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Hi
from Linda in Michigan! Kids. Kitchen. Do not mix. That's what I used to
think. When my children were little, I worked part-time in a hospital. I used to
rush home and go like a mad woman trying to get dinner on the table on time.
Mike never complained about what I would fix. Unless it wasn't there. I
certainly didn't have time to let three kids "help". Nowadays moms must have it
together a lot better than I did. All the magazines talk about quality time and
how you can have Suzy and Sam in the kitchen with you and you all can bond and
cook. Phooey. Then a miracle happened. Grandchildren. Now I have plenty of time
to sweep flour, enough patience to let them spoon out muffin batter one teaspoon
at a time, and enough memories to last me (and hopefully them) a life time. Grab
your kid, or grandchild, or a neighbor kid and head for the kitchen. They do
mix.
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The Bowl
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A frail old man went to live with his son, daughter-in-law, and four-year-old
grandson. The old man's hands trembled, his eyesight was blurred, and his step
faltered. The family ate together at the table, but the elderly grandfather's
shaky hands and failing sight made eating difficult. Peas rolled off his spoon
onto the floor. When he grasped the glass, milk spilled on the tablecloth.
The son and daughter-in-law became irritated with the mess. "We must do
something about Grandfather," said the son. I've had enough of his spilled milk,
noisy eating, and food on the floor. So, the husband and wife set a small table
in the corner. There, Grandfather ate alone while the rest of the family enjoyed
dinner. Since Grandfather had broken a dish or two, his food was served in a
wooden bowl. When the family glanced in Grandfather's direction, sometimes he
had a tear in his eye as he sat alone. Still, the only words the couple had for
him were sharp admonitions when he dropped a fork or spilled food. The
four-year-old watched it all in silence.
One evening before supper, the father noticed his son playing with wood scraps
on the floor. He asked the child sweetly, "What are you making?" Just as
sweetly, the boy responded, "Oh, I am making a little bowl for you and Mama to
eat your food when I grow up." The four-year-old smiled and went back to work.
The words so struck the parents that they were speechless. Then tears started to
stream down their cheeks. Though no word was spoken, both knew what must be
done. That evening the husband took Grandfather's hand and gently led him back
to the family table. For the remainder of his days he ate every meal with the
family. And for some reason, neither husband nor wife seemed to care any longer
when a fork was dropped, milk spilled, or the tablecloth soiled.
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Special Foods for Special Kids
Practical Solutions & Great Recipes for Children With Food Allergies
by Todd Adelman, Jodi Behrend
by Elaine Magee
Did You Know?...
Read this with your kids before you begin your kitchen adventure.
Reading a recipe isn't like reading a book. It's a set of instructions for
preparing a food or drink. Once you know how to follow a recipe, you can get
cooking!
Recipe Name
The recipe name tells you what you'll be making. Some recipes also give a few
words of description about the food or drink. For example, it might say,
"Tropical Fruit Smoothie - a healthy and refreshing summer drink."
Some recipes include a picture or drawing, too, to show you what the food or
drink will look like when it's done.
Servings
The number of servings is important because you probably want to know how much
the recipe will make. For instance, will you have enough muffins for the whole
class?
Most kids' recipes make just a few servings because it's easier for kids to work
with smaller amounts of food. But it's easy to make more (a double or triple
batch) or to make less (cut the recipe in half). Ask an adult to help you figure
out how much of each ingredient you'll need.
Nutritional Analysis
Some people look at the nutritional analysis (say: noo-trish-nul uh-nah-luh-sus)
of a recipe before deciding to make it. This tells you how many calories one
serving of the recipe contains. It also might list:
fat
protein
carbohydrates
fiber
minerals (such as calcium or iron)
vitamins (such as vitamin C)
This information can be especially important for kids and adults who must follow
special diets to stay healthy.
Time
Time tells you about how long it will take to prepare the recipe. This is good
to know because then you'll know how much time you'll need. And, if you're
making dinner, you'll know how early you'll have to start making it.
Most recipes for kids don't take a lot of time to prepare. Some recipes will
have the time divided into two parts: prep time and cooking time. Prep (short
for "preparation") time is when you'll be busy in the kitchen. You'll be mixing,
mashing, stirring, and doing whatever else the recipe's instructions say to do.
Cooking time is when the food is actually in the oven or on the stove top.
(Remember that when a recipe uses the oven or stove top, you'll need your adult
assistant.) With some recipes, you don't need to do anything during the cooking
time. You can hang out nearby, do homework, or set the table. But with other
recipes, you might need to stir or check on something every so often.
Ingredients
This is a list of all the items you'll need to make the recipe. Most ingredient
lists in kids' recipes are easy to follow. Some even have drawings, so there
might be a picture showing exactly how many cups of flour or eggs you will need.
Sometimes a recipe will also include special ingredient information like:
-optional ingredients, which aren't critical for the recipe, but can be used for
added flavor or make the recipe a little bit different.
-ingredients without a specific measurement. It might say, "Salt, to taste."
This means you can add as much or little as you like to the recipe. A little
usually goes a long way. And if it's not enough, you can always add more. You
can't, however, take it back if you put in too much.
Some ingredient lists may tell you what you need to do before you even get to
the directions. For example, "one stick of margarine, cut into 2-inch pieces,"
or "one egg, beaten."
Finally, some recipes may suggest ways that you can change the recipe by using
different ingredients. This can be helpful if you're out of a certain ingredient
or you're allergic to an ingredient (a kid who is allergic to nuts can make
cookies with raisins in them instead, for example).
