 at 13:31
Letting your kids partake in the preparation of their siblings social events only readies them for a very social life. We all know that this is a key to being very happy and fulfilled
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March 26th, 2009 at 14:17
CUTE!! I probably will make these for myself some time.. and I’m an adult!
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March 26th, 2009 at 15:18
Wow. This is such a totally cool idea! I came across your blog on StumbleUpon and I am glad I did. I have a DIY crafting and food blog, MerrimentDesign.com, and I can’t wait to see what you come up with next!!
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March 26th, 2009 at 17:38
This is an absolute wonderful idea!
I love it a lot!!!
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March 26th, 2009 at 21:24
Wow, it looks fun! We’re going try this with my niece.
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March 26th, 2009 at 23:42
Looks grotesquely yummy.
Probably not something I could eat a lot of, but definitely something I’d want to try… yum…
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March 27th, 2009 at 06:52
I am fervently praying that Concerned Mom gets a life sometime REALLY soon…..like yesterday! Have you ever heard of parental supervision?? I pity the sheltered and deprived lives her children must be experiencing.
Sign me: Mom of 3 who lived to tell about it.
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March 27th, 2009 at 07:26
I just can’t leave this alone……..
PS: to Concerned Mom. What is tragic is that YOU are a parent. Good luck to your kids. Unfortunately, luck alone will not prepare your misguided children to survive and most importantly, flourish!
Now I’m going to shovel the 2 feet of snow off the driveway because I’m still having difficulty believing that someone as irrational as you can make me so profoundly enraged……..i.e.P.O.!
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March 27th, 2009 at 08:02
awesome idea.
ignore concerned mom.
people who have a bone to pick via internet comments are like cockroaches. or weeds. they just never go away. the more you acknowledge them the more it feeds them. i don’t know about my analogy here…. but you understand.
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March 27th, 2009 at 09:05
The things you can do with rice krispies … amazing.
I love rice krispie recipies because they are so simple to do, but I never thought about using the final product as a entertainment tool … wow.
Just curious though, how did the 10 year olds take to the idea? My guess is that they loved it.
Loved your post.
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March 27th, 2009 at 10:43
Oh my God! This is a brilliant idea! I am going back to my university on Monday and I had planned to make a spring cake for all to have, but now I am thinking candy sushi would be better (and probably healthier)!
Brilliant!
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March 27th, 2009 at 11:47
I just stumbled upon this, and I had to comment.
Woah. I’m almost 19 and I want to make this.
Then I let my fianceé watch the pictures, and she’s all like.. “Why don’t you make things like this to me?”
Living in Europe probably complicated getting all the “right” ingredients. But practice makes master, as everyone says.
Thumbs up, though!
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March 27th, 2009 at 12:59
Ah! I love making sushi, it is one of my favorite things to make, from start to finish, it’s just a lot of fun, esp in a group. It had never occurred to me that something like candy sushi could be possible. Awesome article! It would be really fun to try this as my next sushi throwdown, maybe advertise it as sushi with sushi candy for dessert!
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March 27th, 2009 at 19:57
I love sushi, I love sweets, u just made my dream come true by combining the two. Thank you mucho much.
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March 28th, 2009 at 01:28
Funny, i love it! :P
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March 28th, 2009 at 01:29
i’m hungry!
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March 28th, 2009 at 04:13
Wonderful idea. Thanks for sharing. Might just have to try this out for my nephew’s birthday, if only I know where to get the fruit roll. Is there anything that I can use as an alternative if I can’t find one? – :)
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March 28th, 2009 at 09:13
Concerned mum should be more concerned about how her children will eventually handle knives if she doesn’t let them handle them while younger under supervision…
But this is the best idea EVER! Candy Sushi! I am totally making these! It’s sheer genius!
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March 28th, 2009 at 12:24
coming from TreeFall & discovering your blog because I like what you wrote on her last post…
joyeux anniversaire to your daughter
and what a fun sushi idea !
