Let's Play!

Seasonal traditions mark the passage of time, teach family values and stimulate interaction between several generations. Fathers play an important role in helping provide continuity and fun in these family rituals. These activities are appropriate for dads and kids of all ages.

Encourage your teens to do the measuring and cooking, younger children can stir the colors. Every one can dip!

Coloring Eggs for Spring Decoration?
Don't eat the hard-cooked eggs used as decoration or for 'hunting'. Throw them away when you are done with them. Cooked eggs may not safely remain at room temperature longer than 2 hours.

If you plan to eat the eggs, don't BOIL them--it makes them tough. The American Egg Board recommends this method for Hard COOKING eggs in the shell:

Place eggs in single layer in saucepan. Add enough tap water to come at least 1 inch above the eggs. Cover. Quickly bring just to boiling. Turn off heat. If necessary, remove pan from burner to prevent further boiling. For hard-cooked eggs, let eggs stand, covered, in the hot water about 15 minutes for large eggs, (12 minutes for medium, 18 for extra large). Immediately run cold water over eggs or place them in ice water until completely cooled. To remove shell, crackle it by tapping gently all over. Roll egg between hand to loosen shell. Peel, starting at large end. Hold egg under running cold water or dip in bowl of water to help ease off shell.

Springtime Baskets
Do you have a spring party for holiday, school, or birthdays coming up? Are May baskets a tradition in your area? Try this fun and nutritious way to celebrate.