Wednesday, December 28, 2011

Rainy Day Activities For Kids - Hide and Seek

!±8± Rainy Day Activities For Kids - Hide and Seek

Need some ideas for indoor pass time. The kids start complaining early on they are bored. The rain keeps them inside. They don't know what to do with themselves. Maybe it is winter and It is getting dark quite early, it's cold and they are saying. "Mom, I'm bored, there's nothing to do." Well believe it or not there are plenty of things that you can do without spending a lot of money and help pass the time away with fun.

One fun idea is Hide and Seek. I as a child always loved this game. As long as you tell them places they can not hide, like the dryer or refrigerator because it's dangerous, you can have a really good time with them. Or if you don't want to take part, this is something they can play by themselves.

Marc Polo, do you remember that? It was a big fun game for us, but in the pool. However, if you have a big play room or safe play area in your basement, what a great time they can have playing this game. Trying to guess who the person is when they finally do catch them.

Also, you can have a picnic in the house. Put down a blanket. Make some of their favorite foods and snacks and even make some lemonade or ice-tea.

Of course when it snows there are things they can do outside, like make snowmen, angels in the snow, and a good old-fashioned snowball fight. Just make sure if they have a snowball fight they have their faces protected and you let them know not to pack the snow to tight or use ice.

Since they can't draw with chalk in the snow, you can paint in the snow. Use some food coloring and water in a spray bottle and spray the snow with fun colors. You can even make pictures depending on how you adjust the nozzle on the spray bottle.

You can always bring out the board games, make some hot chocolate with marshmallows. Go to the dollar store and buy some small prizes for the winners of the game. Classic games are Monopoly, Parchese, Checkers, Clue, and even Operation.

Have some time where you can bake cookies, rice crispy treats, pumpkin bread or how about Shrinky Dinks to create. All of these are yummy, and fun. You can't eat the Shrinky Dinks but they are loads of fun to make.

They can also sit by the window and count birds. They each can have a little notepad and count the color and types of birds they see and put a feeder outside and watch the birds enjoy the bird food. Have them draw pictures and color the pictures of the birds.

If you have it, play Rock band with your kids, have the entire household play and create a band. Taking turns if there are many of you. This is something my family loves are our Rock band sessions. Tons of fun. Also, WII, you can play baseball, Punch Out, Ping Pong, Tennis, and it also provides a workout for all as well as being hilariously fun.

Hopefully a few of these activities will keep your children from walking around saying how bored they are, until the rain, snow or cold weather is gone and Spring arrives.


Rainy Day Activities For Kids - Hide and Seek

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Monday, December 26, 2011

Simple to Make Sweet Treats!

!±8± Simple to Make Sweet Treats!

Simple and quick! These sweet treats are especially great for Valentines Day!

1. Celebration Cake -- EASY, EASY! Looks beautiful and NO cooking at all!

You'll need: 1 prepared angel food cake, 1 can pie filling and 1 tub prepared cream cheese frosting. Place cake on a cake plate. Frost it! Pour the pie filling in the hole in the middle of the cake. Serve slices of the cake topped with some pie filling. Decorate with added coconut, nuts, or candies! Cherry pie filling is perfect for Valentines Day!

2. Love Cakes -- Extremely beautiful, yet simple to make!

NO cooking! You'll need 1 prepared pound cake, 1 tub prepared vanilla frosting, some red food coloring, 1 tube chocolate decorative frosting with a plain tip for writing, 1 (14 oz) bag M&M'S Milk Chocolate Candies for Valentine's Day.

Line a cookie sheet with waxed paper and top with a wire cooling rack; set aside. Cut pound cake into 1-inch thick slices. Using a heart-shaped cookie cutter, cut out cake using cookie cutter. Place the heart-shaped cake pieces
on the wire cooling rack. Spoon 1/4 cup of vanilla frosting into a zipper-seal plastic bag and set aside. Tint the remaining frosting to a light shade of pink using food color and spoon it into a glass-measuring cup. Heat the pink frosting in the microwave for 5 to 10 seconds, or until it can be poured. DO NOT OVERHEAT. Pour the pink frosting over the heart-shaped cake pieces, covering the tops and the sides. Reuse the drippings and reheat, if necessary.

Refrigerate until set (about 30 minutes). Fill a zipper-seal plastic bag with frosting, then snip a tiny corner of the bag and use it to pipe lacy designs on the tops and sides of the heart-shaped cake pieces. Add candies to make different designs, then pipe messages on the tops with the decorative chocolate frosting.

