A place to share great crafty ideas and recipes. http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/Rachel1997/ en-us Homeschool Blogger Sun, 16 Apr 2006 14:40:00 -0500 Sun, 16 Apr 2006 14:40:00 -0500 Let your mother do this with you.  The're really good!!!!!!EASTER STORY COOKIESTo be made the evening before EasterYou need:1 cup whole pecans1 tsp. Vinegar3 egg whitesPinch salt1 cup sugarZipper baggieWooden spoonTapeBiblePreheat oven to 300 degrees (this is important-don't wait until you're halfdone with the recipe)! Place pecans in zipper baggie and let children beat them with the woodenspoon to break into small pieces.Explain that after Jesus was arrested, He was beaten by the Roman soldiers.Read John 19:1-3.Let each child smell the vinegar.  Put 1 tsp. Vinegar into mixing bowl.Explain that when Jesus was thirsty on the cross, He was given vinegar to drink.Read John 19:28-30.Add egg whites to vinegar. Eggs represent life.Explain that Jesus gave His life to give us life.Read John 10:10-11.Sprinkle a little salt into each child's hand. Let them taste it and brush the rest into the bowl.Explain that this represents the salty tears shed by Jesus' followers, andthe bitterness of our own sin.Read Luke 23:27.Add 1 cup sugar.  Explain that the sweetest part of the story is that Jesus died because Heloves us. He wants us to know and belong to Him.Read Ps. 34:8 and John 3:16.Beat with a mixer on high speed for 12 to 15 minutes until stiff peaks are formed.Explain that the color white represents --in God's eyes -- the purity ofthose whose sins have been cleansed by Jesus.Read Isa. 1:18 and John 3:1-3.Fold in broken nuts. Drop by teaspoons onto wax paper-covered cookie sheet.Explain that each mound represents the rocky tomb where Jesus' body was laid.Read Matt. 27:57-60.Put the cookie sheet in the oven, close the door and turn the oven OFF.Give each child a piece of tape and seal the oven door.Explain that Jesus' tomb was sealed.Read Matt. 27:65-66.GO TO BED!Explain that they may feel sad to leave the cookies in the oven overnight.Jesus' followers were in despair when the tomb was sealed.Read John 16:20 and 22.On Easter morning, open the oven and give everyone a cookie.Notice the cracked surface and take a Bite.The cookies are hollow!On the first Easter, Jesus' followers were amazed to find the tomb open and empty.Read Matt. 28:1-9Thats all!!!!!!!! http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/Rachel1997/118980/ Sun, 16 Apr 2006 14:40:00 -0500 http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/Rachel1997/118980/ My friend Lilly came up with a really good craft idea.                         To make it you will need: 1. Black piece of paper 2. Tooth brush ( but you can't use it again ) 3. Eraser 4. Chalk 5. Paint brush                                                         What everthing does: Tooth brush is used for mixing colors.  You color the chalk on the black piece of paper.  Eraser you erase things with.  Chalk you color with.  Paint brush gets the dust off.                          Instrutions: Make shure that you have a white piece of chalk.  Outline things with chalk.  Draw you picture.  Some of the chalk might look white.( but after you brush the tooth brush around it looks cool )  Have fun!!!!!!!!! http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/Rachel1997/94136/ Sat, 4 Mar 2006 06:54:00 -0600 http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/Rachel1997/94136/ I thought this was a really cool craft.  So now i am puting it on my blog.  Here it is! You will need: one peice of string a bagel peanut butter bird seed Now here are the things you need to do: Spread the peanut butter on both sides of the bagel.  Then spread bird seed where you put the peanut butter. Have fun!!!!!!!!!! http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/Rachel1997/84747/ Wed, 15 Feb 2006 13:30:00 -0600 http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/Rachel1997/84747/ Sorry that i have not done a lot of posts in awile. ---Rachel http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/Rachel1997/80255/ Tue, 7 Feb 2006 15:11:00 -0600 http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/Rachel1997/80255/                                          Turkish delight                                                                                    I found this on a website    Here is the recipe:   3 c sugar 1/2 c cornstarch 1 1/2 c water 1/2 ts cream of tartar 2 tb rosewater OR one of the following to taste: 1/2 ts rose food flavoring 1/4 c fruit juice 1/2 tb vanilla extract 1 tb orange extract Food coloring (optional) 1/2 c chopped toasted pistachios or almonds (optional) confectioner's sugar, granulated sugar, or dried coconut for dusting Combine sugar, 1 c water, cream of tartar, and flavoring(s) in a small saucepan