Play With Your Food: Tropical Bird
Who says you can't play with your food? Follow the steps to make a fun and simple bird out of veggies.

By:
Ruth Meharg
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Tropical Bird
You'll need Brussels sprouts, a cherry tomato, a toothpick, fennel seeds and tomato stems to make this little critter.
Create the Body
Turn the Brussels sprout upside-down, and pull one of the leaves up and back to cover the stem. Secure the leaf by pushing a toothpick through the leaf into the body of the sprout, leaving about half an inch exposed. This toothpick will also hold the head.
Make the Wings
Take two Brussels sprout leaves on the sides and pull them out slightly to create wings.
Make a Beak
Create the beak by cutting a small slit in the side of a cherry tomato and inserting a leaf from a tomato stem.
Add Eyes
Create the eyes by poking fennel seeds into the tomato, or try cloves or other seeds if you prefer.
Attach the Head
Stick a cherry tomato on the exposed end of the toothpick to create the head.
Add Legs
Cut small holes where you want the legs to be and insert two tomato stems. Leave at least three leaves attached to the stem to create your bird's toes.
Your Bird Is Done!
Who knew Brussels sprouts and tomatoes could be so cute?