3. Flavorageous Crispy Treats -- Kid Tested!

5 T butter or margarine

9 C miniature marshmallows (16 oz)

1 envelope Kool-Aid, any flavor**

9 C Crispy rice cereal

Grease a 10x15x1" pan. Melt butter; about 45 seconds on high in the microwave. Add marshmallows; toss to coat with butter. Microwave on high 2 1/2 minutes or until smooth; stirring every minute. Stir in drink mix. Immediately add cereal, mix lightly until well coated. Using greased spatula or wax paper, press into prepared pan. Cool. Cut into desired shapes with cookie cutters or cut into squares.

**Favorite Kool-Aid Flavors are Fruit Punch and Cherry


Simple to Make Sweet Treats!

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Tuesday, December 20, 2011

How to accomplish Rice Krispies Treats by Jojo

Ingredients 1/4 cup butter 4 cups miniature marshmallows 5 cups crisp rice cereal • The recipe of the Rice Krispies Treats. 1. Melt margarine in large saucepan over low heat. 2. Add marshmallow and stir until melted and well blended. 3. Cook 2 minutes longer, stirring constantly. 4. Remove from heat. 5. Add cereal in the melted marshmallow. 6. Stir until well coated. 7. Put it in a pan. 8. Using buttered spatula waxed paper or a spoon, press mixture evenly and firmly in a pan. 9. Put it in the refrigerator for 20 minutes. 10. Cut it in small pieces. Enjoy it!

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Wednesday, December 14, 2011

Betty's Rice Krispies Easter Eggs with Grandson Carter

In this video, Betty and her grandson, Carter, make Rice Krispies Easter Eggs. This is a fun project for children, but adults will enjoy it, too! Ingredients: ½ stick butter (1/4 cup) 8 oz. marshmallows cooking oil spray for bowl 5 cups Rice Krispies cereal 2 cups confectioner's (icing) sugar ½ stick butter, at room temperature ½ teaspoon vanilla extract 2 ½ tablespoons milk 2 cups flaked, sweetened coconut 1 tablespoon water green food coloring for grass, other food colorings as desired Melt ½ stick butter and 8-oz. marshmallows in the top of a double boiler. Place 5 cups Rice Krispies cereal in a large bowl that has been sprayed with cooking oil spray. Pour hot marshmallow mixture over Rice Krispies. Stir until well-blended. Let cool, until there is just a little warmth left in the Rice Krispies-marshmallow mixture. Form into egg shapes and place on a plate to let them set up. Now, make your buttercream frosting as follows: Use an electric mixer to beat 2 cups confectioner's sugar, ½ stick butter, ½ teaspoon vanilla, and 2 ½ tablespoons of milk, until the frosting is of spreading consistency. When the shaped eggs have cooled and set up, spread buttercream frosting on each of them (or, perhaps half of them, as desired). You may divide the frosting into separate portions and put a different food coloring in each one, in order to get a variety of colored Easter eggs. Set the frosted Easter eggs on a plate to let them set up. You can speed this up by placing them in the ...

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Saturday, December 10, 2011

Two Crunchy, Crispy Dessert Pizza Dough Recipes

!±8± Two Crunchy, Crispy Dessert Pizza Dough Recipes

Whether you are celebrating the holidays or you just want to make some delicious snacks and treats for your family, you will find that dessert pizza is truly a treat. It is not one that many forget about very quickly either. In fact, when you serve these two crunchy crispy dessert pizza dough recipes to make your own homemade fruit or candy pizza everyone will want in on the fun.

Have Fun with Pizza Recipes

You and your family can have fun while you learn to make your own dessert pizza dough. You can include any types of delicious fillings and toppings you desire. For instance, you can include different types of candies, cookies, and brownie ideas. Add those things that your family most enjoys eating while snacking when you make dessert pizzas.

Dessert pizzas are so very easy to make that you can allow your children to make their own personalized snack pizzas. Everyone can use the same pizza dough and then add the types of goodies they personally prefer. When you consider allowing them to make their own, things are so much easier on you when it comes to preparing something so easy to make.

Experiment with these Crunchy Crispy Dessert Pizza Dough Recipes

Now is a great time to experiment with these 2 different types of dessert pizza dough recipes. Fill them full of mouthwatering fillings and then drizzle a delightfully sweet topping on the whole thing.