(no comment on that anonymous “concerned mom”, i think we all see what type of ugly woman she is)
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March 28th, 2009 at 12:35
This is awesome! I am going to do this sometime, but since I don’t have children, I’ll do it for friends and myself!!! This looks so fun and tasty!!! You are an amazing mom!
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March 28th, 2009 at 12:40
This is an awesome idea, I’m going to share it with some friends of mine who have kids.
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March 28th, 2009 at 13:32
That is such a darling idea – and a great way for the little girls to feel like grown ups. Of course you might need to give out a dentist referral to some of the moms after they finish all that candy, LOL!
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March 28th, 2009 at 14:42
Adopt me please!
:3
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March 28th, 2009 at 16:03
That is so AWESOME!!!!! Thanks for sharing! It’s obvious that you knew you were going to get a “CONCERNED MOM” shouting at you, hence “Georgia’s ten-finger picture”.
Well done, I love it. I wish my brain would come up with stuff like this!
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March 28th, 2009 at 16:18
Holy crap! This is such a great idea! My boyfriend’s birthday will be soon and the wheels in my head are turning…trying to figure out how to incorporate German Chocolate cake with this…
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March 29th, 2009 at 08:11
Love this! I did it one year for my daughter’s birthday party – http://tamdoll.blogspot.com/2008/07/candy-sushi-shop-update.html and even the grownups liked this more than the cake.
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March 29th, 2009 at 18:53
I am definitely going to have to make these for Lost night on Wednesday! My fiance thinks it’s the coolest idea EVER. thank you!
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March 29th, 2009 at 19:07
I adore the candy sushi! Cheap, Never! A class act takes the time to be inventive and let the children make create their take hone treat.
Even I would eat your sushi. Great job! Cindi
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March 30th, 2009 at 10:02
Genius!
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March 30th, 2009 at 18:53
What a brilliant idea! Thanks for sharing. And so much more fun than the dollar store toys some people send home in goodie bags.
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March 30th, 2009 at 20:11
What a wonderful idea! Thanks for sharing – great step by step!
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March 30th, 2009 at 23:57
omg that is too cute. damn, i wanna have a candy sushi party now!
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March 31st, 2009 at 07:35
What a great idea, and so gracefully executed and documented. We always laugh about our little urban preschoolers being sushi fanatics already. Can’t think of a better activity for a 5th birthday party!
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April 1st, 2009 at 09:58
Hey! I made these in cooking class recently. They were a big hit with us even–and we’re all in high school ^_^
I remember I think I was the only one to make nigiri, though. Everyone else did just rolls. No fun for them :P
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April 1st, 2009 at 17:23
Wow! Those really look like sushi!! Great idea!
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April 1st, 2009 at 19:14
LOVE THIS. I am so going to make this for my wee girls birthday.
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April 2nd, 2009 at 03:49
What a very cool idea, I love it!
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April 2nd, 2009 at 04:51
Great post- what a cute idea!!! My daughter will be turning 4 so may be a little young but I’ll make a mental note and see if I can remember it in 3-4 years! :)
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April 2nd, 2009 at 06:55
i just LOLed at all the people complaining about the child using the knife.
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April 2nd, 2009 at 09:54
Way Way to cool and creative!!! You’ve got to market that! I think you’ll make a mint!!!
Great idea!!!
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April 2nd, 2009 at 10:15
I love this idea! I’m going to make some for snacks on Saturday night for a friend who loves sushi
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April 2nd, 2009 at 11:43
I stumbled upon this.. and I have 2 boys that will be THRILLED to do this. They love helping in the kitchen, and I can’t wait to try it:). I think the rainbow fruit rollups are a nice touch, very crafty!
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April 2nd, 2009 at 12:04
Did you get that recipe from “Chicken Soup for the Soul: Recipes for Busy Moms”? That’s where I first saw it. It’s an adorable recipe, and I want to try it too.
