A few weeks ago, one of my kids insisted that I buy a HUGE bag of Red Delicious apples at Costco. He does take an apple to school nearly every day, but never has he eaten the Red Delicious kind. I tried to convince him he should get Granny Smiths or Gala or any other kind of apple we already knew he would like. But no. He's 11 years old going on 16, and there was nothing I could say to convince him he wanted anything other than the Red Delicious ...
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Easy Halloween Treats For Kids | Apple Marshmallow Teeth
Halloween is right around the corner! Have you got all your tricks and treats ready? I just signed up to bring treats for my son's Halloween party at school. I was glad that his teacher asked parents for one nutritious snack and one not-so-nutritious snack. I know just what to make to fit the bill. Check out these fun ideas for easy Halloween treats kids love. First up: Vampire Doughnuts. This is a not-so-nutritious but totally delicious ...
Slow Cooker Kahlua Pork Recipe
One of the best things about a Hawaiian luau is all the good food - especially the roasted pig. This slow cooker kahlua pork recipe comes as close as you can get to the real thing without an underground oven. Plus, it is seriously so EASY to make and everyone loves it. Three ingredients is all it takes! This slow cooker kahlua pork recipe is a great meal to feed a crowd. Keep things simple and serve the pork with a ...
Homemade Bubble Gum Ice Cream Recipe
Summer is the perfect time for an ice cream party! This is the homemade ice cream recipe kids are going to love. Bubble gum ice cream is the ultimate kid flavor. I remember being a kid and thinking ice cream with real pieces of gum in it was so cool. Way back in the 1900s, the only place we could buy bubblegum ice cream was at an ice cream shop in the mall. That was a rare treat for us kids. Now I know all the secrets of ...
How To Make Steamed King Crab Legs
I used to think that I needed to have special equipment and gourmet cooking skills to make King Crab legs at home. But that is not true! All you need is a big pot of boiling water, the crab legs and that's about it. Follow this simple recipe to enjoy steamed king crab legs in minutes. I miss living in Alaska. There's no other place like it. I have so many great memories of fishing, camping and hiking all over the ...
OREO Cookies and White Chocolate Bark Recipe
Winter OREO cookies have red cream filling inside, which makes them perfect for making festive White Chocolate Bark. This easy 2-ingredient chocolate bark recipe can be made year-round with Original OREO cookies. The red cream of the Winter OREO cookies are great for Christmas Bark and Valentine's Day bark. I used the Winter OREO cookies to make a Christmas Bark Recipe for my family to enjoy during the holidays. Since I am not sure how ...
How To Make Vanilla Extract
See how to make vanilla extract in the instant pot! It's quick and easy to make homemade vanilla extract with just 2 ingredients. Instant pot vanilla extract is the perfect homemade gift idea - especially during the holiday baking season. Homemade vanilla is delicious and can last for years properly stored in the pantry! Vanilla lasts longer when stored away from light. Use brown glass bottles to store homemade vanilla. The darker glass ...
Easy Snacks For Kids: Peanut Butter and Graham Crackers
My kids have been back to school for a couple of weeks now. Last week, I started volunteering to help out with my son's Kindergarten class at morning recess. Let me tell you, these kids are starving by mid-morning! They have been working hard and their little bodies and brains are ready for a healthy snack. Children need wholesome snacks to make it through the long hours of a school day. At home, my kids can snack whenever they feel hungry. At ...
Cobb Salad Recipe
A Cobb Salad recipe is easy to toss together with crowd-pleasing ingredients including crumbled bacon, shredded Cheddar, diced avocados, and sliced hard-boiled eggs. This easy Cobb salad may be a little different from other ones you have seen, but I made it just the way we like it at my house. Cobb Salad Ingredients Cobb Salad ingredients usually include shredded lettuce, cheese, tomatoes, bacon, hard-boiled eggs, and avocado. The ...