Recipe for Chocolate Crispy Pizza Dough

What You Need

2 cups powdered sugar ½ stick butter or margarine 2 cups crunchy peanut butter 4 cups crispy rice cereal

How to Make It

Prepare a large pizza pan by lightly applying cooking spray to prevent sticking.

Using a large mixing bowl, add the powdered sugar, butter or margarine, and peanut butter until well creamed. Add the rice cereal and mix until thoroughly blended.

Press this crunchy chocolate crispy dessert pizza dough into the prepared pizza pan evenly and then arrange your pizza fillings and toppings on top of the crust while creating your dessert pizza recipe.

Recipe for Peanut Butter Crispy Pizza Dough

What You Need
2 ½ cups miniature marshmallows 2 cups peanut butter pieces 2 cups crispy rice cereal

How to Make It

Prepare a large pizza pan by lightly applying cooking spray to prevent sticking.

Using a 2-quart microwavable casserole dish, add the peanut butter pieces and place in microwave uncovered for about 2 or 3 minutes or until it becomes melted.

Stir in the marshmallows and then return to microwave for about 4 or 5 more minutes. Stir twice while heating until marshmallows are soft and then mix until well blended.

Add the rice cereal to the marshmallow mixture and then stir well to combine. Press this crispy peanut butter crust mixture into the prepared pizza pan and allow it to cool until needed.

Prepare by adding your favorite types of fillings and toppings and allow to cool between each layer before placing in the refrigerator to completely chill overnight or for at least 5 or 6 hours before serving.


Two Crunchy, Crispy Dessert Pizza Dough Recipes

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Thursday, December 8, 2011

Easy Cereal Snack Bars for Kids

!±8± Easy Cereal Snack Bars for Kids

It's hard to find easy after school snacks for kids. These
cereal bar recipes are easy to make and made from your children's
favorite breakfast cereals.

Rice Krispies Treats

2/3 c. butter

1 pkg. (10 oz., about 40) large marshmallows or 4 c. miniature
marshmallows

6 c. Kellogg's Rice Krispies cereal

Melt butter in large saucepan over low heat. Add marshmallows and
stir until completely melted. Remove from heat. Stir in cereal
until well coated. Press mixture into buttered 13x9x2-inch baking
dish. Cut into squares.

Variations: Instead of Rice Krispies, use Cocoa Krispies, Lucky
Charms, or Fruity Pebbles.

Peanut Treats: Add 1 cup salted peanuts with cereal.

Peanut Butter Treats: Stir 1/4 cup peanut butter into marshmallow
mixture just before adding cereal.

Gummy Worm Marshmallow Bars: Add 1 c. gummy worms, cut in half,
when stirring in cereal.

Captain Crunch Peanut Butter Cookies

2 c. Captain Crunch peanut butter cereal

2 c. Rice Krispies

1-1/2 pounds white almond bark

2 c. salted peanuts

2 c. colored marshmallows

Melt marshmallows and almond bark in saucepan over low heat and
pour over cereals and peanuts. Drop by spoonfuls on waxed paper
or put in 9x13-inch (buttered) pan and cut into squares.

Special K Bars

1/2 c. light Karo syrup

1/2 c. sugar

3/4 c. peanut butter

3 c. Special K cereal

Mix Karo syrup, sugar, and peanut butter in a large saucepan.
Heat until boiling. Mix in Special K. Press mixture into buttered
9x9-in. baking dish. Cool and cut into squares.

Topping:

1 c. butterscotch chips

1 c. chocolate chips

Melt chips together and spread over bars. If too thick to spread,
add a little milk until desired consistency.

Cheerio Bars

1/2 c. peanut butter


Easy Cereal Snack Bars for Kids

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Thursday, December 1, 2011

Cocoa Krispie Bars: Easy, Tasty, & Trashy

Cocoa Krispie Bars: 6 cups cocoa (or plain) rice krispies 10 oz bag mini-marshmallows 1 tsp vanilla Optional additions: 1/2 cup peanut butter and/or 1/2 cup melted chocolate chips (add to melted marshmallows for easier mixing). We made these for my friend's family gathering. This is not something I would normally make as the ingredients are not what I'd call healthy--not by a long shot, but they were enjoyed by many and the video was fun to shoot. You can't hear us, but we were laughing while we made this, so there was a lot of love in the mix. I've also made these with natural-food ingredients and they're even better than this version. I'll make a video of those...soon.

