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Sunday, February 24, 2008

Ratatouille Wins Best Animated Film At the 80th Academy

Ratatouille has won the Best animated Film at the 80th Academy Awards. Congratulations to the little guy. All the rats must be very proud. Ratatouille beat out Persepolis and Surf's Up.

Ratatouille is the Academy Award, Golden Globe, BAFTA Award and Grammy Award winning animated feature film produced by Pixar and distributed by Walt Disney Pictures.

The story is about Rémy (voiced by
Patton Oswalt), a rat living in Paris who wants to be a chef, but negative feedback from his family and the prejudice of humans threaten to hinder his dreams. Remy the rat longs to exercise his talents as a gourmet chef and gets the chance when he finds himself in a famous Parisian restaurant after becoming separated from his family during an escape through the sewers. Rémy does his best to live the life of a gourmet.

When his secret improvements to the restaurant's food are mistakenly attributed to Linguini, the garbage boy, the two team up to form an unlikely culinary partnership that will benefit them both. Rémy meets yet another obstacle in the form of a famous as well as antagonistic food critic named Anton Ego, "The Grim Eater."

The film was the eighth movie produced by Pixar, and was directed by
Brad Bird,

The title is a
pun on the French peasant dish ratatouille.


"Ratatouille" Pre-made Frame

Ratatouille
24 x 36 inches
Pre-made Frame
$89.99

Tuesday, February 12, 2008

Miley Cyrus At The Grammy Awards

Miley Cyrus looking pretty and confident at the 50th Grammy Awards. She presented the award for Best New Artist along with Cyndi Lauper to Amy Winehouse. It was certainly a night she hopes to repeat for many years to come when she will certainly be a nominee.



Monday, February 4, 2008

Manning Brothers Oreo Double Stuff Racing

Eli Manning - New York Giants quarterback
2008 Super Bowl Champion

Peyton Manning - Indianapolis Colt quarterback
2007 Super Bowl Champion


Sports Illustrated For Kids

Eli And Payton Manning Photograph
Eli And Payton Manning
20 x 24 inches
Fine Art Photograph
$59.99

Sports Illustrated For Kids

Manning Brothers Oreo Commercial

2008 SuperBowl Champion: The New York Giants

The New York Giants are the 2008 Super Bowl Champions. They defeated the New England Patriots 17-14. Lookout for Eli Manning at Disney World, the place where champions go.

Sport Illustrated Kids

NFC Champions- New York Giants Poster
New York Giants 2008 Super Bowl Champions
24 x 36 inches
Wall Poster
$19.99


"Disney World, Orlando, Florida, USA" Photographic Print
Disney World, Orlando, Florida, USA
Angelo Cavalli
24 x 18 inches
Photographic Print

Saturday, February 2, 2008

Eli Manning's First Super Bowl

Eli Manning, New York Giants' quarterback will lead his team to the 42nd
Super Bowl on Super Bowl Sunday, Feb 3, 2008. The New England Patriots willing be waiting eagerly on the other side.

This is the second consecutive Super Bowl where a Manning quarterback has lead his team to the Super Bowl. Last year, Eli's older brother, Peyton Manning and Indianapolis Colts successfully challenged and won the 41st Super Bowl. Eli will continue his family legacy of being great football players this Super Bowl Sunday. His father and all his brothers have played in this great sport.

Sport Illustrated Kids

"Eli Manning" Photograph

Eli Manning
20 x 24 inches
Fine Art Photograph
$59.99

Sport Illustrated Kids

New York Giants:Super Bowl Underdog

Sport Illustrated Kids

The New York Giants, against all odds, will Sunday try to upset the Undefeated New England Patriots in the 42nd Super Bowl games on Sunday, February 3, 2008. The are the Underdogs going into Super Bowl XLII.

Super Bowl Sunday has become a national past times in the United States second only Thanksgivings when it comes to the comsumption of food. Everyone will be having their own Super Bowl party where people watch the game, make predictions and munch down large quantities of appetizers, snacks and their favorite liquid refreshment.


