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September 8th is National Ants On A Log Day (it’s the second Tuesday of the month). Most kids growing up in the 1950s or later ate them as a healthy snack: celery stalks stuffed with peanut butter (the log) topped with raisins (the ants). Our mom took a creative approach, alternating the ants with purple…
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We loved this idea from Smucker’s, which uses its creamy Jif peanut butter and seedless strawberry jam to make these charming sandwiches. You don’t have to use PB&J: Any sweet or savory spread will do. You can make some very sophisticated combinations for adults. Prep time is 15 minutes. You can also make these into…
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Food fun doesn’t get easier than this: Toast a piece of whole wheat bread. Spread it with honey or peanut butter. Add banana slices for the ears and mouth. Add raisins for the eyes and nose. All of the ingredients are on the “better for you” list, so enjoy! P.S. It’s not just for…
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Get ready for the 2015 Kids Food Festival on February 28th and March 1st from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Held in the America Winter Village at Bryant Park (behind the New York Public Library, between Fifth and Sixth Avenue and 40th and 42nd Streets). Presented by The Creative Kitchen, this is a fun-filled, flavorful…
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The family that prays together stays together, according to a post-World War II prayer movement called Family Rosary Crusade. But the family that cooks together eats better, and trains the kids to be self-reliant in the kitchen. As we enter the season of nonstop holiday treats, teaching balance and good eating practices can offset bad…
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