How Baking Can Be Summer Reading, Writing, & Math Practice!

May 31, 2013
I'll say good-bye to my this year's group of little 1st graders this coming week.  {Sniff, sniff.}  Have you got kids or grand-kids out of school for the summer?  If your child's teacher is at all like me, she or he probably said something about keeping your child reading, writing, and doing a little math over the summer, right?  {And if she or he didn't ... consider this to be me saying it for them now!}

Well, did you know you can keep your child practicing reading, writing, and math through simply baking and cooking with them?  That's right! ...

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Soil Property Pudding Cups {a.k.a. Dirt Pudding Cups}

May 19, 2013
Soil Property Pudding Cups {also known as Dirt Pudding Cups} are a fun and delicious way to help kids learn and remember the four soil types.  Such an easy hands-on activity for the kiddos to do!

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Philly Cheese Steak Stuffed Peppers

May 14, 2013
Philly Cheese Steak Stuffed Peppers ~ All the classic flavors of a Philly Cheese Steak, in stuffed pepper form.  It's a must-try!  And a great lower-carb dinner that's loaded with flavor.

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Mom's 16 Sweet Treat Favorites ~ 'cause she couldn't pick just 10!

May 12, 2013


Happy Mother's Day to all Mom's out there!  In honor of this special day, I decided to ask my very special Mom to pick her top 10 sweet treats from The Kitchen is My Playground to share with all of you.  Well, you see that the title of this post is "Mom's 16 Sweet Treat Favorites," right?  That's because Mom couldn't pick just 10!  

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Lemon-Poppy Seed Dip with Fresh Strawberries

May 5, 2013
The fabulous flavor of fresh lemon juice & zest in this refreshing, easy to make Lemon-Poppy Seed Dip pairs just beautifully with the sweetness of ripe, juicy fresh strawberries.

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It's almost strawberry season in my neck of the woods!  And I.  Can't.  Wait.

I absolutely love fresh-from-the-field strawberries, eating most of them "straight-up."  Just a quick little rinse ... and then a big ol' bite into the sweet, juicy goodness.  Yes, it's my favorite way to enjoy strawberries, for sure.

With just a quick mix of 5 simple ingredients, this refreshing dip comes together in a flash.

But sometimes I do want to jazz my strawberries up just a bit.  Like, with a really simple, flavorful dip.  And this easy little Lemon-Poppy Seed Dip sure fits that bill!

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40+ Food & Drink Recipes for Cinco de Mayo Fun!

May 1, 2013
A festive collection of 40+ scrumptious food & drink recipes for Cinco de Mayo fun!  Or hey, enjoy these tasty recipes ANY day of the year.
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