The Giants are led by quarterback Eli Manning.
Good Luck to the Giants and sweet dreams!

Sport Illustrated Kids
"NFC Champions- New York Giants" Poster

details
24 x 36 inches
Wall Poster
$19.99

Sport Illustrated Kids

"Sweet Dreams" Print
Sweet Dreams
Sekai Bunka
36 x 12 inches
Fine Art Print
$9.99

Super Bowl Appetizers Kids Love

Enjoy these great recipes during Super bowl or anytime you want a quick yet tasty treat. These are simple quick and tend to disappear quite quickly.

Super Bowl XLII - New York Giants vs. New England Patriots
February 3, 2008 - University of Phoenix Stadium - Glendale, Arizona

Sport Illustrated Kids

AFC Champions- New England Patriots Poster
24 x 36 inches
Wall Poster
$19.99

Quick Snack Pizzas
12 baked whole wheat crackers
1/4 cup pizza sauce
6 (3/4-ounce each) slices American cheese, quartered
12 thin slices deli pepperoni
  1. Place crackers on microwave-safe plate. Top each cracker with 1 teaspoonful pizza sauce, 2 quarters cheese and 1 slice pepperoni.
  2. Microwave on HIGH just until cheese begins to melt (30 to 45 seconds).

Makes 12 appetizers.

Oven Directions: Heat oven to 350°F. Prepare snacks as directed above. Place onto ungreased baking sheet. Bake for 3 to 5 minutes or just until cheese begins to melt.

NFC Champions- New York Giants Poster

24 x 36 inches
Wall Poster
$19.99
Cheese Sticks
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 cup butter
3 tablespoons ice water
  1. Preheat oven to 400*F (205*C).
  2. Combine all ingredients,except water, with a pastry blender until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Add water and mixing will.
  3. Form into strips with a cookie press. Bake on an ungreased baking sheet for 8 to 10 minutes. Serve warm or cold.

Makes about 28.


Erwin Nielsen Assortment of Pizzas Photographic Print

Assortment of Pizzas
Erwin Nielsen
56 x 42 inches
Photographic Print
$124.99
Pizza Fondue
8 ounces (about 1/2 pound) lean ground beef OR Italian sausage*
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 1/2 cups pizza sauce
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 cup (about 2 ounces) freshly grated Parmesan cheese
1 cup (about 4-ounces) shredded mozzarella cheese
  1. For dipping: Breadsticks and cubes of crusty French or Italian bread
  2. Cook beef and garlic in large saucepan over medium heat until no longer pink. Drain off fat. Stir in pizza sauce and spices. Cook over medium heat until hot, but not boiling.
  3. Combine cheese and stir into meat mixture until melted. Transfer into large serving dish and serve immediately with bread.

Makes 16 servings.

*Note: Can also be prepared without meat for vegetarian dish.

Blizzard Party Mix
2 cups oven-toasted cereal squares
2 cups small pretzel twists
1 cup dry roasted peanuts
1 cup (about 20) coarsely chopped caramels
2 cups (12-ounce package) NESTLÉ® TOLL HOUSE® Premier White Morsels
  1. Spray 13 x 9-inch baking pan with nonstick cooking spray.
  2. Combine cereal, pretzels, peanuts and caramels in large bowl.
  3. Microwave morsels in medium, microwave-safe bowl on MEDIUM-HIGH (70%) power for 1 minute; stir. Microwave at additional 10- to 20-second intervals, stirring until smooth. Pour over cereal mixture; stir to coat evenly.
  4. Spread mixture into prepared baking pan; let stand for 20 to 30 minutes or until firm. Break into bite-size pieces.

Makes 8 servings.

Sport Illustrated Kids

Sports Illustrated For Kids: New England Patriots Super Bowl Rumble

Super Bowl XLII (42) is on Sunday February3,2008 at 6:17 PM ET - University of Phoenix Stadium Glendale, AZ.

