The Gorean Voice - September 1999

Kiddies in the Kitchen

Submitted by venus {beloved kajira of Master Warrior^}

With back to school upon us it is important to spend the evening getting the most out of the time we have with our children. My son and I find quality time in the kitchen before dinner. He makes little snacks that are healthy and creative. Not to mention the opportunity for a learning experience.

Why cook with your child? It is just plain ol' good fun and a good way to be close to your child.

They will learn science concepts as they see physical changes and chemical changes that occur during cooking.

They practice math and reading skill in exciting meaningful ways.

They develop good work habits as they follow direction in sequential order.

Cooking builds self-confidence as your child successfully prepares recipes.

You can teach your child about nutritious foods and good eating habits as you choose the recipes to cook.

They can learn about good manners when serving their dishes to others

And don't forget…COOKING IS CREATIVE!

CHICKEN FEED

2 cups cheerios
1 cup peanuts
1 cup mini-marshmallows
½ cup raisons
1 cup candy corn

Mix all ingredients gently together. Serve in small bags.

Hot Cocoa Mix
(Makes 30 cups)

1 lb. Box Nestle Quick
8 qt. Box of Instant nonfat dry milk
6 oz. Jar non-dairy creamer
1 cup Powdered Sugar
Mini-marshmallows
Hot water

Mix all dry ingredients together and store in an airtight container.

For one serving, add 6 tablespoons of Hot Cocoa Mix to 1-cup hot water. Stir well. Float mini-marshmallows on top.

Mighty Milk

8 ice cubes
2 cups Milk
2 bananas
4 tablespoons frozen orange juice concentrate

Put in blender ice and 2 cups of milk. Add 2 peeled bananas and the 4 TBS. Of orange juice. Blend for about 20 seconds. Pour into a frosty glass and enjoy. (Reminds me of an orange Julius)

Chicken Soup with Rice

6 cups chicken broth
2 stalks celery
2 carrots
½ cup raw rice
Dash pepper
1 cup cooked chicken, diced

Dice celery and carrots. Heat to boiling the chicken broth in a soup kettle. Add the celery and carrots, rice and dash of pepper. Cooked covered till rice is tender about 15 minutes. Add the cooked chicken and cook for 10 more minutes.

Birthday Cones

6 flat bottomed ice-cream cones
4 oz box instant pudding mix, any flavor
2 cups cold milk
Prepared whipped cream
Candy sprinkles

In a bowl mix 2 cups of milk and instant pudding mix. Beat with a wire whisk. Wait 5 minutes and spoon pudding into ice-cream cones. Freeze for 3 hours. Top with whipped cream and candy sprinkles.

Baked Caramel Apples

3 apples
6 caramels
2 tablespoons butter
Water

Cut apples in half and remove cores. Place in each apple half 1 dot butter and 1 caramel. Butter a small baking dish. Add apples and ½ inch water. Bake about 14 minutes at 475 degrees. Cool 5-10 minutes before eating.