Sunday, November 1, 2009

Happy Halloween!

I hope everyone had a safe and Happy Halloween!!

Wednesday, May 6, 2009

How to Make a Peanut Butter and Jelly Sandwich




by Will




Mmmm.... that was awesome. You must be wondering why I said that. That was the best PB & J sandwich ever! My mom just made me the best peanut butter and jelly sandwich in history. Here is how you can make your own awesome peanut butter and jelly sandwich.


First, you need to gather the ingredients. You need a paper plate. You use a paper plate because it is recyclable and easy to clean up. You need 1 tablesoon so you won't hurt yourself getting the peanut butter and jelly. You need three pieces of bread. The bread should be fresh and soft. A jar of peanut butter and a jar of jelly are also needed. Any kind of peanut butter and jelly can be used. It is whatever you prefer.


You will need to put the paper plate on the counter or table. Carefully grab the three pieces of bread spread them out on the plate. They should be beside each other. Be sure they are not on top of each other. Retrieve the peanut butter and jelly. Set them beside the plate so they are easier to get. Open the peanut butter. Get a spoon full of peanut butter and spread it on one of the pieces of bread.


Close the peanut butter and put it in the pantry. This is becuase you will not be needing any more. This will also prevent the peanut butter from spoilng. Now you will need the jelly. Get the spoon and dig some of the jelly out of the jar. You can use the same spoon to save on dirty dishes. You are going to spread it one of the slices of bread without peanut butter. Take the plain piece of bread and put it on the jelly side. Get the peanut butter bread and put it that slice. You end up with a double layered peanut butter and jelly sandwich.


So, now you can enjoy this yummy treat. Be sure to go home and try it!

Friday, April 24, 2009

The Yummy, Yummy Peanut Butter and Jelly Sandwich!




By Austin



When I was young, my mom used to make the world's yummiest peanut butter and jelly sandwich ever. It was the sweetest treat that history ever saw. Now it is time for me to share this wonderful recipe with you and the whole universe.




First you neeed two pieces of fresh bread. It should be regular sandwich bread. The best pieces to use are found in the middle of the loaf. They are the softest. Then you look in the refrigerator to find the blueberry jelly. It should be fresh, sweet and jiggly. Take it out of the refrigerator and set it on the counter.




Then you need get to go into the pantry for the peanut butter. Creamy peanut butters works the best. Any brand of peanut butter works well for this snack. After that ,you look in the cabinet to get the glass plate. If there aren't any in the cabinet, you may get them from your dishhwasher. Just make sure it is completely clean.




Place the 2 pieces of bread on the plate side by side. Get a butter knife and scoop the peanut butter from the jar onto one piece of the fresh bread. You then get a spoon and scoop some jelly from the jar onto the other slice of fresh bread. You then put it together to make the yummiest peanut butter and jelly sandwich ever!

Thursday, April 23, 2009

How to Make Delicious Choclate Chip Cookies


by Daniel



Hey you!

(Who, me?)

Yes, you!

(Yes?)


Have you ever been starving? Have you ever come home and wanted a nice, sweet treat after a long hard day at school or work? Do you crave something sweet and chewy? Well, if you answered yes to these questions, then you have come to the right cookie!


First, you must have the ingredients all gathered. You need 1 fresh egg, 1 box of chocolate chip cookie mix, 1cup of water, and 1 whole stick of butter. The butter will make the cookies extra yummy. You also need a cookie sheet,a teaspoon spoon, a large stirring spoon, a metal or glass bowl and 1 can of cooking spray. The cookie spray will help the cookies not to stick to the cookie sheet. Don't forget an oven mitt so you won't burn your hands.




Now lets get started. You need to put the stick of butter in the metal bowl. The butter needs to have softened for about 30 minutes before you use it. You take cookie mix and pour it in the bowl. Next, you crack the egg in the bowl with the cookie mix and butter. It should look pretty disgusting at this point. Don't worry though, this is normal.