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Monday, November 28, 2011

Friday, November 25, 2011

Holiday Cooking with Shortorderchief!

Honestly, you can just read this ingredients and direction and do it yourself so the video isn't really all that important but it was fun to film & good for the Holidays so I'll keep it up :) I'll have better holiday videos coming up soon though haha ^_^ INGREDIENTS: 1/4 cup butter or margarine 10 oz regular marshmallows (I bought a 250 gram oz bag and that was the right amount) 6 cups Rice Krispies® 1/2 teaspoon Vanilla Extract 1. In large saucepan melt butter over low heat. Add marshmallows and stir until completely melted. Remove from heat. Add vanilla extract if desired. 2. Add KELLOGG'S RICE KRISPIES cereal. Stir until well coated. 3. Using buttered spatula or wax paper evenly press mixture into 13 x 9 x 2-inch pan coated with cooking spray. Cool. Cut into 2-inch squares. Best if served the same day. MICROWAVE DIRECTIONS: In microwave-safe bowl heat butter and marshmallows on HIGH for 3 minutes, stirring after 2 minutes. Stir until smooth. Follow steps 2 and 3 above. Microwave cooking times may vary. Note -For best results, use fresh marshmallows. -1 jar (7 oz.) marshmallow crème can be substituted for marshmallows. -Store no more than two days at room temperature in airtight container. -To freeze, place in layers separated by wax paper in airtight container. Freeze for up to 6 weeks. Let stand at room temperature for 15 minutes before serving. HOPE YOU ALL ENJOY THIS HOLIDAY TREAT AND HAVE A GREAT HOLIDAY! WATCH OUT FOR MORE HOLIDAY VIDEOS XX haley (shortorderchief)

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Tuesday, November 22, 2011

How to Make Delicious Desserts in a Matter of Minutes For Anyone, Including Diabetics

!±8± How to Make Delicious Desserts in a Matter of Minutes For Anyone, Including Diabetics

Making dessert doesn't have to be complicated. We all love pies and those wonderful cakes but we don't always have the time. Don't skip dessert. Try these quick and easy recipes for some delicious results. This Ambrosia makes a very pretty presentation when you need a fancy dessert. The Raisin-Marshmallow Squares are a special treat for the kiddos, and the Strawberry Cream Dessert is another pretty dessert in Ladyfingers. It is quick and easy but does need to chill for 3 hours so it is the perfect "make ahead" dessert. This dessert can also be made for diabetics. The instructions follow the recipe below.

AMBROSIA WITH HONEY-CREAM DRESSING

1/4 cup honey
2 tbsp lime juice
2 med oranges, peeled and sliced
2 bananas, peeled and sliced
1 red apple, cored and cubed
1 green apple, cored and cubed
1 cup shredded coconut
Honey-Cream Dressing, recipe follows

Combine honey and lime juice; toss with the fruit, except coconut, in a large bowl. In a pretty glass serving bowl, layer the fruit with the coconut. Top with the Honey-Cream Dressing.

Honey-Cream Dressing:

1/2 cup whipping cream
2 tbsp honey
1 tsp grated lime peel

Beat the whipping cream until fluffy. Drizzle in the honey and beat until stiff. Fold in the lemon peel. Pour over the above Ambrosia.

Serves 4

RAISIN-MARSHMALLOW SQUARES

1 pkg (10-oz) marshmallows
1/4 cup butter
4 cups crispy rice cereal
2 cups corn flakes cereal, slightly crushed
1/2 cup raisins

Line a 9-inch square pan with foil allowing foil to extend over the edges. Butter the foil and set aside.

In a large heavy saucepan, melt the marshmallows and butter over low heat, stirring constantly. Remove the pan from the heat. Add both cereals and raisins, stirring until combined. Press mixture evenly into the prepared pan and let stand until firm. Lift foil out of the pan. Peel away foil and cut mixture into squares.

STRAWBERRY CREAM DESSERT

1 pkg (3-oz) ladyfingers, split
1 pkg (8-oz) strawberry flavor gelatin
1 3/4 cups boiling water
2 cups ice cubes
1 pint (2 cups) fresh strawberries
1 tub (8-oz) whipped topping, thawed

Trim 3/4-inch from ends of ladyfingers; place ends on bottom of a 9-inch springform pan. Stand remaining ladyfingers around side of pan, with the cut sides facing in.