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April 2nd, 2009 at 13:54
Oh man – these are gorgeous! I am going to have a grown up girlie craft party over easter, and I think these might be the star attraction :0) Since I have all the ingredients in my cupboard for the crispies at the moment I’m having a seriously hard time resisting the urge to make them right now!
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April 2nd, 2009 at 14:59
OMG!!! Awesome!! That is so cute and creative!! I love real sushi, so this is right up my alley!! :)
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April 2nd, 2009 at 16:50
What a totally fun and YUMMY party!!! :-) (found you via StumbleUpon – glad I did!) ;)
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April 2nd, 2009 at 17:44
My friends and I have sushi night each week where we make our own sushi. We tried to make a “super serious” dessert sushi that failed, I wish we had made this candy sushi, it would have been super amazing, we will try this.
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April 2nd, 2009 at 17:47
That is just brilliant!
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April 2nd, 2009 at 21:35
You are a genius! I love sushi and I love candy- why didn’t I think of this? I love it so much! Thank you for sharing! Your daughter is beautiful by the way :)
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April 3rd, 2009 at 16:46
My son is sushi crazy – he turns 8 in 2 days – boy are we gonna have fun!!!! Thanks for this!
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April 3rd, 2009 at 22:00
What a great idea I wish I had a mom like you! Thank you for the wonderful ideas.
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April 4th, 2009 at 11:09
No matter what a great idea candy sushi is giving a young child a very sharp knife is just asking for an accident to happen.
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April 4th, 2009 at 13:25
Wow..! this is so cool! Maybe i can eat raw candy!
Because i don’t eat raw fish….
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April 4th, 2009 at 14:17
HAHAHAHA! Super brilliant idea! Thanks for the “how-to”.
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April 4th, 2009 at 16:45
What an inspiration! So beautifully done!
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April 6th, 2009 at 12:04
I made this last weekend! It turned out AWESOME! Thanks for the great idea!
My tips: use parchment paper instead of wax paper, it doesn’t stick as badly. Also, spray your hands with cooking oil while working with the rice crispy treats, it makes it SO much easier to handle!
Great idea though! Thanks!
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April 6th, 2009 at 15:43
Beautiful! I’m totally making some of these for my wedding!
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April 8th, 2009 at 08:29
hi, this is my first time visiting your site. first, lovely photos! and second, this candy sushi is such a great idea. i’ll keep it in mind for my daughter’s 10th bday party (in 5 more years…sniff, sniff). they do grow up so fast!
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April 9th, 2009 at 10:36
Candy sushi? with no fish insight? Oh yes I’ll have some of those please! Goodness me they look so yummies.
lol I just scrolled up to see where the recipe is – now am off to the kitchen to try it out :)
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April 10th, 2009 at 16:03
This is one of the most creative birthday ideas I have seen in a long time!!!
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April 11th, 2009 at 15:26
This was such a good idea I tried it with my sister’s kids. We had such a blast! I’m blogging about it but I’m giving you credit for the idea and the how to’s. Loved it!
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April 11th, 2009 at 21:47
Guess who made candy sushi yesterday! Absoloutely delicious!
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April 12th, 2009 at 17:58
Love candy…love sushi. This is genius!
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April 17th, 2009 at 13:22
i just made these last night for a monthly girls game night i am having with my 30-something year old girlfriends, we have a potluck and this month’s theme is ‘pan-asian’…they were so easy to make and are very tasty! i can’t wait to unveil my creations for everyone- thanks for the fabulous idea!!
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April 22nd, 2009 at 21:48
Hey!. Nice! Really caouldn\’t agree more REGARDING \”ushi – how to make | mommyknows – a mommy blog\”. I really liked it a lot. Try cheap candy wrappers. Thanks.
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April 23rd, 2009 at 09:32
Love it! I do worry about my hyperactive child when it comes to candy coma’s, so we made these with FRUIT (banana, strawberry, mango,papyaya, pears) and the fruit juice type of fruit roll up. If she is getting fruit, it totally cancels out the marshmellows in the rice crispies anyway (mommy logic trumps daddy logic anyday). IT WAS YUMMY! Thanks for the inspiration.
