Today is Australia Day! In the November 2010 issue, we took chickaDEE readers on a journey to Australia. The issue was packed with cool Aussie facts, animals, stories, puzzles and games. We even showed you a recipe for Fairy Bread, a very special treat that Aussie children eat on their birthdays! Here’s the recipe again:
1. Take a slice of fresh white bread.
2. Spread a layer of butter or margarine on top.
3. Add colourful sprinkles.
4. Cut into triangles and share with a friend!
For a healthier version, you can replace the white bread with whole wheat bread and the sprinkles with dried fruit!
I’ve been playing this online game called Ice Slide and I want you to try it, too! Click on the image below to play the game.
I got my best score (237 m) when I used the penguin. Which character did you like the best? What was your highest score? Remember to ask your parents permission to play first.
Leave your score below in the comment section and have a great weekend, everyone!
Here’s a fun trick you can try on your friends and family this weekend.
You’ll need:
6 pennies
What to do:
1. Lay down six pennies. Ask your friend or family member to set them up in two rows of four pennies each.
2. If they get stuck, you can help them! Just put one penny on top of another, then place a penny on all four sides of the stacked pennies like I did below!
See? Two rows of four pennies!
Did you try this trick on anyone? Leave a comment below!
Looking for a cool winter treat? Try this yummy recipe for frozen hot chocolate!
You’ll need:
250 mL (1 cup) milk
30 mL (2 tbsp) hot chocolate mix
250 mL (1 cup) ice cubes
chocolate sprinkles or candy cane pieces
blender
Put all the ingredients in the blender and blend until smooth.
Pour into a chilled glass, decorate with chocolate sprinkles or candy cane pieces.
Dig in!
Send us a photo of you sipping on your winter recipe! We’ll try to post some photos on the Chirp Family Fun page. Send your photo along with your name and age to: chirp@owlkids.com
This month’s Chirp is all about neighbours. Do you have any neighbours that are your friends? Then why not bake a friendship cake and share it with them? Here’s a yummy Friendship Cake recipe. It takes a long time to make, but it’s worth it!
Part 1: The Starter
1 (29 oz.) can peaches with juice
1/2 package dry yeast
375 ML (1 1/2 cups) sugar
Combine peaches, juice, sugar and yeast in a glass gallon jar. Loosely cover with waxed paper. Stir daily for 10 days. On the 11th day, add 1 (29 oz.) can pineapple and juice, and 625 ML (2 1/2 cups) sugar. Stir this new mixture daily for 10 more days. On the 11th day, add 1 jar maraschino cherries and juice, and 2 1/2 cups sugar. Stir daily for 10 days. On the 11th day, strain mixture. Press any remaining fruit, then discard. You will use 375 ML (1 1/2 cups) of this liquid to begin your Friendship Cake. Give the remaining starter to a friend and tell them to make a cake too, that you both can share!
Part 2: The Mixture
375 ML (1 1/2 cups) starter liquid
625 ML (2 1/2 cups) sugar
1 (29 oz.) can sliced peaches with juice
Combine starter, sugar, peaches and juice in a glass gallon jar. Stir well. Cover loosely and stir daily for 10 days. On the 11th day, add 1 (20 oz.) can pineapple chunks with juice and 2 1/2 cups sugar. Stir daily for 10 days. On the 11th day, add 1 (10 oz.) jar maraschino cherries, drained, 1 (29 oz.) can fruit cocktail with juice, and 2 1/2 cups sugar. Stir daily for 10 more days. On the 11th day, measure 375 ML (1 1/2 cups) starter for yourself. Give 375 ML (1 1/2 cups) of starter to two friends and tell them to make the cake, too.
Part 3: The Cake
1 yellow cake mix (without pudding in the mix)
1 box INSTANT vanilla or pineapple pudding
4 eggs
150ML (2/3 cup) oil
250 ML (1 cup) pecans
375 ML (1 1/2 cup) fruit mix (starter plus fermented fruit mixture)
Preheat oven to 350 F . Using an electric mixer combine cake mix, pudding, eggs and oil. Beat according to package directions. Gently fold in pecans and fruit mix. Bake in greased Bundt or angel food cake pan 45 to 55 minutes. Share with friends in your neighbourhood!
If you are allergic to any of these ingredients or would like to try a healthier version, there are lots of other Friendship Cake recipes online.
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