Cat's Cradle

We recently had an office showdown of Cat's Cradle and got stuck on this strange string configuration:

I remember seeing this pattern when I used to play Cat's Cradle as a kid... I just couldn't remember what to do with it. So I turned to You Tube and found dozens of tutorials to teach me the correct way to play. Turns out... I was doing it wrong all along ;)

Here is one of our favorite tutorials on playing Cat's Cradles. Learn from the pro's:

Our New Favorite Resource Book

We picked up this handy book a few months ago and can't get enough of it's helpful tips and homemade recipes for everyday cleaners. Make your own cleaning products with your kids and they may even want to clean!  Check it out:

 

click on the photo to enlarge

New Years Resolution: Eat More Fries!

Well... as long as they're Peas of Mind fries! Did you know one serving of our fries (Veggie Wedgies) has: zero grams of fat, 70-80 calories, and a full serving of fruits/veggies! Try this reci-pea for Curry Fries mmmm !

Curry Fries
-canola oil spray
-2 shallots, minced

-2 garlic cloves, minced

-2 stalks of lemongrass, sliced crosswise
-1 inch piece of ginger, minced
-2 TBL of curry
-3 cups of veggie broth

Preheat Oven to 425˚F.



Coat the inside of a small pot with pan 
spray and put over medium heat.  Add 
shallots, garlic, lemongrass, ginger and 
curry.  Let cook about 5 minutes.  Add the 
veggie broth and bring to a boil. 



Once curry begins to boil, lower heat to simmer and continue to cook down the broth with 
lid off, about 15 minutes.



Take out lemongrass stalks and puree curry in a blender until smooth.  Meanwhile, pour 
Cauliflower Veggie Wedgies® in a large bowl.  Spray fries generously with canola oil spray 
and toss.  Pour fries in one layer on a baking sheet and bake for about 8-10 minutes.



Salt the fries out of the oven and drizzle the curry sauce over them. Serve immediately.