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April 24th, 2009 at 16:06
This is an adorable party activity and treat all in one! Anything that keeps kids hands busy and their minds engaged I am all for :). I am thinking I have got to share your idea with my readers for sure! Thanks for the awesome post and great how-to!!
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May 24th, 2009 at 23:11
All these sweets is delicious. I can’t wait to eat it. I don’t know how to make it but i will get it from the market when there will a party at my place. Actually prefer Oatmeal cookies when i want to eat something sweet.
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May 24th, 2009 at 23:19
Me and my partner thank you for this wonderful recipe! We made it with my little brothers during their visit. It was a happy and exciting experience for us all!
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May 29th, 2009 at 03:11
yummy!! thats really delicious :D
thanks for sharing :D
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May 31st, 2009 at 12:37
Sushi is just making its way to central Nebraska and I’m not brave enough yet to try it. THIS on the other hand, is right up my alley. I linked to it on my weekly roundup – thanks!
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June 2nd, 2009 at 02:22
I love the idea! Thanks for sharing this!
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June 5th, 2009 at 18:54
Lol…last I checked there weren’t any pictures of a child running around like a lunatic on speed with a knife in their hand, so I think they’ll be okay.
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June 6th, 2009 at 20:14
OMG, YOU LET YOUR KIDS EAT CANDY?!?! HOW TERRIBLE!!!!! No, i’m just kidding! This sounds like so much fun!! I wish I weren’t diabetic ): These look yummy. But really just the RKTreats… i’m not much of a fruit roll up kind of candy girl. Now, if they could make chocolate that could go around the RKTreat like the fruit rollup, i’d be all in!!!
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June 7th, 2009 at 02:45
Great Sushi-Cake, but I still perfer mine the ordinary way
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June 8th, 2009 at 06:03
That is so cool! I dont have kids, but I am going to have to try this anyway!
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June 9th, 2009 at 19:09
I haven’t tried eating sushi.
I’m wondering on its taste but this candy sushi is a good gift idea for birthday parties and any other occasion.
Kids will surely love it.
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June 10th, 2009 at 10:40
What a great idea :) We live in Japan and I made them for my son’s last day of first grade. Your instructions were spot on. I think they turned out great and can’t wait to see the kids faces tomorrow.
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June 12th, 2009 at 11:49
It looks like a happy birthday for everyone. Thanks for the idea.
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June 12th, 2009 at 14:53
Holy crap thats amazing. I love to make sweets and my B/F loves sushi. This will be perfect.
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June 14th, 2009 at 14:52
Love the candy sushi! While it’s great for kids, I’m planning it for my next Asian themed dinner party. How festive!
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June 15th, 2009 at 08:13
Oh! fantastic idea. :D
All you’re missing is the melted chocolate “Soy sauce”!
I want to make some now. :)
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June 15th, 2009 at 11:25
that is such an awesome idea! i’m 20 and I still want to make them for myself.
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June 16th, 2009 at 07:48
just linked to your page
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June 16th, 2009 at 15:10
Wow just wow
They look so gorgeous !!
I can’t believe they are made from everyday’s candies that I would barely give second glance.
Well done, I really love the colors and the cuteness of these sushis “)
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June 16th, 2009 at 21:41
i am totally going to have to make this, what an adorable idea!
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June 17th, 2009 at 11:10
Mmm! I wonder if I can find what I need to make these here? I let my 3 year old son cut things, too . . . how are they going to learn, otherwise? He´s very careful and I let him cut up things like hot dogs and cooked veggies all the time. He´s never once cut his fingers.
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June 19th, 2009 at 01:21
hey, was just stumbling upon this, and it looks amazing. had to comment and tell you, this is something i can do with my girlfriend when i go to visit her, she loves to cook and do little craft things like this.
and, yet i cannot leave this alone either “concerned mom” sounds like my mom… your children will grow up to hate you if you act like this.
