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A Winter Luau
Go Tropical this Season By Kendeyl Johansen
Are your little ones tired of winter? Does a Hawaiian escape sound fun? Grab your toddler or preschooler and prepare this tropical getaway right in your own kitchen. Your child will reward you with a big "mahalo" (thank you)!
You'll need:
2 rolls of crepe paper in different colors
Safety scissors
Embroidery thread
Craft needle
Cut a 3-foot section of crepe paper from each roll. Place the crepe paper strips on top of each other. Set crepe paper aside.
Measure out and cut a length of embroidery thread for your necklace. Make sure the necklace will fit over your head when the thread's ends are tied. Thread the needle with the cut string.
Picking up an end of the doubled crepe paper strip, pleat it into 1-inch sections. You'll end up with a thick accordion of pleats. Push the threaded needle through the pleated paper. Tie the ends of the thread together. Cut the pleats and spread out the paper pieces. Wad the necklace into a tight ball to crumple the paper. Fluff out the crepe paper.
Fruity Pineapple Boats with Creamy Lemon Dip
1 whole pineapple
1 cup honeydew melon, cut into bite-sized chunks
1 cup strawberries, cored and sliced in half
1 package (4 ounces) light cream cheese, softened
1/2 container marshmallow cream
1 teaspoon lemon juice
To make pineapple boats: Cut the pineapple (including the crown) into quarters. Cut the fruit away from the rind, leaving a half-inch outer layer.
Cut pineapple fruit into bite-sized pieces. Measure out 1 cup pineapple chunks and set aside. Cover and refrigerate remaining pineapple for other recipes.
Meanwhile, in a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, marshmallow cream and lemon juice. Beat with an electric mixer beat until smooth. Spread creamy mixture onto pineapple boats. Top with fruit.