After that, you stir it up really, really good with a spoon by hand of course. This is hard work but it is worth the effort. Then you spray the pan with cooking spray. This is so your delicous cookies will not stick. After that, drop the cookies on the pan using the teaspoon. This will make your cookies perfectly bitesize. Preheat the oven at 350 degrees until the oven beeps that it is ready.


After that, slide the cookies in the oven at 350 degrees for 10 minutes. After the ten minutes is up, take the cookies out of the oven using an oven mitt. Then, let them cool for 3 minutes. Finally, you can eat them! You may want to grab a nice cold glass of milk to go with them. Now you know how to make delicious choclate chip cookies.

How To Write A Story


By: Cobi


You know, I really enjoy chatting with just about anyone. However, sometimes I can't always do what I want. I frequently get fussed at for talking too much so I have discovered a way around that. I can talk to people through my writing. Writing a story is cool because you can write about anything you want.


First you need several sheets of notebook paper. This is because you do not know how long your story is going to be. You want to have plenty of paper to tell all of your details. Next you need a number two sharpened pencil. I prefer using a number 2 sharpened because that is what I am accustomed to. You may even want to use your favorite pencil if you have one.


Then, on one sheet of notebook paper think of a title and write it down. You might have to take some time to think of a title you will use for your story. Your story may come from your experiences in life, a movie, another book or title, and so on. For example, I am working on a story called "Elferella" which is based on the story "Cinderella."


Make sure you write the title on the piece of paper at the top. This will give you plenty of room to write your story. After that think of a topic that your story is about. It is very important that your story topic ties in with your title! Nothing is more irritating than a title that has nothing to do with a story. That is because you may pick out a book based on the title and it may have nothing to do with what you are looking for. That can be annoying!


You need to write the beginning down next. About 99% of the stories you read have a problem and a solution. So in the beginning, something happens for the problem to happen. Your beginning also needs to engage the reader. It needs to engage the reader by grabbing their attention.


Next you write your middle. In the middle your problem grows our bigger and bigger. This keeps the reader interested in your story or text. As the problem grows bigger in the middle, this is where you will find more action. During the end as you write, your problem is decreases. Soon your problem is solved and everything is back to normal. This is how most stories are.


If you want to write another story, you can start another problem at the very end and then solve that problem during your next story. When your story is done, you can read it to your friends and see if they like your story. Chances are, if you have done your best, your friends will love it! They may even turn it into a movie!


Here I come Hollywood!

Monday, April 20, 2009

Yummy Tasty Ice Cream Cookies


by Ramon

Have you ever had yummy tasty ice cream cookie? If you haven't, you don't know what you are missing. I love it! It is the tastiest dessert ever made. Let me explain how you can make this yummy tasty treat.


Ingrediants:

cookies (any kind)

ice cream

whip cream

spoon

plates

sprinkles

mini-marshmallows

assorted toppings



First you need all of the ingrediants on the table or couter. Carefully put a plate on the counter. Place two cookies upside down on the plate side by side. Get the spoon and scoop up the ice cream. You can use any flavor of ice cream that you want.


Put the scoop of ice cream on one of the cookies. Then you place the other cookie on top of the ice cream. It may look like a ice cream sandwich.


Pour some toppings an an extra empty plate. Carefully roll the sandwich on its side on the plate of toppings. Be sure to coat all of the ice cream that is showing in between the two cookies.


Spoon some whip cream on top of the sandwich. If it is canned whip cream, you can squeeze it on top. Sprinkle the mini-marshmallows on top. Now you have a yummy tasty ice cream cookie that you can eat.


Enjoy your treat!





How to Make Choclate Chip Cookies




BY MELISSA

After a long day at school, I really like to have a nice snack. My grandmother knows how to make me feel much better. She treats me to some very delicious, home-made chocolate chip cookies. These really hit the spot!

To make this wonderful treat, you need a few items. First, you go buy chocolate chips. You can buy any kind of chocolate chips that you would like. They can be dark chocolate, milk chocolate, white chocolate and so on. It is whatever you are in the mood for. Next, you need to purchase the dough. It is found in the refrigerated section. They do have dough you can mix but it is easier to buy the premixed stuff.

