Back-to-School books: Homemade Sunbutter and some lunch ideas
No matter how much I am aware that my children are different from each other, it is still quite a shock sometimes to realize just how divergent their personalities can be. Nowhere are these differences so apparent as in my children’s attitudes to going back to school. While my 7…
Thelonius Monster’s Sky-High Fly Pie: Shoo-fly pie
If you happen to be scared of creepy-crawlies, or easily grossed out, then this book may not be for you. On the other hand, if you have a child who gets excited about all things gross and gruesome, then they will love Thelonius Monster’s Sky-High Fly Pie by Judy Sierra….
The Wind in the Willows: Cold Fried Chicken and Refrigerator Pickles
One of my favorite food scenes in any children’s literature is the picnic at the beginning of The Wind in the Willows. It seems so peaceful and timeless, a perfect Spring morning on the water, but I think what I love most about it is that it is a picture…
The Giant Jam Sandwich: Easy Stovetop Strawberry Jam and Homemade Sandwich Bread
This summer in Colorado feels like it’s the summer of the wasps. Maybe it’s just our house, but I’ve seen more wasps and wasp nests than I ever have before. They seem to have taken over our yard, deck and porch and we are swatting them away everywhere we…
Dudley Bakes a Cake: Carrot Cake Muffins with Fresh Strawberry Cream Frosting
The Dudley series of books by Judy Taylor are fairly new to our home library. I can’t remember where I first heard about these books, but we have quickly fallen in love with these tales about the adorable, mischievous mouse Dudley. Of course, my favorite book in the series…
Dig In!: Mini No-Rise Pizzas
I plan to mostly focus on classic children’s books and stories on this blog, but I couldn’t resist doing a post on one of our favorite, newer board books, Dig In! by April Jones Prince. While the team of construction mice in this book appear to be building a structure with…
Peter Rabbit’s Blackberry French Toast and Chamomile Mint Tea
When I first started thinking about recipes for The Tale of Peter Rabbit, my mind naturally went to the vegetable garden and thoughts of Peter Rabbit inspired salads or side dishes. But then I remembered that little page at the end of the book. Right after Peter Rabbit has gone…
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