Summer 2007 Kids Cooking Blog

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Summertime health for kids

I just read this article and love it. It has some great ideas to do this summer to help teach your kids about being healthy.
Included in the article on summertime health are thoughts on teaching kids basic cooking skills, planning family activities that involve exercise such as hiking or swimming, planting a garden and planning a healthy picnic menu. There are some more great ideas so go ahead and read the article at the link below.

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Spinach Fruit Salad

This is one of my favorite summertime recipes. Use whatever fresh fruit you have available and buy a fresh bag of spinach.

Fresh spinach
Fruit of choice: sliced strawberries, sliced kiwi, grapefruit sections, etc.
Dressing:
1 Cup oil
4 Tablespoon sour cream
5 Tablespoon vinegar
½ teaspoon mustard
2 garlic cloves
½ teaspoon salt
2 Tablespoons sugar
2 teaspoon parsley
Blend oil and sour cream. Then mix in vinegar and other ingredients. Shake well before using.

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4th Of July Recipes and Fun Free Ebook

If you are celebrating American Independence Day, at your house here is a free ebook. Included are recipes, craft ideas and Patriotic fun for the family. Grab your free ebook at the link below.

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Ever wonder what kids learn while cooking? Here is a quick look.

You might not even realize just how much kids learn while cooking because they are having so much fun.

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Picnic ideas and recipes.

Picnic ideas and recipes for your family to enjoy including kids picnic recipes.

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Kids Simple Smoothie Recipes.

Simple smoothie recipes that are healthy and delicious. Smoothies are a great way to give kids a little boost of nutrition and energy.

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Kids Popsicle recipes

Every kid and even some grown ups love Popsicle recipes. They also keep kids hydrated on a hot summer day not to mention they bring lots of enjoyment.

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Homemade Easy ice cream recipes.

Kids Summer Cooking with easy ice cream recipes whether in a machine or without one.

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Kids 4th of July recipes.

Celebrate America's Independence day with these Kids 4th of July recipes.

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Kids Campfire Cooking and recipes for outdoor cooking for kids.

Everything tastes better roasted over an open fire maybe that is why kids campfire cooking is so popular.

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Let the Menu Mom help make your summer easier.

Stop Feeding Your Family Junk! If you had a choice between grabbing fat-laden fast food yet again or serving your family a balanced, home-cooked meal, which would you pick?

What if I told you that you can prepare that home-cooked meal and save time and money over the so called "Fast Food" option? Menu Planning allows you to do just that. It ensures that you have the ingredients you need in the house to whip up a delicious and nutritious dinner in less time than it takes you to find a coupon for your favorite pizza joint -- again.

But who has time to sit down to find recipes, make a menu plan and the

grocery list to go along with it? The Menu Mom Does!

She's done all the hard work for you, compiling recipes and creating printable shopping lists. All you have to do is click print and you're set

to feed your family for an entire week. Don't spend this summer stuck in the kitchen, missing out on summer memories, or worse, wasting your money on fast-food.

Let the Menu Mom handle everything for you.

Once you sign up you will also receive a free menu pack to get you started. Take it easy this summer by letting someone else do the planning.

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Kids Cooking Activities Ebooks

Teach your kids to cook and have fun creating in the kitchen with these Kids Cooking Activities Ebooks.

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Fathers Day Recipes for kids to cook and/or help prepare.

Dad will be excited to see the hard work put into cooking with these Fathers Day recipes.

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Non reader recipes or picture recipes for young kids to create in the kitchen.

To help young kids in the kitchen we have a non reader recipes section. Included are picture recipes for them to create themselves and ideas to make your own recipes for non-readers.

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