Once you get home, take 2 cups of the chocolate chips and mix them in the dough. The mix will look lumpy yet creamy. This is okay because the lumps are the chocolate chips mixed with the dough.

You then roll the dough into balls. They should be about 1 inch in diameter. Be sure to have a cookie sheet ready. You need to spray Pam cooking spray one the cookie sheet. This helps prevent the cookies from sticking to the sheet.

Place the rolled dough on the cookie sheet. The oven temperature needs to be set on high. Then put the cookie sheet in the oven then put the oven for about 10 minutes. Then take them out and have some delicious chocolate chip cookies. This a great way to have a delicious snack at the end of the day!

Ingredients

1 package of dough.

2 cup of chocolate chips

Cookie Sheet

Cooking Spray
Oven Mitt

Thursday, April 16, 2009

How to Make a Turkey Sandwich


by Niya




One day I got really hungry and decided that I needed a snack. I wanted something healthy and delicious so I made myself a turkey sandwich. I love turkey and I know it is going to be healthy for me. Here is the recipe for you to try.



Ingrediants:

two slices of bread (any kind)

turkey (sliced from the lunch meat section)

lettuce (shredded)

pickles (dill slices)

bacon

pepper

salt

mayonaise

pan

oven mitt

knife



First you get the bacon. You can use the pre-cooked bacon if you want. If not, put the bacon on a pan in the oven for 20 minutes. Be sure to check on the bacon so it does not burn. On the bacon is done, remove the bacon from the oven and let it cool.



Then, you get the two pieces of bread from the pantry or wherever you keep it. You can use any kind of bread such as white, wheat, or even rye. Place the bread in the toaster for 6 minutes or until it is done.



Next, gather all of your other ingredients. You put the bread on a plate side by side. Using the knife, spread the mayonaise on both pieces. You can put either a little or a lot of mayonnaise. It is whatever you prefer.



Carefully get the bacon and put it on both slices of bread. The bacon should be crispy and done. Sprinkle the lettuce on the sandwich. Then you place several pickle slices on the lettuce. That will add a salty taste to your sandwich. Grab a few slices of turkey and tuck it in the sandwich. When you are done with that, sprinkle salt and then pepper on the sandwich. Be sure to sprinkle just a little bit.

Now you can place the two halves together and you should have a large, juicy, turkey sandwich to eat. For an added treat, you can get some chips to go with your sandwich. Enjoy!

How to Make a Vanilla Cake




by Kiana

Are you craving a slice of warm, sweet, and tasty vanilla cake. Are you having a brain fart when it comes to making it? If you are, you came to the right how to.

First, you need the ingredients. You need a medium bowl, vanilla cake mix, a spoon or mixer, a pan, oven, water, cooking spray, icing, sprinkles, eggs, and oil. These are the ingredients you will need to make the scrumptious cake.

Next, you pour the vanilla cake mix into a bowl from the box. Then you add 1 cup of water into the bowl. Be sure that you do not mix the cake mix at this point. You then crack 3 eggs into the mix. Add 1/3 cup of oil. Then you get a spoon or mixer. Mix the concoction until it is creamy and until there is no powder left.

Next, you spray cooking spray on your pan. After you do that, put the oven on 350 degrees F. When the oven gets hot enough, put the pan in the oven with the mix in the pan. Now wait 30 minutes. After 30 minutes put icing and enjoy a vanilla cake. To make it even better put sprinkles on the vanilla cake. YYYUUUMMM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

The Cheesy Quesadilla


by Alex G.

One day I got tired of the plain old peanut butter and jelly sandwich so I just switched to the cheesy quesadilla. Buckle up so I can tell you how to make this cheesy masterpiece!


Things you need:
1 soft taco shell
1 hand full of shredded cheese (taco cheese)
A plate and a microwave


As always, wash your hands first with soap and water. This way you are making sure your hands are clean before you work with the food.