P.s. i recently became a vegetarian and i consider fish to be meat, so this is some sushi i can actually eat :)
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June 20th, 2009 at 17:47
Had to comment..Love this! I will be making this SOON! Don’t let “Concerned Mom” get to you, what a twit. I do wonder, though, if the “dental floss trick” would work for the cutting? Especially for larger, “not-as-easily-supervised”, groups like Scouts, or any kids with a disability (where desire to do as everyone else does may not match with ability or motor skills).. Guess I’ll try it…Great tutorial, great site!
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June 21st, 2009 at 11:09
Wonderful recipe, but this little girl has no business using a KNIFE, even if supervised. Isn’t she a tad too young? Come on, people.
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June 21st, 2009 at 23:42
That is very cute.i will definetely be doing this soon!!!! :)
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September 11th, 2009 at 05:22
hi i just wanna ask how to make the rice criespies square? i mean what did you used to make it bind? did you put any sugar in it or what? and by the way i enjoy this! i think its yummy! good job MOMMY :)
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September 12th, 2009 at 20:21
Mein gott, this is magnificent, I’m going to surprise my girlfriend with some of these.
You have won yourself one internet for this.
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September 12th, 2009 at 23:05
I usually don’t comment on things after I see them but this was so cute that I had to. You are a wonderful mom and what a great sushi idea! love it!
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September 13th, 2009 at 19:07
@megg — thank you so much Megg! There is nothing a blogger likes more than a comment.
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September 13th, 2009 at 19:08
@tommy roy — Thank you! Make sure to take photos of your sushi master pieces :) I appreciate you stopping by and your comments.
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September 13th, 2009 at 19:10
@vanessa — thanks for stopping by. I used the recipe at Kelloggs.com (see link below) and added 8 extra marshmallows so that they’d be a little softer.
http://ricekrispies.com/Display.aspx?recipe_id=1605&kic=true
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September 14th, 2009 at 16:17
Wow, This is a really cool idea! We are going to use this with our daughter. She loves going to sushi with us, but hates sushi. We will pack some of these for us next time we go out!
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September 14th, 2009 at 22:38
Very creative! I’m going to try this with my children!
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September 15th, 2009 at 09:22
These are perfect for my friend who loves sushi. Her birthday is on April 1 so this will be PERFECT for her!
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September 15th, 2009 at 12:28
Awesome stuff here, I Stumbled onto it of course. Love the thorough and light hearted instructions. Looks like you’re a 5 star mom.
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September 15th, 2009 at 13:29
@Joseph – Thanks … 5 star mom, I kind of like the sound of that. You my friend are a 5 star commenter. Thanks for stopping by!
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September 15th, 2009 at 13:30
@Chrissy — great idea for an April Fool’s day sushi lover! Thanks for stopping by and leaving a comment. I really appreciate it.
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September 15th, 2009 at 13:32
@LALC — make sure to take photo’s! I’d love to see how they turn out.
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September 15th, 2009 at 13:33
@Bouncers — Great idea AZ! Thanks for stopping by and leaving a comment. I really appreciate it.
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September 15th, 2009 at 17:29
Thanks these pictures are really cute. The idea is interesting. I wonder if I can try it with my kids, but then I’d feel bad since I can’t claim it is something that dad came up with on his own. Wonder if he’d call me a cheapskate since he loves sushi as well I do, lol.
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September 24th, 2009 at 15:27
looks very chemical
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September 25th, 2009 at 06:54
Thanks for the great idea!! What a yummy addition to our Japan unit study! My girls will love making these … and yes, I will let them use the knife! (how else would they learn?) lol. Just found your blog … looks like a great one!
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September 25th, 2009 at 14:54
I love real sushi but these are also adorable. I can’t wait to make them for my nieces. I’m sure they’ll enjoy them a lot more than the sushi I eat. Thanks for the creative ideas.
