Sparkle Kitchen
Explore a world of culinary delight with our Sparkle Kitchen category. Discover mouthwatering recipes, cooking tips, and kitchen adventures to satisfy your appetite and spark your creativity in the kitchen.
Sparkle Kitchen: Lemon Ginger Chia Muffins
In our modern times, we take citrus fruit for granted, but not so long ago lemons and limes and oranges were actually rare and expensive. Even my own mother likes to tell how she used to get an orange in the toe of her stocking each Christmas morning and it was considered a real treat.
sparkle kitchen: raspberry shrub
Do you know about shrubs? They're drinks made with fruit, sugar, and vinegar. They were popular in the colonial era—both mixed with alcohol and mixed with water as a non-alcoholic "day drink”—and are now enjoying a comeback as trendy craft cocktails and homemade sodas.
Sparkle Kitchen: Teeny the Toadlet Sandwich Stacker
If you're looking for ideas to help make those starting-a-new-school-year transitions easier, give this “Teeny” sandwich stacker a try. A spinach tortilla wrap does most of the work for you—just by being green—and you can customize the filling to suit your child's favorites.
Sparkle Kitchen: Raspberry Tarts
In The Schoolmaster, a boy named Micajah is looking for a teacher. Due to his father's job, Micajah's family has moved many times: from Concord, New Hampshire to Buffalo, New York to Rapid City, South Dakota to Denver, Colorado and finally to San Mateo, California.
Sparkle Kitchen: Tuna Fish Kitty Cookies
Whether you need a bit of obedience or you just want to spoil your pet, give these treats a go for a guaranteed winner.
Friday's Kind Words: Just Like Martin & Sylvia
Kiddo wanted to do Thursday Nature School, just like Martin and Sylvia. So off to the river we went this morning. ~mummyandmama
sparkle kitchen: campfire raspberry basil grilled cheese sandwiches
With sweet, tangy raspberries, and mellow brie cheese, these grilled cheese sandwiches are a bit more magical then their American cheese cousins. And they're made to be cooked outside over a grill or campfire, which will give the bread a whiff of smokiness that's impossible to replicate indoors.
Sparkle Kitchen: Breakfast Fruit Pizza
As part of their “daddycation” Martin and Sylvia go bowling and visit a camel. They also have breakfast for dinner. This week's recipe is just the opposite of breakfast for dinner — it's pizza for breakfast.
sparkle kitchen: homemade ice cream sandwiches
While you could go whole hog for these and make your own ice cream, too, to keep this recipe more manageable, we usually do homemade cookies and store bought ice cream. Use this recipe as a jumping off point and see what delicious combinations you can discover!
Sparkle Kitchen: Hard Boiled Egg Mice Snacks
Inspired by the mice in this story, these hardboiled egg “mice” are adorable, easy for even little ones to put together, and packed with satiating protein.
Sour Cherry and Whipped Goat Cheese Tart
Combined with tangy, honey-sweetened goat cheese and a sprinkle of dark chocolate, these tarts look fancier than they are. And, by using mason jar lids as tart “pans” you avoid the need for extra kitchen gear. Easy, beautiful, delicious--in short, these sour cherry tarts are a pretty perfect early summer dessert!
sparkle kitchen: homemade german sausage
From spicy merguez in North Africa to the plain-Jane hot dog that's a classic at any American baseball stadium—sausage is both a global constant and a unique embodiment of local culture.
Nine Sparkle Summer Recipe Round-Up
Summer is the perfect time for big gatherings that include food. This week at Sparkle we are making plans for summer and we wanted to share a few of our favorite summertime recipes with you.
"On the Go" Snacks Round Up
Whether you are headed to the park, a day on the trail or any adventure out of the house, these "on the go" snacks are healthy and will give you a boost of energy just when you and your kids need it.
sparkle kitchen: homemade biscuits
Follow the simple steps in this Sparkle Kitchen recipe tutorial for baking your own homemade biscuits.
Sparkle Kitchen: Banana Soft Serve Ice Cream
Did you know that if you freeze and blend bananas they turn into a substance with exactly the same creamy texture as soft-serve ice cream? It's a neat trick, particularly if you consistently end up with one leftover banana about to go bad. Follow the steps in this recipe to make your own!
sparkle kitchen: rainy day ramen
If a chilly, damp spring is getting you down, give yourself a pick-me-up with a bowl of this “rainy day” ramen soup.
Sparkle Kitchen: Lilac Oranginas
“Orangina” is a bottled drink that originated in France. While the exact formulation now varies by the country you're buying it in, it's essentially orange juice diluted with fizzy water to make it extra refreshing. In this homemade version, though, I've added something even more special—a generous dash of lilac simple syrup.
sparkle kitchen: grilled salmon with pickled blueberries
Blueberries, huckleberry, elderberry, and wild raspberries all grow in Tlingit territory. Each will give the dish a slightly different flavor, but really, you can't go wrong with fresh berries.
Sparkle Kitchen: Spider Monkey Fruit Salad
Indulge in a delectable fruit salad inspired by the diet of spider monkeys, complete with tropical flavors, a hint of lime, and crunchy toppings that will transport you to the heart of the Amazon Rainforest.
