Great Food

  • Making Fantastic Fruit Salad

    May 18, 2009

    Real Families, Real FUN: Great Food Making Fantastic Fruit Salad By By Pamela Stock for Real Families, Real Fun The Wiggles, the wacky Australian Kid-friendly band, has won a worldwide following (and a mention in People Magazine's year-end round up of "most intriguing people of the... more »
  • Munch and Crunch

    April 20, 2009

    Real Families, Real FUN: Great Food Munch and Crunch By By Elizabeth Wells for Real Families, Real Fun Nope, that's not the sound of autumn leaves. It's a snacker's delight. Mmmm! - Microwave Caramel Corn and Nutty Bear Crunch snack mix. So simple you will want... more »
  • Keeping Your Kitchen Safe

    March 23, 2009

    Real Families, Real FUN: Great Food Keeping Your Kitchen Safe By By Lisa Lombardi for Real Families, Real Fun "I haven't really safety-proofed the kitchen and it scares me," says Sharlene Breakey, mom of 5-year-old Zeke and 3-year-old Edie in New York City. "But I have... more »
  • Baking and Making an Edible Teacup

    February 22, 2009

    Real Families, Real FUN: Great Food Baking and Making an Edible Teacup By Kathy Ross for Real Families, Real Fun You say "teacup cake," I say "tea cupcake." By either name, it's a creative and charming presentation of that old favorite, the cupcake. Surprise your friends... more »
  • Kids' All-time Favorite Sandwich

    January 25, 2009

    Real Families, Real FUN: Great Food Kids' All-time Favorite Sandwich By By Ansell Hawkins for Real Families, Real Fun The Ice Cream Sandwich, a variation of the Earl of Sandwich's namesake, can be a two-stage affair, either eaten immediately or frozen for snacks later. The cookies... more »
  • Banana Bread

    December 28, 2008

    Real Families, Real FUN: Great Food Banana Bread By By Pamela Stock for Real Families, Real Fun "I love to bake with the kids, even though it means I have to take a deep breath and let everything be very messy without worrying about it," says... more »
  • Peachy Keen Crisp

    November 30, 2008

    Real Families, Real FUN: Great Food Peachy Keen Crisp By By Ansell Hawkins for Real Families, Real Fun Call it a crisp or call it a crumble, it's one of the best food ideas to ever have come out of merry old England. It is simple... more »
  • Please DO Eat the Daisies!

    November 2, 2008

    Real Families, Real FUN: Great Food Please DO Eat the Daisies! By By Susan Hall for Real Families, Real Fun After falling out of favor for many years, cooking and garnishing with flowers is back in vogue once again. Today, gourmet restaurants from coast to coast... more »
  • Tomato on Sally Lunn Bread--The Messiest Sandwich On Earth

    October 6, 2008

    Real Families, Real FUN: Great Food Tomato on Sally Lunn Bread--The Messiest Sandwich On Earth By By Ansell Hawkins for Real Families, Real Fun Let's make Sally Lunn bread and then turn it into a memorable sandwich dripping with juice from fresh tomatoes! As the story... more »
  • Harvesting Leftovers

    September 22, 2008

    Real Families, Real FUN: Great Food Harvesting Leftovers By By Susan C. Hall for Real Families, Real Fun There are three necessary P’s for growing kitchen scraps: potting soil, a pot, and patience. The last P is hardly a virtue among the young, and unfortunately, it... more »
  • Fruit Soups for Breakfast!

    August 24, 2008

    Real Families, Real FUN: Great Food Fruit Soups for Breakfast! By By Susan C. Hall for Real Families, Real Fun If your heirs apparent are a bit indifferent to regular breakfast fare, why not entice them with something totally different? A bowl or cup of chilled... more »
  • Supersonic Spaceship Treats

    July 27, 2008

    Real Families, Real FUN: Great Food Supersonic Spaceship Treats By By Beth Wells for Real Families, Real Fun What child hasn't wished to be an astronaut aboard the Space Shuttle? Let your kids' imaginations soar beyond the stratosphere with these Supersonic Spaceships, built with parts of... more »
  • Sunburst Muffins

    June 30, 2008

    Real Families, Real FUN: Great Food Sunburst Muffins By By Elizabeth Wells for Real Families, Real Fun Finally, the days are growing longer. Soon our longing for warmer weather and sunny days will be satisfied. But for a bright fix now, stir up a batch of... more »
  • Pizzeria-style Pizza From Your Oven

    June 2, 2008

    Real Families, Real FUN: Great Food Pizzeria-style Pizza From Your Oven By By Telly Scotchmeyer for Real Families, Real Fun Nothing is quite as good as a hot, cheesy pizza pie -- especially when you and your kids make it yourself! Follow our pointers to make... more »
  • Make Critter Cookies

    April 7, 2008

    Real Families, Real FUN: Great Food Make Critter Cookies By By Beth D. Stevens for Real Families, Real Fun Celebrate all that spring has to offer, right down to the tiny crawlers and flyers. An array of ladybug, butterfly, and long wiggly caterpillar cookies can be... more »

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