Recipe: Snowflake Treat!

Hey readers,

Check out this cool snowflake pretzel pop recipe!

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

You’ll need:

• 32 mini pretzels
• 8 ROLO candies (or Reese’s pieces bites – any candy of your choice)
• 1 cup white chocolate (melted)
• White and silver sprinkles (optional)
• Lollipop sticks

How to make:

1. Preheat the oven to 121 C. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Place 4 pretzels onto the paper and then place a ROLO (or your choice of candy) in the center of the pretzels.
3. Bake for 5 minutes or until the chocolate has started to spread. Remove from oven and wait until cool.
4. Melt the white chocolate in the microwave for 1 minute. Stir and then microwave an additional 30 seconds, or until melted.
5.  Place the snowflake pretzel onto a fork and dip into the white chocolate until coated evenly.
6. Place the lollipop stick on the pretzel and add the sprinkles to both sides.
7. Wait until they are dry and serve.

Enjoy!

-Mariam, chickadeeblog@owlkids.com

Happy Root Beer Float Day!

Hi readers,

Today is Root Beer Float Day! To celebrate this yummy, bubbly treat, we’re telling you how to make your very own.

You’ll need:

• A scoop of vanilla ice cream
• Root beer
• A tall glass
• A spoon and straw

What to do:

• Put a scoop of ice cream into the bottom of a glass.
• Pour root beer over the ice cream to fill the cup.
• Use your spoon and straw to eat and enjoy!

Do you like root beer floats? Let us know in the comments below!

Until next time,

Taylor, chirpblog@owlkids.com

Happy Mac and Cheese Day!

Hi readers,

What a deliciously cheesy day it is! It’s Mac and Cheese day! And what better way to celebrate than making an easy, cheesy recipe.

*Be sure to ask an adult for help when cooking in the kitchen.

You’ll need:

• 1 box of elbow macaroni
• 1/4 cup of butter
• 1/4 cup of all-purpose flour
• 2 cups of milk
• 2 cups of shredded cheddar cheese
• 1/2 tsp of salt

What to do:

1. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook elbow macaroni in the boiling water, stirring until cooked through but still firm. Drain.
2. Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir in flour and salt until smooth.
3. Slowly pour in milk while constantly stirring. Mix until the sauce is smooth and bubbling.
4. Add cheddar cheese and stir until melted.
5. Mix macaroni into the cheese sauce until coated.
6. Enjoy!

So much cheesy goodness! If you try this recipe, let us know in the comments what you thought!

Bye for now,

-Elora, chirpblog@owlkids.com

Happy World Chocolate Day!

Hey readers,

Today is World Chocolate Day! To celebrate this special day for all chocolate lovers, why not make a delicious treat? Below is a tasty Chocolate Oreo Fudge recipe for you to make. Yum!

*Remember to ask an adult for help when cooking in the kitchen.

You’ll need:

• 395 g sweetened condensed milk
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 125 g unsalted butter
• 2 tbsp. glucose syrup
• 180 g dark chocolate
• 1/2 packet Oreo biscuits

How to Make:

1. Grease and line with baking paper a 20 cm (7.9 in.) square cake tin.
2. In a large non-stick saucepan, add the condensed milk, butter, brown sugar, and glucose syrup. Stir non-stop over low heat for approximately 10-12 minutes (or until the fudge thickens and comes away from the sides of the saucepan).
3. Crush 1/2 packet of Oreo biscuits and stir into the mixture.
4. Remove saucepan from heat and add the dark chocolate. Stir quickly until all the chocolate melts. Pour mixture into the prepared pan and set aside. Once cooled, refrigerate for several hours.
5. Remove from fridge and bring fudge to room temperature. Slice into squares and enjoy!

Now you’re all set to enjoy this day in a delicious way! Let us know in the comments below if you liked this recipe or what your favourite chocolate treat is!

Bye for now,

-Elora, chickadeeblog@owlkids.com

It’s Blueberry Month!

Hi readers,

The month of July is National Blueberry Month! To celebrate these yummy little berries, here is an easy smoothie recipe you can make at home.

Remember to always get an adult’s help when using the blender!

You’ll need:

• 1 cup of frozen blueberries
• Half a cup of vanilla yogurt
• Half a cup of milk
• A blender

What to do:

• Add all the ingredients together into the blender.
• Blend everything until smooth.
• Pour into cups and enjoy!

And there you have it! A healthy and yummy blueberry smoothie recipe you can share with your family.

Happy Blueberry Month!

-Taylor, chirpblog@owlkids.com