It is going to be quite an exciting matchup as the New York Giants, the Cinderella in this story, attempts to upset the New England Patriots. But the Patriots are determined to take their perfect winning streak all the way to the honeymoon. Wow, all the kids at 123 Kids of the world are set for a major Super Bowl party. Let the rumble begin.

Sports Illustrated For Kids


"AFC Champions- New England Patriots" Poster

24 x 36 inches
Wall Poster
$19.99

Sports Illustrated For Kids

One Hundred Chickens and a Worm

Count Your Chickens, Name them One by One
And I am sure it will surprise you
How much you have done.

Try Making up a story to go with the picture and tell to your kids at bedtime or anytime you read to them. Make up names for as many character as you like. * you don't have to do all 100, just choose the ones you prefer. Your kids will get a kick out of your story and you can encourage their creative processes by having them tell their own version of the story. Click on the detail link below to zoom in

"One Hundred Chickens and a Worm" Print
One Hundred Chickens and a Worm

Kevin Whitlark
28 x 40 inches
Fine Art Print
$19.99

If you find the worm please let me know. Although I think one of the chickens ate him already. Don't tell the kids.

Quick Meals: Creamy Broccoli Chicken

Easy dinner recipes that you and your family can enjoy any day of the week. This recipe is perfect for the busy Mom and Dad who want to spend more time bonding with their kids instead of slaving away in the kitchen. Perfect for Bachelors and Bachelorettes. A healthy time saving recipe that will have your kids licking their lips and asking for more. No more song and dance to get your kids to eat their vegetables although a good party makes food more fun.

Creamy Broccoli Chicken


1 can cream of broccoli soup

4 boneless chicken breasts

1 cup of milk

½ bag frozen broccoli


Place the chicken in the crock pot and cover with frozen veggies, soup, and milk. Add salt and pepper to taste and cook on low about 8 hours or high 4-6 hours. Serve this chicken over rice.


"Party Dip" Print


Party Dip
Greg Brown
24 x 18 inches
Fine Art Print
$17.99


Want more easy dinner recipes for fast meals try the MunchkinMenus 'n More cookbook.



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The MunchkinMenus 'n More cookbook has over 100 recipes making it an incredible cookbook for parents! From salads to desserts & everything in between, this cookbook offers exceptional easy dinner recipes for parents with kid-approved recipes your whole family will love! MunchkinMenus 'n More is the perfect addition to your kitchen and offers your family a wide variety of foods in every food group.

Kid Chef: Candy Bar Pie

Dessert A la Mode: Here is a simple dessert that the whole family will enjoy. You don't have to be Martha Stewart to get raves about this Pie. This no cooking recipe is perfect for the Kid chef in your family.

Candy Bar Pie



4 oz. Philadelphia cream cheese, softened

1 Tbsp. milk

1 container (12 oz) Cool Whip whipped topping, thawed, divided

2 pkgs. (2.7 oz each) chocolate-covered caramel peanut nougat bars, chopped

1 ¾ cups cold milk

2 pkgs. (4 serving size) Jell-O chocolate flavor instant pudding

1 Keebler chocolate pie crust (6 oz)



Mix the cream cheese and 1 Tbsp. milk in a bowl with a wire whisk until smooth.

Gently stir in 2 cups of whipped topping and chopped candy bars; set aside.

Pour 1 ¾ cups milk into another bowl.

Add the pudding mixes.

Beat with a wire whisk for 1 minute.

Gently stir in ½ cup whipped topping.

Spread half of the pudding mixture on the bottom of the crust.

Spread cream cheese mixture over the pudding mixture.

Top with remaining pudding mixture.

Put the pie in the fridge for 4 hours until it is set.

Garnish with the remaining whipped topping.



