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Citrus Soaked Apple Slices

Allie — Wed, 13 Feb 2013 19:49:20 +0000

We just got back from our first ever family trip to Disneyland!

Our youngest Drew finally reached the magical height of 40 inches so we thought it was the perfect time to make the trip down to the Magic Kingdom.

Things were not looking so magical though when the moment we arrived at our hotel, Drew was struck by the flu! Fever, chills, shakes and aching all over, the only thing Drew wanted to do upon our arrival was take a nap. Thankfully, I had prepared for the worst. Children’s Motrin, Tylenol, Benadryl and cold medicines had all been packed in the car “just in case”. After giving Drew some medicine to bring his fever down, he was back to his silly self within an hour. So off we went…

2 days at Disneyland, 2 days at California Adventure, I day at Legoland, 5 nights in a hotel with 3 small children. I really wasn’t sure what to expect but I can honestly say that we had the best time ever!!!

Taking the kids to Disneyland and experiencing it through their eyes truly was magical. Watching their faces, their reactions, their little eyes lighting up, it was incredible!

For one solid week, Kevin did not go to work, the kids did not attend school, I did no laundry or dishes or carpooling. Our one and only responsibility was to each other, to embrace each moment of togetherness and to have fun! And that we did!

We arrived home happy and exhausted late Thursday night. The harsh reality set in when I was struck by the flu two days later…

I’m on my way to recovery now so I thought I would share this delicious apple snack with you…

Citrus Soaked Apple Slices
2 apples (I like Gala)
1 large orange
1 small lemon

Juice the orange and the lemon into a glass dish. Set aside.

Cut the apples into thin slices.

Place the apple slices into a shallow glass dish.
Pour the orange/lemon juice evenly over the apple slices.
Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.

Enjoy!

My kids love these apple slices too!
Perfect for an afterschool snack as well as a too much sugar at Disneyland detox :)

source: adapted from Lets Talk Fitness

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Wormy Peanut Butter Apples

Allie — Fri, 24 Sep 2010 04:00:00 +0000

Here is a great afternoon snack to serve your kids. Super cute and even nutritious :)

Wormy Peanut Butter Apples

apples

gummy worms

peanut butter

1 large straw

Press the straw into the apple, ensuring that it goes all the way to the center core of the apple

and out the other side to make a hole.

Cut the apples in half.

Scrape the core out of the bottom part of the apple with a spoon.

Place a gummy worm into the center of each apple and out through the hole.

Spoon a tablespoon of peanut butter on top of the gummy worm, into the hollowed-out center of the apple.

Replace the top of the apple.

Serve immediately & enjoy!

source: adapted from The Family Kitchen

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Summer Fruit Platter

Allie — Wed, 30 Jun 2010 11:11:00 +0000

I was thinking that I should probably post something a little more substantial food wise today since my last two posts have been of the quick and easy variety. However, who is really doing any kind of substantial cooking with this heat? It has been over a 100 degrees for a few days now and the last thing I want to do is turn my oven on. Also with the fourth of July approaching and all the barbecues and celebrations planned, I thought I should share with you a simple appetizer to enjoy with friends this holiday weekend. You can’t get much simpler than a fresh fruit platter. With summer’s abundance of fresh and delicious fruits, be creative in your choices and be sure to include a variety of colors and tastes. Here is one that my mom put together while she was here visiting last weekend. Yes, my mom put this together! This is something to be noted because I often have a hard time relinquishing control in the kitchen but I think that she did a beautiful job (and I’m not even sure she looked at the diagram I gave her to follow).

Summer Fruit Platter

Here are the fruits that I used but really use whatever suits your fancy :)

Pineapple

Blueberries

Cantaloupe

Watermelon

Strawberries

Kiwis

Fruit Platters are always a crowd pleaser. Even the smallest of hands won’t be able to resist.

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Fruit Kabobs with French Cream Dip

Allie — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 15:25:00 +0000

I used to teach kindergarten in San Diego. Whenever we had any sort of potluck, another staff member always brought fruit with the yummiest tasting dip. Everyone in the staff room would devour it and there were several attempts made by many teachers to get the recipe but she wouldn’t budge, it was top secret. Although I don’t have her “secret recipe”, I would have to say that this one I’ve adapted from Paula Deen tastes just about the same. It is a great dip to serve with fruit kabobs or a fresh fruit platter. My kids prefer the kabobs because making patterns and sliding fruit onto a stick is a whole lot of fun for a 2 and 4 year old :)

French Cream

1 (8 oz.) package cream cheese

1 cup powdered sugar

1 cup whipping cream

1/4 cup granulated sugar

Whip cream and sugar together until it forms soft peaks.

Beat the cream cheese with powdered sugar. Then add the whipped cream and mix until smooth.

For the fruit kabobs, you will need a colorful variety of fresh fruit and some skewers.

Thread the fruit onto the kabobs.

Serve the fruit kabobs with the French Cream Dip for a tasty appetizer or side.

Source: adapted from Paula Deen

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