and bring to a boil. In a separate bowl, combine cornstarch with remaining water, mix completely, and slowly stir sugar into the mixture. Boil over medium-low heat for 20-30 minutes, until the mixture reaches "Firm-ball stage," or 245ºF (120ºC) on a candy thermometer. Apply non-stick cooking spray to a form (ice cube trays will do nicely), shallow pie pan, or jelly-roll pan. Pour the hot mixture into the pan or form and allow to set. When cool, release from form or cut into cubes as applicable and roll each piece in powdered sugar, granulated sugar, or coconut. Store at room temperature in airtight container. Note: with the exception of the sugar, cornstarch, water, cream of tartar, and cooking technique, this recipe may be greatly altered according to taste and/or occasion. http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/Rachel1997/71022/ Fri, 20 Jan 2006 16:16:00 -0600 http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/Rachel1997/71022/ This is a castle we made yesterday.  All you need is to print out the parts and use some tape to piece them together.  The website you can find this at is: http://www.yourchildlearns.com/castle.htm Have your parent type this  link for you.. We'll take some pictures of our castle and post them.  Have fun!! http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/Rachel1997/70297/ Thu, 19 Jan 2006 08:54:00 -0600 http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/Rachel1997/70297/                                     Cinnamon scones            Serves:8-12. Cooking time:15 mins.  Pre-heat oven to:425 degrees. 2 cups flour                                                     1/3 cup sugar                                                      1 tablespoon baking powder                1 teaspoon cinnamon                            6 tablespoons cold butter, cut up 1/2 cup cream or half & half 1 egg 1 bag Hershey's cinnamon chips Sift together 1st four ingredients.  Cut in butter with a pastry blender or two knives, blending until mixture resembles course crumbs.  Stir in chips.  Mix together half & half and egg, and stir into dry ingeredients, pressing dough against the sides of bowl until all ingredients are mixed through.  Place dough on floured surface and form into a 8 inch circle.  Cut into 8 or 12 wedges and place on baking sheet about 1 inch apart.  We use a silpat mat.  Bake 12-15 minutes until gloden brown. Drizzle with icing: 1 cup powdered sugar 1 teas. cinnamon enough milk to make it drizzly (add a little at a time) I hope you try these scones!  Enjoy http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/Rachel1997/69559/ Tue, 17 Jan 2006 17:58:00 -0600 http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/Rachel1997/69559/ I really need more friends and comments! ~*Rachel*~ http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/Rachel1997/68167/ Sat, 14 Jan 2006 17:46:00 -0600 http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/Rachel1997/68167/                                          Rasberry cobbler This is a recipe that we made last night using frozen rasberries we picked last summer.  You can use any kind of frozen fruit you like.     It was the best! Ingredients: 1/2 cup butter (melted) 2 cups berries mixed with 1 cup sugar and 1 and 1/2 Tbsp. cornstarch batter -  1 cup sugar                  3/4 cup flour                  1 Tbsp. baking powder                  1/4 tsp. salt                  3/4 cup milk Place melted butter on the bottom of a baking pan.  Pour batter on butter.  Add fruit mixture.  Bake on 350 degrees for about one hour. The batter makes it's own crust by rising over the fruit ~ pretty cool!! http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/Rachel1997/63535/ Wed, 4 Jan 2006 11:57:00 -0600 http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/Rachel1997/63535/ Polka-Dot Popcorn Bowls   This is a recipe for popcorn bowls that look cute and taste great.   You need: 3 tablespoons butter 4 cups tiny marshmellows 6 cups of popped popcorn (about 1/4 of a cup unpopped) 1/2 cup small candy or mini M&Ms Lemon Sherbert (or icecream)   Butter six 10-ounce custard cups;  set aside.  In a 4-quart Dutch oven, melt 3 tablespoones butter over medium heat.  Add the marshmallows and stir untill melted.  Add popcorn; stir to coat.  Stir in the candy pieces. Divide evenly into the custard cups, pressing firmly onto the bottoms and up the sides with buttered fingers.  Cool at room temperature for 1 hour.  Lift the popcorn mixture out of the custard cups and place on serving plates.  Place a scoop of sherbert into each popcorn bowl.  If desired, drizzle with ice-cream topings.     http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/Rachel1997/15087/ Thu, 11 Aug 2005 02:28:00 -0500 http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/Rachel1997/15087/