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September 29th, 2009 at 12:13
Great idea to provide bento boxes in order to avoid “stuffing”.
I did notice quite an array of meds on your kitchen window; these would make nice, colorful “Med Sushis” for yourself.
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September 29th, 2009 at 18:21
hmmm…. it look like delicious. also, fantastic and funny cake. I like it
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October 4th, 2009 at 05:01
Wow…it seems delicious. and so simple to make it. a nice post. I want to practic it.Thx
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October 5th, 2009 at 09:19
What a great idea! I have seen pictures of this before but didn’t know how to make it until now. My son is only two now but I think he would love it! Definitely a possible idea for his birthday next year. Thanks for sharing!
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MommyKnows Reply:
October 5th, 2009 at 11:32
@john — Thank you! All of my kids from (20 to 4) enjoy making these. Thanks for stopping by.
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October 7th, 2009 at 06:01
Cute idea – and you’re absolutely right, “practice does make perfect”.
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October 7th, 2009 at 19:19
I made this sushi with my sorority sisters and we had a BLAST! I got the confidence to plan this event with your wonderful instructions and gorgeous photos! Thanks for posting this idea online :)
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October 8th, 2009 at 19:40
Better than the broccoli hidden in Jello i got when i was little. Time to get making some sweet sushi ;)
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October 10th, 2009 at 19:37
I just wanted to let you know that this recipe made me queen of the bake sale this weekend. :) Everybody was impressed with how clever it was and I was sure to tell them that I saw it here first. Thanks!
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MommyKnows Reply:
October 20th, 2009 at 09:14
@Hanna, Yay! I am so happy :)
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October 12th, 2009 at 08:21
My daughter is graduating from college, she has an unending sweet tooth, she’s allergic to fish, and ALL her friends love sushi. This will be the hit of the party! Thanks for a GREAT idea. I need to put my two cents in re: “concerned mom”. It’s a substantiated fact more kids get hurt cutting with inadequate, not-sharp-enough plastic knives! Back in the day, I taught every girl in my daughters’ Girl Scout troop the importance of safe knife handling. Guess what? These girls (with all their digits) still comment that learning cooking skills (including knives) in my kitchen all those years ago gave them a love of cooking that got them through those “first out on my own” college years. Teach them, don’t deny them, and they’ll be better prepared for the real world.
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MommyKnows Reply:
October 20th, 2009 at 09:11
@Chele, Thanks Chele! (and Amen! Concerned mom is a hoverer!)
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October 12th, 2009 at 20:31
Ha,Ha Candy sushi. That is a really amazing idea. I came from Japan. I never thought of the candy sushi. I will try that for my daughter. She is going to be 7. I am not sure if she will like it or not. Anyway I will try…
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October 13th, 2009 at 22:42
this is seriously the cutest idea i have ever seen!
they look so tasty too:)
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October 14th, 2009 at 15:59
It would be a fun idea to have a sushi party night for adults and kids. This could involve the kids helping to prep and make the candy sushi and the adults could learn how to make their own real sushi rolls.
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MommyKnows Reply:
October 16th, 2009 at 08:49
@Baby Bassinet, that is a great idea!
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October 17th, 2009 at 13:21
This is the coolest thing EVER!!!! Thank you for sharing this brilliant idea. We’re totally making these today.
:)
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MommyKnows Reply:
October 17th, 2009 at 19:04
@Brenda@ Face Painter in Orange County, Thanks Brenda, let me know how they turn out.
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October 26th, 2009 at 02:14
Barf…..amazing, how many people figure “This is the coolest thing EVER!!!!” better, healthier things to do with your kids.
come on now!
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hanna Reply:
October 30th, 2009 at 19:51
@Me, seriously?!?! You are like one of those nazi moms whose kids grow up to need serious mental help. Lighten up. All work and no play make for messed up kids.
