Foto Friday – New Year’s Pomegranates

September 23, 2011 - 5:51 AM by

Along with apples and honey, the pomegranate, as a symbol of fertility and rebirth, is also a symbol of the new year. These particular pomegranates are unique in that they’re made of marzipan. Yes, marzipan. But in the hands of an artist like award winning pastry chef Judith “Yud” Zer-Aviv that malleable sugary almond paste is, well, just like clay in the hands of a creator. (Click on image to see full-sized).

Zer-Aviv — who was profiled last year in Israelity for her tasteful and tasty marzipan Fendi hats — recently posted an arresting set of photographs on Facebook. Entitled,”Make Pomegranates for the New Year”, it’s provides step-by-step instructions on making these decorative and delicious fake fruits, starting with a small ball of paste, pierced with a toothpick…

A few steps later, it begins to take shape…

There are several stages to getting the right effect with food coloring…

There are also instructions on how to make and attach the leaves and stems. Follow them, one by one, and voila! There are your marzipan pomegranates!

Visit Yud’s Facebook page for full instrucions or just enjoy the pictures. And as the new year begins, remember, you’re never too old for marzipan.

Tags: • Category: Art, design, Food, Foto Friday, General, Holidays, Picture of the Week, Profiles 

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