Recipe: Perfect Parfait!

Hey readers,

November 24 is Parfait (say: PAR-fay) Day! A parfait is a sweet dessert with layered ingredients. What those ingredients are, is totally up to you! Check out this breakfast parfait recipe from the September 2020 issue of Chickadee.

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

Enjoy!

-Mariam, chickadeeblog@owlkids.com

Chirp Science Corner: Frosty Fun!

Hey readers,

If you’ve wondered how frost forms, check out the Chirp Science Corner video below!

Watch editor Jackie make frost at home with ice and some table salt.

Have fun!

-Mariam, chirpblog@owlkids.com 

Easy Craft: Erupting Moon Rocks

Hey readers,

Blast into space and land among the moon rocks with this fun craft!

You can also find the craft here.

You’ll need:

• Moon Dough
• Water
• Squeezy Bottles
• Vinegar
• Large dish

What to do:

1. Add water to the squeezy bottle.
2. Slowly add water to the moon dough to form a ball. Make sure to add the water slowly as to not dissolve the dough.
3. Leave the moon rocks out in the dish overnight until they are dry. They should be firm to the touch.
4. Add vinegar to the squeezy bottles and spray the vinegar over the moon rocks to see them erupt!

Enjoy!

-Mariam, chickadeeblog@owlkids.com

Recipe: Fruit Rockets!

Hey readers,

Our November issue is filled with fun facts about space! We’re trying out this rad rocket treat, check it out!

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

You can also find this recipe here.

You’ll need:

• 15 strawberries
• 1 cantaloupe
• 30 regular sized marshmallows
• wooden skewers
• small circle cutter

What to do:

1. Cut the cantaloupe in half and scoop out the seeds.
2. Slice the cantaloupe into half slices, and then into trapezoid shaped pieces.
3. Cut the crust off of each piece and use the circle cutter to round out the smaller end of each trapezoid piece.
4. Cut the strawberries into three slices.
5. Layer the fruit onto the skewers: cantaloupe first, then strawberry, then a marshmallow until the strawberry tip is the last piece on the skewer.

Enjoy!

-Mariam, chickadeeblog@owlkids.com

Recipe: Banana Pudding Cups!

Hey readers,

To celebrate Banana Pudding Lovers Month, here’s a yummy recipe! Check it out!

You can also find the recipe here. Always ask an adult for help in the kitchen!

You’ll need:

• 2 bananas
• 1 box of banana pudding mix
• 2 cups milk
• Nilla wafers (or any choice of wafer cookie)
• Whipped cream
• OPTIONAL: Chocolate chips or any other candy topping.

How to make:

1. Make your banana pudding according to the package instructions.
2. Add milk to the pudding and whisk together until thick.
3. Place 1/2 cup of pudding in a dish.
4. Top with sliced bananas, Nilla wafers, and whipped cream (and your choice of candy toppings)!

Enjoy!

-Mariam, chirpblog@owlkids.com