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October 26th, 2009 at 06:52
Way cool i never thought of useing Rice crispies.. I have been using a light vanilla cake. and icing as a bonding agent..
very messy, this makes it seem a little less of a hassle if the wee people can do it..
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October 26th, 2009 at 11:42
oh my god o my god o my god
lol lol lol lol lol
IIIIIIIIIIIIII LLLLLLLOOOOOOOOOOOOOOVVVVVVVVVEEEEEEEE CCCCCCAAAAAAANNNNNDDDYYYYYYYYY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
that mom is damn awsome
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October 29th, 2009 at 16:34
cool, i have been looking for a detail
recipe and am sure going to use it for
my daughter birthday,
thanks a lot
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October 30th, 2009 at 07:35
What a great idea! Can I steal it for a party we have coming up? I think that’s a great way to have fun with the kids AND adults.
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October 31st, 2009 at 17:27
wow, I just stumbled upon this and found it to be a great idea! It’s funny…my boyfriend is deployed and he’s coming back in December and was saying how, when he comes back, the first place he’s going to go is to a sushi restaurant, because he loves and misses sushi. I think I might prepare this and send it out in a decorative tin as a little surprise for him before he comes back :)
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November 2nd, 2009 at 18:23
the absolute best. i am totally having a candy sushi party, thanks for the idea :)
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MommyKnows Reply:
November 7th, 2009 at 17:39
@kendra, You are welcome! Thanks for stopping by.
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November 2nd, 2009 at 20:46
The candy looks awesome. What camera are you using to make it so good, I almost want to reach through my screen and eat it!! :-)
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MommyKnows Reply:
November 7th, 2009 at 17:38
@Chris, Thank you! I am using a Nikon d300
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November 3rd, 2009 at 14:43
I’m still sick and you’re going to put me over the edge! I can’t stop coughing for laughing!! Party-deprived or an ass-kisser? ROTFLMAO!!!
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MommyKnows Reply:
November 7th, 2009 at 17:35
@Erica, Thank you! 205 comments later and you’re the first one to appreciate my humor.
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November 5th, 2009 at 10:39
AMAZING!
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November 6th, 2009 at 10:58
so cute!! where did you get the bento boxes?
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MommyKnows Reply:
November 7th, 2009 at 17:00
@pj, I actually just bought some ‘take-out’ boxes from the dollar store and let the kids decorate them.
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November 6th, 2009 at 23:18
That is so creative!!!
I loooove this idea and although my son is only two, I have a few friends with daughters who are getting close to the age of 6 and when we go out to have sushi they ALWAYS want to try it.
GREAT idea!
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MommyKnows Reply:
November 7th, 2009 at 16:59
@Mommysaurus Rex, Thank you! If you try it … make sure and let me know.
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November 11th, 2009 at 18:41
I’m doing this for my 11 year old daughter. It’s a Japannese themed party!
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November 14th, 2009 at 01:54
This is such a great idea. Thank you for sharing!
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November 17th, 2009 at 16:33
Loved this recipe! My 23 year old son found it and had me pick up the ingredients so that we could make a batch. (He even used a shape knife to cut the sushi with.) We had fun and the treat was so yummy I took a bunch to the preschool where I work and the kids loved them. I can’t wait to make another batch!
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November 18th, 2009 at 08:00
I’m not even a kid, yet I’m salivating over these candy sushi pics! I’m SO making these.
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November 20th, 2009 at 01:09
im going to do this for desert next time we have a sushi party
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November 20th, 2009 at 10:33
nice picture and tips. i love your article. nice post
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November 23rd, 2009 at 03:42
Wow!! I can’t wait to try this ^^,, Thank you so so much
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November 28th, 2009 at 20:35
Thanks for the great idea! It was a hit at a recent party. Picture of our results here: http://i47.tinypic.com/2h2iljd.jpg
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December 11th, 2009 at 12:56
OMG this is absolutely genius. I love looking for little things like this to do with my boys, who ALWAYS want to “cook” something with me. Me and rice krispy treats don’t usually get along, but I’m going to try it just because I love this idea so much.
