This recipe is from our friend Janie in Lexington, Kentucky. Janie is the creator of Berry Dip-and-Roll. The recipe is in our new Spatulatta cookbook.
Ingredients:
5 large strawberries
4 graham crackers - crushed
1 jar of marshmallow fluff
1 cup of chocolate chips
Melt the chocolate chips in the microwave for about 30 seconds. Check them often because they can go from melted to burned in an eyeblink.
Take a strawberry and cut out the stem. Dip in chocolate and let it harden.
Then cover it in marshmallow fluff.
Next roll it in graham cracker crumbs until completely covered.
Enjoy!
Friday, August 3, 2007
Thursday, July 26, 2007
Grandma Claire's Almond Dip
Thanks to Ang for this cool recipe. Just what we need for the hot days ahead!
1 box off INSTANT vanilla pudding mix
1/2 tbsp of almond extract
1 regular size tub of Cool Whip
fresh berries
1. prepare the instant pudding
2. stir in the whip cream into the pudding
3. add the almond extract (you can adjust the amount to your liking)
4. Dip the berries into your dip and enjoy!
1 box off INSTANT vanilla pudding mix
1/2 tbsp of almond extract
1 regular size tub of Cool Whip
fresh berries
1. prepare the instant pudding
2. stir in the whip cream into the pudding
3. add the almond extract (you can adjust the amount to your liking)
4. Dip the berries into your dip and enjoy!
Friday, July 20, 2007
Raspberry and Strawberry Smoothie
Here's a great summer cooler from Hayden!
You'll need:
About 10 pieces of ice
A handful of raspberries
4-6 strawberries
A Yoplait strawberry yogurt
About 2 cups of orange juice
A spoonful of sugar
A blender
1) Put the ice in the blender
2) Put the raspberries and strawberries in the blender on top of the ice
3) Put the yogurt on the fruit
4) Put about 2 cups of orange juice in
5) Blend
6) If the smoothie isn't thick enough then add about 4 more ice cubes. If the
smoothie won't blend, try adding more orange juice and shaking the blender. (Make
sure you have the top on securely!!!!) Add a spoonful of sugar (and no more, or the
smoothie is WAY too sweet!)
7) Blend
This will serve probably 3 people. If you double it, make it twice or the blender
might overflow!
I learned this recipe from my older sister and I added some stuff.
You'll need:
About 10 pieces of ice
A handful of raspberries
4-6 strawberries
A Yoplait strawberry yogurt
About 2 cups of orange juice
A spoonful of sugar
A blender
1) Put the ice in the blender
2) Put the raspberries and strawberries in the blender on top of the ice
3) Put the yogurt on the fruit
4) Put about 2 cups of orange juice in
5) Blend
6) If the smoothie isn't thick enough then add about 4 more ice cubes. If the
smoothie won't blend, try adding more orange juice and shaking the blender. (Make
sure you have the top on securely!!!!) Add a spoonful of sugar (and no more, or the
smoothie is WAY too sweet!)
7) Blend
This will serve probably 3 people. If you double it, make it twice or the blender
might overflow!
I learned this recipe from my older sister and I added some stuff.
-Hayden
Friday, June 29, 2007
Fourth of July Fruit Salad
Mary Kate sent us this yummy recipe. Check the red, white and blue theme.
1 cup watermelon (chopped into bite sized pieces)
1/2 cup blueberries
1/2 cup raspberries
2 tsp orange juice
2 tsp pomegranate-blueberry juice
1 tbsp cool whip
Mix everything together put cool whip on top!!
ENJOY
1 cup watermelon (chopped into bite sized pieces)
1/2 cup blueberries
1/2 cup raspberries
2 tsp orange juice
2 tsp pomegranate-blueberry juice
1 tbsp cool whip
Mix everything together put cool whip on top!!
ENJOY
Monday, June 18, 2007
Kobbys cool K-treats > Sunshine smoothie
Aloha! Were back with a new great recipe!
http://kobbyscook4kidz-com.hobbies.homepagenow.com/homepage.shtml
This is a recipe that we made up.
5 strawberrys, rinsed and top cut off
3 small slices of mango
1 apple, core and seeds cut out
1/2 rhubarb, optinal
1 orange, peeled
1/3 cup lemonade
2 cups ice
You will need an adults help with this one.
Put all fruit and lemonade in a blender, blend untill smooth. Then add ice slowly. If it is not that thick, add more ice. If to thick, add more lemonade.
Don't forget to visit us! We have lots more recipes! :)
See you all soon,
Katie and Bailey @ Kobbys.
http://kobbyscook4kidz-com.hobbies.homepagenow.com/homepage.shtml
This is a recipe that we made up.
5 strawberrys, rinsed and top cut off
3 small slices of mango
1 apple, core and seeds cut out
1/2 rhubarb, optinal
1 orange, peeled
1/3 cup lemonade
2 cups ice
You will need an adults help with this one.
