In this edition of Reels of the Week, My Kolkata brings you Easter activities that are trending on Instagram to hop on to. Some recipes, some activities with the family and something for the adults. Here is how you can observe Easter with the help of these ‘gram trends. Read on…
Brioche Easter Bunnies
What is Easter without some nice homemade baked delights? Check out this reel from Astrid Lamarche, an Austrian baker. Try her recipe for these classic Brioche Easter Bunnies. Take a look at how lovely these rabbit-shaped brioches look when they come out of the oven. Try making these little bunnies for your friends and family, and you’re sure to be a hit at your Easter party.
An Eggcelent game to play
Whether you are having guests over or it’s just a large family gathering, play this game to keep them entertained before lunch is served. The Benson Bros have some great games and the Easter Egg String Pull Roulette could be a hit with your guests as well. Put some surprise gifts in your Easter eggs and get started. Make sure you put a raw egg as well, the unlucky one who pulls that string will have to get a raw egg smashed on them. We don’t make the rules!
Lemon and Raspberry Puff Pastry Bunnies
Easter Bunny Puff Pastries for dessert today? Try this recipe at home and make your own Lemon and Raspberry Puff Pastries shaped like Easter bunnies. Check out this reel from Holly Jade, who makes a vegan version of a puff pastry. You could obviously make the recipe your own and use products of your choice but this recipe has vegan ingredients. Either way, this dessert is sure to be a hit after a sumptuous Easter meal.
Easter-themed bonnets from yesteryear
For those who think all trends start on Instagram, take a look at this reel that comes with pictures from Easter fashion from years gone by. The Easter Bonnet Parade is something that is celebrated every year on Easter. The first records of this parade is from 1870s New York. Check out this reel from Marija Stefanovic and see some of the trends that used to exist. Which one did you like best and which bonnet seems the most OTT? A lot of creativity must have gone into these bonnets and we are sure many of these looks would rock on Insta today too.
Easter Egg Roulette for Adults
Easter Eggs aren’t just for children, and after a long week, you definitely need to relax this Easter Sunday. Watch this reel from Cocktails and get your Easter eggs filled with your favourite liquors. Have some friends over and play this Easter Egg Roulette with them and enjoy this Easter Sunday with an Eggstravagant Cocktail!