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December 12th, 2009 at 18:08
hi! I just made this for my niece’s 6th bday. Thank you so much for the idea!!
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MommyKnows Reply:
December 12th, 2009 at 19:16
@Rachael, Your sushi looks great! Thank you for taking the time to share :)
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December 21st, 2009 at 01:24
Making these tomorrow, bought all of the ingredients tonight. My kids will love this, thanks so much for sharing it!!!!
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January 5th, 2010 at 21:15
I absolutely LOVE this recipe! I write a recipe & party planning blog, and on Friday’s I typically just post links & tips. Would you mind if I link this onto my blog for others to use & enjoy? Thanks so much :)
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January 7th, 2010 at 17:11
I just stumbled this post… what a cute idea for little kids!! Love it!
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January 13th, 2010 at 14:04
Very very nice and extremely creative cant wait to try the myself :)!!!
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January 14th, 2010 at 06:20
This looks great. I’m always trying to get my kids to eat sushi, but this will do to start them off. he he
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January 15th, 2010 at 17:29
Honestly the coolest, most brilliant thing i’ve ever seen. After the light bulb, greatest invention ever!
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January 23rd, 2010 at 16:33
thanks for the step by step instructions….love the pics with your daughter, along with the comment about her hair not being brushed…it made me smile. I will be forwarding this to my 20 year old daughter at college. Guarantee that she will make it this week-end. Thanks to you my 14 year old is now having sushi instead of cupcakes at her birthday party next week. :) You rock…by the way, my kids have handled knives from a young age…one is in nursing school, the other at the united states air force academy (with all their fingers) and a lot of responsibility because they were taught to use knives properly at a young age. Thanks!
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January 26th, 2010 at 02:02
That’s a fantastic idea. Hopefully it will get kids into real sushi too because fish is good for the brain!
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January 27th, 2010 at 03:29
Nice, I’ll keep this in mind for my daughters next birthday.
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February 4th, 2010 at 12:24
That’s actually a really good idea. I think I will have to try making it with my kids for the superbowl party we are having at our house this weekend.
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February 11th, 2010 at 03:25
wonderful idea!
iza:)
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February 11th, 2010 at 14:55
Is she your daughter.She’s looking so cuteeee
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February 16th, 2010 at 15:56
these are so cool. i love them. definitely will be making these sometime soon!
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February 18th, 2010 at 14:18
I just stumbled onto your page while I was researching other portrait photographers who also shoot kids’ birthday parties. I love this idea, and now I can’t wait for the next reason I have to try it out. Maybe just the next rainy day!
Thanks for sharing. Your photos and explanation make it very easy to understand.
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February 24th, 2010 at 15:39
Those look fun for kid as well as yummy. Not only is it fun for kids to do but they can have fun taking them to class for their friends.
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February 25th, 2010 at 11:49
Thanks so much for sharing this wonderful idea. I work in a sushi restaurant and am trying to think of something to bake to take in for my work colleges and these would be perfect!
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February 25th, 2010 at 23:45
i stumbeled upon this and thought it was great! we are going to make it for our “Eastern Elegance” formal for school, it will fit in perfectly!… and yes i mean university, and yes that means for people over 20.
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February 28th, 2010 at 21:59
Wow… what a creative take on Sushi.
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March 2nd, 2010 at 16:01
AMAZING!!! I love this.
Seems you’re pretty good at taking pictures too!
This idea was completely brilliant. I can’t wait to make sushi deserts!
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March 3rd, 2010 at 23:57
turns out my kids just like rice krispy treats better.. though they did enjoy making the sandy sushi!
I think next time.. I will just do cake nigiri or jelly/cream roll sushi’s.. I think they’d like them better. Still the idea is cute!
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March 6th, 2010 at 06:52
I love candy sushi!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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March 7th, 2010 at 18:06
PUH-LEASE ADOPT ME!?
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