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Potato Mice -fun recipe for kids

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Ok, what kid atleast wouldn't like to create this delicious fun meal. My kids love all things potato - baked,fries, this should be fun. Potato Mice These baked-potato mice are almost too gorgeous to eat! Makes 4 potato mice. You Will Need: 4 medium baking potatoes 1 tbsp oil 2 tbsp butter Half cup milk Half cup grated cheddar cheese For Decorations: Cherry tomatoes Chives Radishes Raisins Green onions 1. Wash the potatoes and pat them dry. Prick the skins with a fork and put the potatoes on a baking sheet. Brush them all over with oil. Bake the potatoes until they are soft. Medium sized potatoes take about one hour in an oven preheated to 400°F. 2. Cool enough to handle? Then cut off the tops and carefully scoop out the soft potato centers with a spoon. You can throw away the tops (or eat them). 3. Mash the soft centers with the butter, milk, three quarters of the cheese , salt and pepper. Then put the mixture back into the potato s...

Parenting, who really listens

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One thing you learn fast when you have children is that - no one really listens to you.

Banana Bites - fun chocolate recipe

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Now this is a fun recipe that I can enjoy. This should be fun for the kids - who doesn't like bananas and with the added sweets - this treat should be a family hit. I hope you enjoy this little fun recipe. Can you make a family night more fun and delicious than this... yum! I love Bananas! Banana Bites This light dessert is fun for children to make. It works best with slightly under ripe bananas. You Will Need: 1-2 bananas 4 oz chocolate – milk or plain Dried coconut Chocolate sprinkles Colored sprinkles Makes 6 Banana Bites 1. Peel the banana and trim off the ends. Chop the flesh into 6 bite sized pieces. 2. Break the chocolate into a heat proof bowl. Put the bowl over a pan of hot water, making sure the bottom of the bowl doesn't touch the water and melt the chocolate, stirring occasionally. Leave to cool slightly. 3. Push a straw through the banana, and then drizzle melted chocolate over each piece. (Don't worry if it's not perfect, it will still taste delicious!)...