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.

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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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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

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.

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For More great dessets try the MunchkinMenus 'n More cookbook

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.

Perfect Kid Snack: Ham and Cheddar Roll-ups

Perfect Cheezy snack idea for the kids or when you entertain friends. Easy and simple to make and only takes a few minutes. These are so simple to do that your kids will have fun making them while you sit and watch or watch TV.

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Ham and Cheddar Roll-ups

1 pkg. refrigerated crescent rolls

Prepared mustard

¼ cup shredded Cheddar cheese

¼ cup finely chopped fully cooked ham

Preheat oven to 375 degrees.

Unroll the crescent rolls and tear along perforations. They should now resemble the shape of a triangle. Put the triangles on a cookie sheet and spread mustard on each one. Add some cheese and ham to each of the triangles. Roll the dough toward the point, starting at the wide end. Fold the ends in slightly. Bake for about 10 minutes or until golden brown.

For more great snack ideas try the MunchkinMenus 'n More cookbook

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's Love Thanksgiving: Chinese Moon Festival

Chinese Mid- Autumn Harvest Festival

The Moon Festival or Mid-Autumn Festival is one of the most
celebrated Chinese holidays. It is held on the 15th day
of the 8th lunar month. Chinese families enjoy the
full moon which is a symbol of abundance,
harmony and luck. They celebrate the end of
the harvest season with a big feast.


Chinese Children make mooncakes

Unlike the
American Thanksgiving dinner, the Chinese
have mooncakes instead of grandma' apple pie.
Friends and relatives also send mooncakes to
each other as a way of giving thanks. Along with
the delicious mooncakes, the children enjoy lit lanterns,
puppet shows and lantern processions.



Panda celebrates the Moon festival with special mooncake

Moon Festival

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The Giclee printing process delivers a fine stream of ink resulting in vivid,
pure color and exceptional detail that is suitable for museum or gallery display.
This art print is produced on a heavy 310 gsm, acid-free and watercolor textured paper.

Chinese legends say that the moon is at its brightest
and roundest on this day. Under this bright autumn moon,
friendships are made and renewed. For many years,
Chinese poets wrote about long lost lovers finding their
way to each other on this special night.
It is said to be the perfect night for a romantic rendezvous.

Moon Lantern at Chinese Lantern Festival (Yuen Sui),
Victoria Park, Causeway Bay, Hong Kong

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No one can be sure of the origins of the Harvest Moon Festival
also called the Mid-Autumn Festival. The origins were romanticized
by the story of Chang Er, who was believed to have taken a pill
and became a fairy and flew to the moon to escape
from the pursuit of her husband. It was thought that
we could see Chang Er on the moon when it is at its brightest.
The exact date in the Western calendar changes from year
to year but it is approximately in September.

Girls Dressed in Traditional Clothing for Loi Krathong,
a Full Moon Festival, Thailand

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The August Moon Festival is often called the Women's Festival.
The moon symbolizes beauty and elegance. While Westerners
worship the sun (yang or male) for its power, people in the Far
East admire the moon. The moon is the 'yin' or
female principle and it is a trusted friend.

Dragon Procession at Harvest Moon Festival in Chinatown, San Francisco, California, USA

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In fact, many ancient August Moon folktales
are about a moon maiden. On the 15th night
of the 8th lunar moon, little children on earth
can see a lady on the moon. On this magical
occasion, children who make wishes to the Lady
on the Moon will find their dreams come true.
The Moon Festival is celebrated all over Asia
like Malaysia, Thailand, Laos etc.

Books on the Moon Festival