Hello! We want to introduce you to a new monthly post called… #SUPERKIDCHEF!!! Every month we will highlight a kid chef to bring power to the kids in the kitchen and this month we are highlighting Ariana Feygin! Ariana was born and raised in Excelsior, Minnesota and began her cooking career at 5 years […]
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History of the Apple Pie Apple Pie, 1381, England—A sugarless pie recipe attributed to Geoffrey Chaucer contained apples, raisins, pears, figs, and saffron. The first apple pie wasn’t recorded in the American colonies until 1697, when it was brought over by European immigrants. Apple Pie à la Mode, 1890s, Cambridge, New York—Charles Watson Townsend, while
For many people, Thanksgiving is all about food—sharing a delicious meal of turkey with all the fixings with family and friends around a beautifully set table. While the holiday has become overshadowed by Black Friday sales, shopping, and decorating for Christmas, it’s important to understand the history of Thanksgiving and to give thanks for everything.
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Discussing basic baking terms is easy when you have a task to do and the utensils are at hand. Here are some definitions. Batch. Amount to be made from one recipe. Batter. A mixture of dry and liquid ingredients, often including eggs, flour, and water. Batter has a much thinner consistency than dough. Beat. To
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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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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 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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Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with Chicken Enchiladas Makes 5 servings 1 15 oz can Enchilada sauce (or 2 cups) 4 scallions, sliced, divided 4-oz diced chiles 2 cups diced or shredded cooked chicken 1 cup frozen corn, thawed ½ cup salsa, plus more for serving 1/3 cup sour cream 10 corn tortillas (6-inch or soft taco size) 1 ½ cup shredded Mexican cheese Instructions
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Family Fun Friday Spending time together is one of the greatest gifts we can give to our children. Many kids today are overscheduled, with everyone is doing their own thing. We forget how important simply spending time together really is. Make family time a priority and have everyone block time off in their schedules for
