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Introducing Puppet Hamish
After writing the book Hamish the Hedgehog, the Kitchen Critter, I wanted to bring Hamish to life in a puppet form. Why a Puppet? The real Hamish the hedgehog is shy and nocturnal (he sleeps during the day and parties all night!). Hamish must be kept at a temperature between 68 and 84 degrees, and
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Whoopie Pies
Whoopie Pies Makes 17 Ingredients Cookies: 2 cups (283g) unbleached all-purpose flour 1/2 cup (45g) unsweetened cocoa powder 1 tsp baking soda 1/2 tsp salt 1 cup packed (200g) light brown sugar 1/2 cup (120ml) buttermilk 1/2 cup (120ml) vegetable oil 1 large egg 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract 1/2 cup (120ml) hot water Filling: 8 Tbsp (113g) salted butter, at room temperature 6 Tbsp (85g) unsalted butter, at room temperature 2 1/4 cups (270g) powdered sugar 1 tsp vanilla extract 10 oz. marshmallow fluff Directions: Set oven
How to Carefully Cut a Pineapple
Children should have adult supervision for this activity. It is recommended an adult cut the pineapple carefully, showing the child how it is done. Knife safety is always first. You will need a sharp knife and a large stable cutting board. On the cutting board lay the pineapple on its side and slice off the
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Picnic Snack Mix
Ingredients; 4 cups Goldfish cheddar crackers 4 cups golden raisins 4 cups dried cherries 2 cups yogurt-covered raisins 2 cups miniature pretzels Be creative and adjust this recipe by adding dried fruit, almonds, cashews or Chex cereal. Directions: Place all ingredients in a large bowl; toss to combine. Store in airtight containers.
Recipe for a Perfect Kids’ Picnic
In addition to a picnic basket of delicious food. Don’t forget these items to ensure a fun day is had by all. Sunscreen – avoid a sunburn and bring an umbrella if you need shade Bug Spray – bug bites are not fun and no one wants to cut the picnic short First Aid Kit
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Tortilla Pizza
Makes 4 individual pizzas 4 flour tortillas 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese 2 cups tomato sauce Optional toppings: pepperoni, green peppers, mushrooms, olives, sausage, etc. Heat a 10-inch skillet on medium-high heat and spray with cooking oil. Place a tortilla in heated skillet for 3 minutes, until one side is crisp and lightly browned, and
Yogurt Parfait
Yogurt Parfait Makes 5 parfaits 32 ounces (4 cups) plain Greek yogurt ½ cup pure maple syrup 1 teaspoon vanilla ½ cup pumpkin seeds, raw and shelled ½ cup walnuts, chopped ¼ cup chia seeds ½ cup flax seeds 1 teaspoon cinnamon ½ teaspoon cloves, ground ¼ teaspoon salt 2½ cups mixed berries (blueberries, strawberries,
Make Your Own Trail Mix
Make Your Own Trail Mix The perfect trail mix is whatever you want to mix together. Traditional healthy trail mix is made of nuts, seeds, dried fruit, and sweets—and you can add some crunch and spices. 1½ cups raw nuts: almonds, pecans, walnuts, cashews, peanuts, pistachios (If you have a nut allergy, skip this option.)
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Chocolate Covered Strawberries for Mom
Chocolate Covered Strawberries for Mom Makes 20 1 lb fresh strawberries with stems 10 oz chocolate (bittersweet, semi-sweet, milk or white chocolate)* Directions: Wash and dry the strawberries- Take the strawberries out of the fridge 15-30 minutes before dipping them. Wash them and gently dry them all over with a paper towel. Make sure they’re very dry,
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