"Pie in the Sky" Pre-made Frame


Pie in the Sky
Rob Scotton
16 x 14 inches
Pre-made Frame
$54.99


For More great dessets try the MunchkinMenus 'n More cookbook


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The MunchkinMenus 'n More cookbook has over 100 recipes making it an incredible cookbook for parents! From salads to desserts & everything in between, this cookbook offers exceptional easy dinner recipes for parents with kid-approved recipes your whole family will love! MunchkinMenus 'n More is the perfect addition to your kitchen and offers your family a wide variety of foods in every food group.

Thursday, January 10, 2008

Great Kid Friendly Recipes and Ideas for Fussy Eaters

Pizza is the favorite kid food of all time. Even the fussiest of all eaters cannot resist pizza. I have known the fussiest of kids when it comes to food but they all seem to enjoy some part of pizza. I knew this little girl who wouldn't eat the crust and ate only the top of the pizza; others prefer the crust. But whatever your preference pizza always satisfies and his a healthy meal of choice.

Pizza is the perfect solution when feeding a pack of picky eaters? To make pizza even more consumer friendly give them exactly what they want with do-it-yourself pizzas.

Just give them
pizza dough and all kinds of toppings, and let them come up with their own creative self-serve masterpieces.

http://allrecipes.com

"Pizza" Stretched Canvas Print
Pizza
54 x 36 inches
Stretched Canvas Print
$299.99

What You'll Need:

  • Pizza crust
  • Pizza sauce
  • Bite-size and shredded toppings
  • Round or rectangular pans (optional)

One For All

  • Divide pizza dough into single-size portions or take a whole pizza crust and designate a section for each kid.
  • An efficient way to make a lot of individual pizzas: pat most of the dough into a large rectangle and make a grid pattern with strips of remaining dough. Let kids fill the grids with the toppings of their choice. When the pizza is baked, use a pizza wheel or large knife to cut along the grid lines.
  • Explore other pizza shapes. How about hearts, flowers, bears, fish or even kid-shaped pizzas?
  • Make individual pizza pockets--or calzones--by spreading half a round of raw pizza dough with sauce and toppings, leaving a 1-inch border. Fold the other half over and seal the edges by pressing the dough together with a fork. Brush with olive oil and bake.
  • For a quick and easy pizza night, start with pre-baked pizza crust or make your pizza dough ahead of time.

Easy Pizza Dough

Ingredients
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 (.25 ounce) package active dry yeast
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon white sugar
  • 1 cup warm water (110 degrees F/45 degrees C)
Directions
  1. Combine flour, salt, sugar, and yeast in a large bowl. Mix in oil and warm water. Spread out on a large pizza pan. Top as desired.
  2. Bake at 375 degrees C (190 degrees C) for 20 to 25 minutes.
"Felicity Wishes XV" Pre-made Frame

Felicity Wishes XV
Emma Thomson
15 x 14 inches
Pre-made Frame
$89.99

Easy Pizza Sauce

"A simple pizza sauce used by many pizzerias. The thickness of the sauce is regulated by the amount of water used; it should be somewhat viscous."

Ingredients
  • 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
  • 1 1/2 cups water
  • 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • salt to taste
  • ground black pepper to taste
  • 1/2 tablespoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 tablespoon dried basil
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
Directions

Mix together the tomato paste, water, and olive oil. Mix well. Add garlic, salt and pepper to taste, oregano, basil, and rosemary. Mix well and let stand several hours to let flavors blend. No cooking necessary, just spread on dough.



MunchkinMenus 'n More

Kids Cookbook

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MunchkinMenus 'n More
is the cookbook that no parent should be without! It's the perfect cookbook for busy parents!

Our kids cookbook has over 100 recipes making it an incredible cookbook for parents! From salads to desserts & everything in between, this cookbook offers exceptional easy dinner recipes for parents with kid-approved recipes your whole family will love! MunchkinMenus 'n More is the perfect addition to your kitchen and offers your family a wide variety of foods in every food group.

Get your MunchkinMenus 'n More here