Directions
The directions tell you the steps you need to take to make the recipe. Always
read the directions first, from start to finish. Doing this will tell you:
-if you need your adult assistant's help
-if there's anything you don't understand
Preheating the oven is an important first step and you'll need an adult to help
you. In many recipes, the directions are numbered or written on separate lines
to make them easier to understand and follow. Some kids' recipes will have
drawings here, too. For example, these drawings may show you how to roll out
dough, grease a pan, or mix batter.
Serving Suggestions
Some recipes suggest ways of serving the dish you are making or other foods to
serve alongside it. For example, a homemade salsa recipe might say, "Serve with
blue-corn tortilla chips for dipping." A grilled chicken recipe might say,
"Serve with brown rice and asparagus spears."
But you are the chef, so you can decide how you want to serve your creation.
Good luck and bon app?Štit - that's French for enjoy your food!
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HELPFUL TOOLS
These are helpful tools; sites (not downloads) that you could add to your desk top.
Cooking Measurements
Here is a great site for help with cooking measurements:
http://www.baking911.com/howto_measure.htm
Cooking Units Converter
Converts metric, imperial, etc. units:
http://www.unitsconverter.net/
Recipe Quantity Calculator
This is a WONDERFUL tool, especially for those who cook for one or two:
http://www.fruitfromwashington.com/Recipes/scale/recipeconversions.asp
Great conversion tools on one website
Convert measurements, calculator, you name it FREE:
ConvertIt.com
Internet Acronym Finder
Ever see folks using abbreviations in emails and messaging and wonder what the heck they
are saying? This site will let you search for them by the actual acronym or definition:
http://www.acronymfinder.com/
Here is a huge list of internet acronyms (some are naughty!) on our web site:
http://www.a2zrecipes.net/Acronyms.html
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Weekends With Kids
Activities, Crafts, Recipes
Hundreds of Ideas for Family Fun
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Crazy Corner...
These were written by kids.
What did the cannibal order for take-out?
Pizza with everyone on it.
I trained my dog not to beg at the table.
How did you do that?
I let him taste my cooking.
Did you hear the joke about oatmeal?
It's a lot of mush.
What's the worst thing about being an octopus?
Washing your hands before dinner.
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That's why they make lingerie...
Sassafras Kid's Cookie Making Kit
Game Boy Advance SP - Platinum
Karaoke Machine MTV Tray Load CD Player
The Night Before Christmas Book and CD
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These are all very easy recipes that use just a few ingredients, have easy
instructions and will appeal to a child's sophisticated taste buds!
CREAMY AMBROSIA SALAD
1 cup canned pineapple chunks, drained
1 cup canned mandarin oranges, drained
1 cup shredded coconut
1 cup miniature marshmallows
1 cup sour cream
Mix all the ingredients together and refrigerate for several hours before
serving.
BANANA MILK SHAKE
1 banana
1 ?? cups milk
?? teaspoon vanilla extract
Peel the banana and break into chunks with your fingers. Put the chunks in a
medium bowl and mash them with a fork until there are no lumps left. Pour in the
milk and the vanilla. Beat with an egg beater until the shake is smooth and
foamy. Pour into two glasses to serve.
PIZZA MUFFINS
2 English muffins
?? cup canned or homemade spaghetti sauce
4 slices mozzarella cheese
Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Split the muffins in half. Place them split sides
up in a shallow baking pan. Spoon the spaghetti sauce onto the muffins,
spreading it to the edges. Top each muffin with a slice of cheese, Bake for 8 to
10 minutes or until cheese is browned slightly at the edges.
MOCK TAMALE PIE
1 15 ounce can of chili con carne
1 package corn chips
grated cheese
Preheat oven to 325 degrees. In the bottom of a casserole dish, spread out one
cup of chili con carne. Place a layer of corn chips on the chili con carne.
Continue alternating layers of chili and corn chips until all are used up. Grate
some cheese and sprinkle on top. Bake for thirty minutes.
FROZEN LOLLIPOPS
2 cups baby food fruits
1 cup orange juice
2 tablespoons sugar
Mix the baby food fruits, orange juice, and sugar in a mixing bowl. Pour the
mixture into paper cups and put in the freezer. When they are partly frozen,
stick a small wooden or plastic spoon in each cup for a handle. Freeze until
hard. Any time you feel like having a frozen lollipop, just take one out and
peel off the paper cup.
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Heart Healthy...
CARROT AND RAISIN SALAD
2 cups grated carrots
1 cup seedless raisins
1 tablespoon yogurt
Peel and grate enough carrots to make two cups. (Watch your knuckles when you
use the grater!) Add the raisins and the yogurt and mix.
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For Two...
APPLESAUCE TOPPED HAM
2 tablespoons butter or margarine
2 ham slices, ?? to ?? inch thick
?? cup applesauce
?? cup brown sugar
1 tablespoon lemon juice
Melt the butter in a large skillet over low heat. Add the ham slices and fry for
3-5 minutes, While the ham is cooking, mix the applesauce, brown sugar and lemon
juice. When the ham is ready, spread the applesauce topping on top.
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Publisher's Choice...
LEPRECHAUN PIE
1 17 ounce can of beef stew
1 small can of mushrooms
1 package refrigerated biscuits
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Mix the beef stew and the mushrooms together in
a casserole dish. Neatly place the biscuits on top of the mixture so their sides
touch, Bake the pie in the oven for about twenty minutes or until the biscuits
are lightly browned.
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