Banana French Toast YUM!

Yum, Yum, Yum! I actually got to sit and watch some Food Network channel the other night. I was watching Down Home With the Neelys and they were making banana stuffed French bread. I couldn't find a video for theirs but the recipe is on the Food Network website. I went and bought all the supplies to make it LOL! I love Paula Dean and they had a video for her making banana French Toast. It doesn't look as yummy but still delicious. This recipe is simple enough that even the kiddos can help, and learn measuring, following directions, and some basic cooking skills.

History of St Patrick's Day

Do you know the history of St Patrick's Day? I did not know, or remember the real history of the day. Mostly it is just a day for drinking, right? No not at all, view the video below to see. These are my kids dressed in their best green duds, aren't they cute.
Did you know that the traditional meal, is Bacon, and potatoes, and that it is ok to cheat on your Lent promise for just this one day? I will have to see if my husband will be tempted. I do not like corn beef, and cabbage, so we will not be having that. However, I did find a clover cookie cutter, and I am going to make clover muffins for dinner. I hope everyone has a superb St Patrick's Day.

Granola Banana Sticks, Snacks Your Kids Can Make

Part of our homeschooling activities, this year, will be learning simple cooking. Following recipes, and instructions, is a fundamental part of learning. Here is a simple, and healthy recipe your children can make.

1/4 cup peanut butter
2 tbsp plus 1 1/2 tsp honey
4 1/2 tsps brown sugar
2 tsp milk
3 medium firm bananas
6 popsicle sticks
2 crunchy oat and honey granola bars, crushed

In a small saucepan, combine the peanut butter, honey, brown sugar and milk. Cook until heated through, stirring occasionally.

Peel bananas and cut in half widthwise, insert a popsicle stick into one end of each banana half. Spoon peanute butter mixture over bananas to coat completely. Sprinkle with granola. Serve immediately or place on waxed paper lined baking sheet and freeze.

Obviously using the stove, for young cooks has to be used with discretion and monitoring. I think these would be great for snack day, for kids who go to public school, as well as homeschool groups. Enjoy