Put all fruit and lemonade in a blender, blend untill smooth. Then add ice slowly. If it is not that thick, add more ice. If to thick, add more lemonade.
Don't forget to visit us! We have lots more recipes! :)
See you all soon,
Katie and Bailey @ Kobbys.
Wednesday, June 13, 2007
The Winner of the Mother's Day Contest
The winner of the Barilla "Why My Mom's the Best" Essay Contest is
12-year old Krupa from Illinois.
Here is the winning essay:
My Mom is everything. She's
A doctor. She'll help when I'm sick.
A teacher. When homework's tough, she's there.
A cook. Her food is amazing!
A fashion designer. She makes ugly clothes stunning.
A friend. I can talk to her about anything.
A sister. We're very close.
My mom.
Honorable Mention goes to the following essays:
Today my mom cooked me spaghetti. It wasn't the best but I still said, "Thanks." The next day mom went to the mall with me. She picked out some shoes for me. They didn't look so well, but I still said, "Thanks." Mom deserves a "Thank You" for everything.
Honeyah, 9
Da Best Mom Ever
My Mom is the best because she is always there for me. When I have trouble with a friend she helps me with the problem. My mom is the best because she is more then a mom to me she is a friend. And we will always stay that way.
Annabelle, 9 1/2
MOM SHOULD BE ON A COOKING SHOW BECAUSE SHE COOKS SO WELL. HER FACE IS AS BRIGHT AS THE SUN. SHE IS SMART AND A TEACHER. MOM IS CUTE LIKE A PUPPY! I LOVE WHEN SHE PLAYS BALL WITH ME, BUT SHE CAN'T CATCH A BASEBALL. MOM TRIES HER BEST.
Brandon, 8
As a newborn, I had major surgery and diagnosed with cystic fibrosis like my sister. My Mom has been there for us through thick and thin. Kind of like pasta. She stands straight caring for us, curves a bit when tired and lays flat when exhausted! My Mom's the best!
Jeff, 14
I could smell the tasty angel hair with tomato sauce my mom cooks while I'm upstairs reading a book. The smell of delicious food spreads all over the house. That's because my mom is the most wonderful cook. Everything she cooks makes everybody beg for the food like dogs.
Kevin, 9
The Best Mom
My mom is the best mom ever. She is so much fun. We go places and we go on runs and bike rides together. She is athletic, honest and understanding. She helps me grow by making me go to swim team and making healthy foods to eat.
Sumter, 9
My mother is very special. She helps me with everything. When I am sick my mom takes care of me. When I am sad she makes me feel better. When I am happy she takes part in my happiness. When I make mistakes, she corrects me. I love my mother.
Rithvik, 6
Where would I be without that one special person that directs all the traffics of life? The person that no matter how much trouble I get into, will always love me. This person is my mother. Good times or bad, my mom is always there for me, this makes her the best.
Matheu
She gives me hugs. She kisses me. She loves me and she loves it when I listen. She makes me nice lunch.
John, 5
The contest was judged by:
Judy Monroe, a teacher with 35 years experience in inner-city schools,
Lisa Reitman, another teacher with 18 years experience in the suburban schools teaching math and reading,
Chris King, the editor of the Chicago Tribune's on-line edition,
Emily Goodwin, a mother-of-five,
Kim Moldofsky, author of "Scrambled Cake" blog that appears in from Chicago Parent magazine,
Min King, who has made a guest appearance on Spatulatta,
Liv and Belle Gerasole.
The judges were very impressed with the spelling and puncuation of the authors! The essays are reproduced as written.
12-year old Krupa from Illinois.
Here is the winning essay:
My Mom is everything. She's
A doctor. She'll help when I'm sick.
A teacher. When homework's tough, she's there.
A cook. Her food is amazing!
A fashion designer. She makes ugly clothes stunning.
A friend. I can talk to her about anything.
A sister. We're very close.
My mom.
Honorable Mention goes to the following essays:
Today my mom cooked me spaghetti. It wasn't the best but I still said, "Thanks." The next day mom went to the mall with me. She picked out some shoes for me. They didn't look so well, but I still said, "Thanks." Mom deserves a "Thank You" for everything.
Honeyah, 9
Da Best Mom Ever
My Mom is the best because she is always there for me. When I have trouble with a friend she helps me with the problem. My mom is the best because she is more then a mom to me she is a friend. And we will always stay that way.
Annabelle, 9 1/2
MOM SHOULD BE ON A COOKING SHOW BECAUSE SHE COOKS SO WELL. HER FACE IS AS BRIGHT AS THE SUN. SHE IS SMART AND A TEACHER. MOM IS CUTE LIKE A PUPPY! I LOVE WHEN SHE PLAYS BALL WITH ME, BUT SHE CAN'T CATCH A BASEBALL. MOM TRIES HER BEST.