First you place the soft taco shell on the plate. Make sure you are using a fresh soft taco shell.

Then you get a hand full of shredded cheese and drop it on the soft taco shell in the center.

Fold the soft taco shell with the cheese in it in half. It should be the shape of a half circle. Make sure you roll the soft taco shell slowly so the cheese does not fall out.

After that, you slide plate with the quesadilla in the microwave for 30 seconds.



When the microwave rings, take it out carefully. You may want to use a potholder because the plate might be hot.


Eat the quesadilla after it cools for about 30 seconds.

Now when your mom tells you that she is going to make your your lunch, you can say "don't make me a peanut butter and jelly sandwich, make me a Quesadilla!

Peanut Butter and Jelly Sandwhich with a Side of Happiness




by Shaugnassy


Have you ever just wanted to come home from school and get a heart warming peanut butter jelly sandwich with a glass of milk on the side? If you want that day to come, this is the right sandwich for you . All you basically need is the following:

1 whole spoonful of peanut butter (any variety)
1 spoonful of jelly (any variety)
a regular sized bowl
a napkin or plate
several clean spoons
two slices of your choice of bread
container of fresh milk
1 cup
1 butter knife

First you get a bowl and put a spoonful of peanut butter in it. Then add a spoonful of jelly to it. Remember that you may use any kind of peanut butter and jelly you choose. This sandwich should make you feel comfy, cozy, and at home .


Then you take your spoon and mix the peanut butter and jelly together. Once you are done mixing, it should be creamy unless you chose chunky peanut. Then you would see nuts in your mixture. Next get your napkin or plate and put two slices of bread on it. Once you are done with that, you then scoop the peanut butter and jelly up with your spoon and place the mixture on one slice of bread.


Carefully take a butter knife and spread the peanut butter and jelly on the bread. Then take the slice of bread without peanut butter and jelly and place it on the other slice. Get a glass cup and the jug of milk. With great care, pour some milk into the glass. Make sure the milk is fresh and icy cold.


That's how you make a heart warming peanut butter jelly sandwich with a glass of milk on the side. Share the recipe with your mom and you shall be delighted.

Tuesday, April 14, 2009

Friday's Awesome Toasted Ham and Cheese Sandwich


by Hunter P.

     One Friday, my mom made me a toasted ham and cheese sandwich. I loved it! It was better than a frozen pizza for breakfast. So, I have decided that I absolutely must share this wonderful recipe with you. I`m going to show you how to make the best toast ham and cheese.
     First, you need two pieces of ham. The ham should be fresh from the store. Regular lunch meat ham from the deli should work.
     Next, you need two pieces of cheese. My mom uses white cheese or regular sandwich cheese. I like Kraft Sandwich cheese the best. It should be fresh, cold cheese from the refrigerated section.
     Then,you need two pieces of bread. My dad buys whole wheat bread which works well for this recipe. It is really good when it is soft, squishy and fresh.
     After that, you put the ingrediants together in this way: bread, ham, cheese, ham, cheese, and finally the last piece of bread. Be sure to put them on a plate when you put them together.
     Next, you open the toaster oven and put the sandwhich in the toaster for three minutes. This will make the toast crunchy and toasty brown. The cheese will be squishy, gooey, and soaked into the bread.
     For the best part, when it is done take, it out of the oven (using a potholder or towel) and put it on a plate. You can add some chips or whatever sidedish you would like with it. Finally, eat it!


Ingredients:

Two pieces of bread
Two pieces of cheese
Two pieces of ham
Toaster, Oven or Toaster Oven
Towel or Potholder
Plate

Wednesday, January 28, 2009

Calcite by Hunter L.

Calcite is an important mineral that most people don’t know about. In fact Calcite can be very interesting. It can be green, yellow, gray, white or colorless. If the calcite is pure, marble will be white since it is made from calcite. There are many different things in the world that are made of calcite. Seashells and limestone are made of calcite. It is also used to make walls that are found in houses. As you can tell, calcite is a vital mineral for people.

Monday, January 26, 2009

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