Tuesday, January 21, 2014

Guest Blogger: Dad's Man Camp French Onion Soup

Today's post comes from up north...way up north. Like North Dakota North. It is cold up there. Like really cold, and when it is cold there is only one thing to warm you up: Man Camp French Onion Soup. Ask Dad, he knows! It is pretty easy if you have the ingredients listed below and a red dixie cup.

Ingredients:
3/4 C water
1 package beef Ramen Noodles (broken up before opening package)
1 small onion sliced into rings

Fill a red dixie cup with 3/4 cup water. Boil in microwave for three minutes. Add Ramen spice pack and onoins. Microwave for an additional minute. Add Ramen Noodles and let set for 2 minutes. Enjoy

(For a low sodium option, use only 1/2 the package of seasoning!)

So here is to a warmer winter for us all.

Happy Snow Down 2014...If anyone wants to join our ants in the pants, let us know asap!

Wednesday, January 15, 2014

Our Best Bites's Thai Chicken Salad

After Christmas I started looking for healthy lunch options. I found this one and gave it a shot. I thought it was really good. The first time I made it felt like a lot of work because I had to cook the chicken, cook the quinoa, and prepare all the veggies. But then I had all the ingredients ready it was easier the second time and makes a tasty lunch!


Super Soft Play Dough

I got this recipe from a lady in my ward. I am pretty sure that it originally came from Pinterest somewhere, but I have no clue where.

This play dough is not only super soft, but it smells good too (though judging by the amount of salt we put it in, I don't think it would taste good).

So here it is, the recipe for the softest play dough on the planet!


KOOL AID PLAY DOUGH 1 cup flour 1 pkg unsweetened Kool Aid 1/4 cup salt 2 Tbl cream of tartar 1 cup water 1 Tbl vegetable oil
Mix flour, Kool Aid, salt, and cream of tartar in a small pot.  
Add water and oil.  
Stir continuously over medium heat—about 4 minutes.  
When mixture forms a ball in pot, remove and cool a few minutes.  
Knead until smooth.  
Place in plastic ziplock bag and let cool completely.
Play!
It is super fast to make. I made Emrie and I two colors this afternoon...hopefully it distracts her from destroying the house for at least a little bit!