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

Make Chocolate-Dipped Breadsticks!

Hi readers,

Looking for a tasty afternoon snack to share with your friends and family? Try this tasty chocolate-dipped breadsticks recipe!

You’ll need:

• melting chocolate
• breadsticks
• sugar
• sprinkles
• baking sheet lined with parchment paper

What to do:

1. Microwave the chocolate until it is completely melted.
2. Cover a baking sheet with parchment paper.
3. Dip half of each breadstick into the melted chocolate, and then lay it on the lined baking sheet.
4. Sprinkle sugar and sprinkles on top of the dipped breadsticks.
5. Let it cool for a while, and enjoy!

What’s your favorite snack? Let us know in the comments!

Until next time!

-Trisha, chirpblog@owlkids.com

Make Tasty Rice Krispie Pops!

Hi readers,

Looking for an easy after-school snack? Try making these delicious Rice Krispie Pops!

You’ll need:

• Rice Krispies cereal
• 3 tbsp. Butter
• Marshmallows
• Melting chocolate
• Sprinkles
• Popsicle sticks

What to do:

1. Microwave the marshmallow and butter in a large microwave-safe bowl until the marshmallows expand.
2. Stir as much cereal as needed into the marshmallow mixture.
3. Spread on a cookie sheet lined with wax paper.
4. Once cool, cut into squares.
5. Heat chocolate in the microwave until melted and easy to stir.
6. Dip one end of the rice squares into the chocolate, and coat with sprinkles.
7. Place a popsicle stick in the other end of the rice square.

Voila! Rice Krispie Pops.

Do you know any tasty recipes you’d like to share? Share them with us in the comments!

Bye for now,

-Trisha, chickadeeblog@owlkids.com