Brandon, 8
As a newborn, I had major surgery and diagnosed with cystic fibrosis like my sister. My Mom has been there for us through thick and thin. Kind of like pasta. She stands straight caring for us, curves a bit when tired and lays flat when exhausted! My Mom's the best!
Jeff, 14
I could smell the tasty angel hair with tomato sauce my mom cooks while I'm upstairs reading a book. The smell of delicious food spreads all over the house. That's because my mom is the most wonderful cook. Everything she cooks makes everybody beg for the food like dogs.
Kevin, 9
The Best Mom
My mom is the best mom ever. She is so much fun. We go places and we go on runs and bike rides together. She is athletic, honest and understanding. She helps me grow by making me go to swim team and making healthy foods to eat.
Sumter, 9
My mother is very special. She helps me with everything. When I am sick my mom takes care of me. When I am sad she makes me feel better. When I am happy she takes part in my happiness. When I make mistakes, she corrects me. I love my mother.
Rithvik, 6
Where would I be without that one special person that directs all the traffics of life? The person that no matter how much trouble I get into, will always love me. This person is my mother. Good times or bad, my mom is always there for me, this makes her the best.
Matheu
She gives me hugs. She kisses me. She loves me and she loves it when I listen. She makes me nice lunch.
John, 5
The contest was judged by:
Judy Monroe, a teacher with 35 years experience in inner-city schools,
Lisa Reitman, another teacher with 18 years experience in the suburban schools teaching math and reading,
Chris King, the editor of the Chicago Tribune's on-line edition,
Emily Goodwin, a mother-of-five,
Kim Moldofsky, author of "Scrambled Cake" blog that appears in from Chicago Parent magazine,
Min King, who has made a guest appearance on Spatulatta,
Liv and Belle Gerasole.
The judges were very impressed with the spelling and puncuation of the authors! The essays are reproduced as written.
Monday, June 4, 2007
The James Beard Awards
So we didn't win but we had a great time anyway! Here we are Team Spatulatta: Belle, Gaylon, Heidi and Liv, all decked out in our best black and white.
The Media Award ceremony was held at the Hudson Theater at Millennium Broadway Hotel in New York. The reception started in the lobby of the theater with waiters weaving through the crowd carrying trays of cocktails and hors d'oeuvres. Check this menu: Sesame and Coral-Crusted Shrimp, New Zealand Mussels in Sweet Thai Chile Sauce, Barbecued Oysters with Savory Corn Cakes and Szechaun Pepper-Seared Yellowfin Tuna with Shiitake-Peanut Salad were just a few of the offerings.
Besides the four of us, there was Liv and Belle's dad, Vince Gerasole, who was also nominated for a Media Award in the category of Television Food Segment, National or Local for his work on CBS - Channel 2 Chicago. Their grandpa "Pie" and grandma Patty left Girasole Restaurant in good hands and flew in from Pittsburgh to share the excitement. Thank you Uncle Vito, Uncle Gino, and Aunt Jennifer for taking up the slack.
We went into the theater. Instead of rows of seats there were tables set with tons of glasses for various courses of wine. Then we found out that the wine had been stolen! The hotel was kind enough make up the loss.
Miss Gaylon was joined at her table by her hubbie, Roger Brown, and her co-producer and host of the documentary "Living on the Wedge: Wisconsin's Artisan Cheesemakers," Mari Coyne and Mari's husband, Ed Blucher. Suzy and Hawk Pingree, long-time supporters of "Wedge" were also there to see if the doc would take an award for Best Food Special.
The food was fabulous of course. Cooked up by some amazing chefs.
Sara Moulton, chef of the Gourmet Executive Dining Room served up Baby Arugula Salad with Aged Gouda, Savory Praline and Whole Grain Mustard Dressing.
Tom Douglas of the Dahlia Lounge offered Wild Seattle Salmon Fillet with Rice Cakes, Cucumber Pickles and Shiitake Chips.
Lidia Matticchio Bastianich with Fortunato Nicotra of Felidia presented Braised Flat Iron Wagyu Beef with Spring Vegetable Ravioli.
And dessert was Mocha Panna Cotta with Fleur de Sel Caramel by our pal, Gale Gand of Tru and Expresso-Halvah Sundae with Raspberry Suzette Sauce by Wayne Harley Brachman of Porter House New York.
You can't imagine the tension as they read the names of the winners. Three possible awards! We held hands and looked expectantly at the stage.
Well...
We may have come home empty-handed but our tummies were filled to bursting!
We heartily applauded all the winners. Some people work hard all their lives and never get a Beard Award. Seeing the winners beaming faces as they trotted down the aisle to get their awards, it finally hit home. What a thrill it was just to be nominated! So we're extra, extra proud of those medals from 2006.
To Be Continued
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