Stir boiling water into gelatin in a large bowl for at least 2 minutes until gelatin is completely dissolved. Add ice cubes, stir until melted. Reserve 2 strawberries for garnish; mash remaining strawberries. Add whipped topping and mashed strawberries; stir gently with wire whisk until well blended. Refrigerate 10 minutes or until mixture is very thick and will mound. Spoon into the ladyfinger lined pan. Refrigerate for 3 hours or until firm. Remove side of pan. Garnish with the reserved strawberries.

NOTE: THIS RECIPE IS PERFECT FOR DIABETICS BY CHANGING THE GELATIN TO SUGAR-FREE GELATIN and the WHIPPED TOPPING TO SUGAR-FREE WHIPPED TOPPING.

Enjoy!


How to Make Delicious Desserts in a Matter of Minutes For Anyone, Including Diabetics

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Sunday, November 20, 2011

Rice Krispies Spring Flowers

Rice Krispies* Spring Flowers - Everyone can use a helping hand getting ready for a party. Ask your kids to help you create an edible arrangement of Rice Krispies* Spring Flowers. Find more delicious recipe ideas at www.ricekrispies.ca * © 2011, Trademark of Kellogg Company used under licence by Kellogg Canada Inc.

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Sunday, November 13, 2011

Marshmallow Candy Facts, History, Manufacturing and Materials

!±8± Marshmallow Candy Facts, History, Manufacturing and Materials

Marshmallows are, without a doubt, a candy favorite. Sure, by themselves they may not be as decadent as your favorite chocolate bar, but it's a safe bet that these simple, fluffy treats hold a special place many hearts.

Marshmallows top off candied yams in the fall and the perfect mug of hot chocolate in the winter. The emergence of Peeps on store shelves marks the beginning of spring. Roasting marshmallows over an open fire is a summertime family tradition. Marshmallows form the delicious "glue" that turns cereal into Rice Crispy treats, and the ingredient that makes everyone want more "smores." Which child doesn't light up when he finds a peanut butter and Fluff sandwich in his lunchbox?

The pillow-like candies come in many different shapes, sizes and colors- even in different flavors. Most marshmallows found in stores today use gelatin, rather than the traditional powdered marshmallow root, but the name sticks in spite of this. The use of marshmallow plant in candy dates as far back as ancient Egypt, in recipes that call for combination of the plant's sap with ingredients such as nuts and sweeteners. Much later, in early 19th century France, confectioners began to whip and sweeten the sap, which resulted in a treat much like today's marshmallow. The later 19th century French invention of a pre-made, gelatinous base was an important breakthrough for these confectioners, and through marshmallow candy in general. This base allowed the confectioners to bypass the tedious process of marshmallow plant extraction. Confectioners were able to produce marshmallows more quickly and efficiently to meet growing consumer demand.

In 1948, American Alex Doumak invented a process which took marshmallow production to a whole new level of efficiency. Doumak's extrusion process allows ingredients to be filtered through tubes, pushed out, or "extruded," and finally cut, which results in the typical cylindrical marshmallow shape. This mechanical process is, of course, more efficient than human made marshmallows.

The title of Kraft's "Jet Puffed" Marshmallow Candy certainly reflects the speed with which these candies are now produced. The Kraft Food website features several varieties of marshmallow, from seasonal star and bunny shaped puffs, to toasted coconut flavored mallows- even "swirl" flavors! The website assures the viewer that they've got a marshmallow for every occasion- and that certainly seems to be the case! Kraft also offers creative suggestions to feature the marshmallow in a way that you might not have been previously considered. "Brain Puff" number 7, Kraft's playful marshmallow pun on "brain storm, suggests crafting the puffs into decorative accents for desserts and other table settings.

It's doubtful that anyone misses the presence of actual marshmallow root powder in the candy, which served mostly to bind the other ingredients and yield a soft, chewy consistency. However, like many other original, plant-based candy ingredients, the marshmallow plant, Althae Oficinalis, did provide some health benefits. Marshmallow leaves are used to treat intestinal swelling. The leaves and root extracts have been known to relieve sore throats and soothe respiratory ailments. The plant also has several external uses, including soothing of minor skin irritations and healing of wounds. They are known too contain significant amounts of hyaluronic acid, which is associated with better cellular structure and more optimal levels of moisture within the skin. One thing is for sure. Regardless of how they're made, Marshmallows will always be a sweet seasonal favorite.


Marshmallow Candy Facts, History, Manufacturing and Materials

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