As the nice weather approaches and children are spending more and more hours playing outside, what better way to cool off than an icy cold popsicle! Moms can rest easier knowing they are homemade and include some good healthy fruit! These homemade ice pop recipes all include only a few ingredients which are commonly found in most kitchens. With such easy instructions, let the kids help with these or even make them themselves.

Spring is in the air! What says “spring” more than some yummy fruit and a fresh tasting desert! No matter what fruit is fresh in your area, or a favourite in your family, you can make this delicious crisp. This simple recipe is an easy one to let the kids help you with or even have them take over!

Bannock is a common food in all three of our northern territories as well as the far north of the prairie provinces. It’s popularity was born out of necessity, but it remains a common food today. Bannock is a type of biscuit or bread made with all products that were easily transported. The First Peoples could have what they needed to make bannock in their pack when they were out hunting or trapping and could make this quick and filling meal over the fire.

Brownies are a pretty common dessert, but have you heard of blondies? What is the difference between the two? The key difference is cocoa. Brownies are made with cocoa, but blondies (what is also known as the “blonde brownie”) are not. We get the name “blondie” because it has more of a vanilla taste as opposed to its brownie comparison.

Family recipes are one of the many ways we keep our family history and heritage alive. Recipes that are passed down from one generation to another bring, not only delicious food, but also the history and story of their family.

An awesome way to get kids helping in the kitchen and also consuming a larger variety of healthy foods is to make tasty nutritious drinks. There are three different types of juiced and blended beverages that you can make: shakes, smoothies and juices. The definition of these have changed and evolved over time. At one time, just having a splash of milk in your drink turned it from a shake to a smoothie! But lately as these types of beverages have become so popular, that is changing. Did you already know this? Have you been properly labelling your beverages? Let’s clear up the difference between the three and then share some favourite recipes of smoothies for kids.

Who doesn’t like ice cream?! Here is an awesome recipe for making homemade ice cream without any fancy machines or ingredients. With just a few common ingredients, a little time, and some energetic kids, you can whip up this yummy snack in your own home. And as a bonus, it might tire the kids out for you! You can even turn this into an educational activity by utilizing the questions listed after the recipe!

This is a cookie recipe that guarantees a pick-me-up when needed. There’s something about warm, gooey chocolate chip cookies that melt away all the troubles of the world. Chocolate chip cookies seem to be the standard in most households. But what happens when there is someone in your home who doesn’t like chocolate? Or maybe you’ve got someone who is allergic to it?