Recipe: Happy Taco Day!

Hey readers,

Did you know that today is National Taco Day? To celebrate, try out this tasty taco dessert for a sweet spin on a classic dish!

You can find the full recipe here. Remember to always ask an adult for help in the kitchen!

You’ll Need:

• Sliced white bread
• Butter
• Nutella
• Strawberries, bananas, or any other fruit of your choice

What to Do:

1. Using a cookie cutter or a glass, cut a large circle out of a slice of white bread. Then, use a rolling pin to flatten it.
2. Butter both sides of the bread and add it to a pan over medium heat. Toast each side until golden brown.
3. Fold the bread in half to form a taco shell.
4. Spread Nutella on the inside of the taco shell and add sliced fruit.

Enjoy!

– Vanessa, chickadeeblog@owlkids.com

Reader Art of the Week

Hey readers,

Happy Saturday everyone! Take a look at this terrific telescope craft that Chirp reader Jackie shared with us:

If you want to make your own telescope, Jackie shared everything you need below:

• a paper towel roll
• construction paper
• markers
• plastic wrap
• 2 elastic bands

Then, head off to see to test it out. Ahoy, maties!

Thank you so much for sharing this awesome craft idea with us, Jackie! We can’t wait to make our own.

Readers, would you like to see your stuff on the Chirp blog? Send it to chirpblog@owlkids.com.

Have a great weekend!

-Beckie, chirpblog@owlkids.com

Recipe: Coconut Energy Balls

Hey readers,

Did you know that this week is Coconut Week? To celebrate this tasty treat, we’re sharing a recipe for some energy balls that are sure to be a home-run! You can also find the full recipe here.

Remember, always ask an adult for help in the kitchen!

You’ll need:

• 1 banana
• 1/4 cup peanut butter
• 1 + 1/4 cup shredded coconut
• bowl
• fork or potato masher

How to make:

1. Mash the banana and peanut butter together.
2. Add 1 cup of coconut and mix well.
3. Take a spoonful of the mixture and roll it into a ball. Repeat until entire mixture is used.
4. Roll the ball in the leftover coconut until covered.

And then – take a bite and enjoy!

See you guys later,

-Beckie, chickadeeblog@owlkids.com

Colour With Chirp

Hi Readers,

Are you getting ready to go to school or daycare soon? Chirp is getting ready for the first day of school. Click here to colour him in!

Recipe: Happy Watermelon Month!

Hey readers,

Do you know the perfect snack to beat the summer heat? If you said watermelon, you’re right! And it’s a good thing August is Watermelon Month! If you’re looking for a fun and yummy way to celebrate, grab a slice of this watermelon pizza from our Summer 2020 issue:

*Remember to ask an adult for help in the kitchen!

Yummmmmmmy! Make sure to let us know your favourite way to eat watermelon in the comments below.

Talk soon,

-Beckie, chickadeeblog@owlkids.com