The Chinese New Year is a festival quiet with the hope of good fortune, yet booming with the spectacle of exploding firecrackers and dancing dragons. It is marked not only by number but also by animal. According to Chinese legend, Buddha invited all the creatures in his kingdom to appear before him. The 12 animals […]
 Cheese Pizza Day is a day to chow down with one of America’s favorite meals. Pizza is a favorite of young and old. Originating from Italian cuisine, it’s a staple in the American diet. For many American families “Pizza night” is a Friday or Saturday routine. It’s also popular at parties. You can have […]
 National Creamsicle Day celebrates a tasty summer cooler. The heat and humidity of August beckons you to discover, and to enjoy, a summer cooler. A creamsicle is an excellent choice. This is one of several chilly ice cream and frozen snack days to enjoy on a hot, sticky August day. Just make sure to […]
 6-1/4 cups boiling water, divided 2 pkg. (4-serving size each) JELL-O Gelatin, any red flavor, 2 pkg. (4-serving size each) JELL-O Orange Flavor Gelatin 2 pkg. (4-serving size each) JELL-O Lemon Flavor Gelatin 2 pkg. (4-serving size each) JELL-O Lime Flavor Gelatin 2 pkg. (4-serving size each) JELL-O Berry Blue Flavor Gelatin 1-1/2 cups […]
Shape-ly Sculptures  Learn about numbers and letters with these tasty bread sculptures.  • 1 cup water • 1 tsp sugar • 1 Tbsp quick-acting yeast • 1 tsp salt • 2 cups flour • 1 Tbsp oil • measuring cup • wooden spoon • bowl • plastic knives and forks • wooden board • baking sheet • cookie cutters (optional) Preheat the oven to 400ºF.  With […]
1 cup potato sticks 1 cup pretzel stick 1 cup semisweet chocolate chunk (or regular Hershey bars, broken into marked rectangular pieces) Â Mix together and serve.
