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FESTIVE READS: 7 Holiday Books for Kids

TURKEYS IN DISGUISE By Cynthia Platt Illustrated by Josh Cleland A hilariously fun read-aloud picture book where children think quickly and creatively to disguise a group of turkeys and save them from becoming Thanksgiving dinner!  THE HUMBLE PIE By Jory…

Cheese Fondue

Tons of family fun is in store when a cheese fondue dinner is on the menu. Don't have a fondue pot? Don't worry — a chafing dish warmed by sterno or a candle works just as well. Either way, start by preparing  the fondue…

Mango Smoothie

Ingredients6 ounces silken tofu, drained1 medium banana, peeled and cut in half 1 mango1 cup milk (your preference)1 handful spinach 1 handful ice cubesToolsCutting boardKnifeMeasuring cupsMeasuring spoonsFine graterBlenderTall drinking glassesInstructions1. Cut the mango by placing one flat side resting on…

Apple-licious Taquitos

Prepare these the night before and heat before school, and practice learning a bit of Spanish while you prepare (see Spanish word in parentheses in list of ingredients).IngredientsSix 8- or 10-inch whole-wheat tortillas1 large apple (manzana)1 cup applesauce1/4 cup vegetable…

Breakfast Paninis

Ingredients3 Italian bread rolls (pane)Slices of your favorite cheese (mozzarella, parmigiano or fontina)6 eggs Favorite veggies (basil, tomatoes)1/2 cup of extra virgin olive oil (olio) ToolsSkillet Cutting boardKnife2 oven mitts1 pastry brush2 saucepans (1 medium and 1 small)TongsInstructions Pour 1 tablespoon of…

Lasagna Into Chilaquiles

This is a great weekend breakfast for the family.Ingredients4 cups corn tortilla chips6 eggs (huevos) 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese (queso)1 small white onion (cebolla)1½ cup salsa (green or red)2 tablespoons vegetable oil (aceite)Salsa Sour creamSalt and pepperToolsCutting boardKnifeLarge skilletMeasuring…

Home Sweet Home

This blog is posting a few days late, but I have a good reason. I've been distracted by something very old and very crafty.Thirty-four years ago, when I was twelve, I spent a summer in my parents' basement building a…

A Touch of Tie Dye

In theory, I like tie dye. I always stop to look at the tie dyed clothing-selling stands at festivals. I even consider buying a shirt sometimes, but usually remember just before a purchase that I'm a little too old for…

Fish Tacos With Green Chutney

This month in the spirit of St Patty’s Day – why not get your green on? No need to add green food coloring to grits or potatoes, when there are lots of delicious naturally green food with which you can…

snOMG Days

If you are anywhere near the Carolinas, if you have a TV or use Facebook, you surely know by now that Charlotte is in the midst of Snomaggedon, the Snowpocalypse, the Storm that Stopped the South, or my favorite, snOMG!Whatever…

POP! Goes "I Love You"

Amelia LOVES Valentine's Day. Seriously loves every sugar-coated, glitter-dripping bit of it. So with late-January snow days to occupy, we've already made valentine cookies, purchased valentines for her classmates, and set about making cards for teachers, grandparents, the dog, and…

Sweetheart Cookies

These perfect-for-the-season cookies make great gifts for friends and family, teachers, kids at school, office co-workers or anyone else with whom you'd like to share a bit of Valentine sweetness. Wrap them individually or by the plateful in transparent or…

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