This is one of my favorite springtime projects to do with the kids. We learn how the sun can cause a chemical reaction.
You can buy this special paper that has been treated to create images with various objects and the sun. You place the object(s) on a piece of paper and then put the paper in sunlight for 1-2 minutes. The solar printing is finished when exposed areas of the paper turn white. The area underneath your object will be blue since the sun didn't hit that area. Take the paper out of the sunlight and remove the objects. Run water over the paper and then let it lay to dry.
KOOL-AID SLURPEE
1 packet Lemonade Kool-Aid
1/2 cup sugar
2 cups seltzer or club soda
5 large strawberries, stems removed
2 1/2 cups ice
Add all ingredients to the blender with ice; pulse until the ice is finely crushed. Serve immediately.
As seen in Vintage Affair Magazine 2015 summer issue // Photography and article by Stel Bailey
ICE-CREAM FLOATS
1 package of unsweetened Kool-Aid drink mix, any flavor
2 cups of water
1/2-1/3 cup of sugar
4 cups of ice
1-2 scoops of vanilla ice cream
In a blender, combine Kool-Aid, water, sugar, and ice. Blend. Pour into two large glasses and add a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
As seen in Vintage Affair Magazine 2015 summer issue // Photography & Article by Stel Bailey
YELLOW CRUSH
1 fresh pineapple, cored & cut into chunks
1 cup tequila
1 cup water
1 cup of orange juice
2 limes, juiced
Place all ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth. Pour into pitcher.
Next time you're taking in the warm hues of a sunset, slice up this fruity concoction for the perfect amount of summer relaxation.
BLUE HAWAIIAN
Invented in Hawaii in the 1950s, this drink will have you crooning like Elvis.1-ounce light rum
1-ounce blue curacao
2 ounces of pineapple juice
1 ounce cream of coconut
1 cup crushed ice
Add all ingredients to the blender with ice; puree on high until smooth. Pour into a chilled highball glass.
It has a hint of sweetness and sourness and a bit of a kick. Take a look at these two tropical cocktail recipes. Ideally suited to sipping by the pool or beach as the sun goes down. They also have that color that makes them perfect for dressing up with paper umbrellas, wax flowers, or fruit wedges on the side. You really can't overdress on this drink. Get a taste of these tropical drinks by following the recipes below.
As seen in Vintage Affair Magazine 2015 summer issue // Photography & article by Stel Bailey
As seen in Vintage Affair Magazine 2015 summer issue // Photography & article by Stel Bailey
1. Peanut Butter and Pumpkin Dog Treat Recipe
- ½ cup whole wheat flour
- ½ cup pumpkin puree
- 2 eggs
- 2 tablespoons peanut butter
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
Bake at 350 degrees for twenty (20) to twenty-five (25) minutes.
2. Banana and Pumpkin Dog Treat Recipe
- 2 ½ cups whole wheat flour
- ½ cup pumpkin puree
- 1 very ripe banana
- 1 tablespoon honey
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
Bake at 350 degrees for ten (10) to twelve (12) minutes.
3. Apple Pumpkin Dog Treat Recipe
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 4 - 4.5 cups payment plus additional
- 1 egg
- 1 medium apple
Bake at 400 degrees for ten (10) to fifteen (15) minutes.
4. Pumpkin Ice Dog Treat Recipe
- 1 cup plain yogurt
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
Mix pumpkin and yogurt together in a bowl. Portion evenly in ice cube trays. Freeze for 24 hours.
5. Carrot and Pumpkin Dog Treat Recipe
- 1 cup whole wheat flour
- 3/4 cup pumpkin puree
- 1/4 cup shredded carrots
- 1 egg, slightly beaten
Bake at 350 degrees for thirty (30) to thirty-five (35) minutes.
