Hopscotch articles from December 2006

Hopscotch archives from December 2006

The sandwich--the original fast food.(Recipe)
December 1, 2006... Every day in school lunchrooms across America, hungry children eagerly open brown bags to bite into sandwiches. Most of them give little thought to just where this idea of a quick, easy, and portable meal came from. Legend has it that in the...

Sophia and the Christmas crib.(Short story)
December 1, 2006... Sophia hurried up the street, her breath forming white puff clouds in the cold December air. The lighted window of her grandfather's bakery shop shone like a beacon in the early morning darkness. Sophia stopped and looked in. There, surrounded...

Molly & Buttercup: postcards from the bed and the shed.
December 1, 2006... Dear Buttercup, Cooking up a scheme? Whatever are you talking about? How can Handsome Boy cook? And in the barn, no less. There's all that hay to consider and with the possibility of an errant spark, why he shouldn't be considering cooking...

A worthless weed?(Recipe)
December 1, 2006... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] If someone asked you to name a weed, chances are you would say "dandelion." Their sunny yellow faces pop up everywhere north of the equator: gardens, lawns, meadows, even in the cracks of sidewalks. They are almost...

What's cooking?
December 1, 2006... Some of your favorite foods may be in progress on this page. Look at the ingredients in each bowl or pan. See if you can figure out "what's cooking" and write the answers in the boxes below. 1 coca sugar salt milk ...

A salt secret.(Science)
December 1, 2006... Salt and sugar TASTE different. We all know that. But a scientist would know that they are different in other ways too. You can see why by trying this simple experiment. To KNOW why, you will have to have very sharp eyes or a magnifying glass....

Contest winners.
December 1, 2006... There once was a horse named Gray Who was tired of eating just hay. He ordered by phone A cookstove on loan And made bacon and eggs on a tray. Kirsten Irish / 15 yrs. Fogelsville, PA There once was a...

What's cookin'? Cross-number puzzle.
December 1, 2006... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] You may use the following information as needed: Cooking Measures 3 teaspoons = 1 tablespoon 16 tablespoons = 1 cup 2 cups = 1 pint 2 pints = 1 quart 4 quarts = 1 gallon Liquid (fluid) Measures 1...

Kid cooks can create fun in the kitchen.(Recipe)
December 1, 2006... [ILLUSTRATIONS OMITTED] Next time your morn or dad shoos you out of the kitchen, assure them that the kitchen is full of fun and educational opportunities. It is a great place to spend some quality time with your family too. The...

Doggie delights.(Recipe)
December 1, 2006... Surprise your dog for the winter holidays. Bake these tasty treats and watch your dog sit up and beg for more! Remember before baking: * Ask for permission to use the kitchen and oven. * Wash your hands. * Be careful with...

We go together.
December 1, 2006... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Hint: Each item is found in the kitchen. Below are mixed up words of things that go together. Unscramble each word and write it on the connecting line. The first one is done for you. ANTPUE TUBRET (peanut...

No. 34: how to make garlic knots.(Girl Power Comics)(Recipe)
December 1, 2006... We often teach you how to make knots in Girl Power Comics, but did you ever think we would teach you how to make knots you can eat? You'll want to make enough for a crowd, because these chewy, garlicky pizzeria treats will go fast! ...

Hashhouse Greek.
December 1, 2006... In the days before fast-food restaurants and pre-cooked meals, diners and lunch counters (sometimes called "hashhouses") ruled. Waitresses called out their orders to the short-order cook who prepared food on the spot. They often used special...

Find your recipes on the Internet.
December 1, 2006... [ILLUSTRATIONS OMITTED] Here is a little help to get you started with finding recipes on the Internet. You can go to any company, like www.ortega.com, or www.kraftfoods.com, and then just follow their directions to recipes. There are...

The Three Bears' recipe for porridge.(Recipe)
December 1, 2006... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Remember the story of Goldilocks and the Three Bears? Do you remember why the three bears took a walk in the forest? They went for a walk to let their bowls of porridge cool. Do you know what porridge is? ...

A well-seasoned puzzle.
December 1, 2006... Do you like to cook or help someone else cook? If so, you probably know that seasonings and spices are an important and tasty addition to most any cooking. Search the puzzle for the listed seasonings and spices. The unused letters spell out two...

The Great Fudge Debacle.(Poem)
December 1, 2006... The Great Fudge Debacle My cousin Bertha asked me once To come and spend the night. "We'll even make some fudge," she coaxed To whet my appetite. I read the recipe out loud As Bertha mixed and stirred. And...

A pie for every taste bud.(Short story)
December 1, 2006... [ILLUSTRATIONS OMITTED] Long before the table was set, before the cranberries were bought, even before the turkey came out of the refrigerator, Grandma Whittiker started baking pies. Mom dropped me off at Grandma's house on pie-baking...

Create your own cookbook.
December 1, 2006... [ILLUSTRATIONS OMITTED] Here is great gift idea that is fun to put together and costs very little to make. Create your own cookbook. It's an excellent gift, or you can make one for yourself. Moms have collected recipes for years. They are...

A-maze-ing cooking methods.
December 1, 2006... Find your way through the big cooking pot by connecting letters to spell out the following cooking methods: BOILING FRYING STEAMING ROASTING BAKING POACHING BROILING STEWING GRILLING. You may move in any direction, but no letter may be...

John's My Hero.(Poem)
December 1, 2006... John's My Hero Our teachers speak of Washington, Sam Adams, and the rest. I'll tell you of the patriot I think I like the best. In Massachusetts, John was born Two hundred years ago. He played among the...

White chocolate strawberry bouquet.
December 1, 2006... Content not available due to copyright restriction.

Word search puzzle.
December 1, 2006... Look forward, backward, up, down, and diagonally to find the following words. Cross the words off the list. After all the words are found, the letters remaining will spell something about cooking. BEURRE MANIE BOILING POINT BREAD...

Food funnies.
December 1, 2006... Q. What kind of fruit makes the best slippers? A. bananas Q. Why was the chef considered mean? A. He beat the eggs and whipped the cream. Q. What did the mayonnaise say to the mustard? A. "Close the refrigerator door, I'm dressing!"...

Potsy's pen pal club.(List)
December 1, 2006... Dear Readers, These are the new additions of Hopscotch girls who want to be pen pals. These do not include girls on the previous list. To receive the addresses, simply mail us a self-addressed, stamped #10 envelope. We'll send you the...

Potsy's post office.(Letter to the editor)
December 1, 2006... Dear Potsy, I'm in 7th grade and I turned 13 on October 22. So far I have two pen pals from your club. I was homeschooled, but now I go to public school. Reading books is my main hobby. My favorite color is lime green, and I love tree...

Mystery picture puzzle.
December 1, 2006... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] (2) slices of bread boot knife ladle mallet rolling pin mushroom carrot cherry measuring cup biscuit cutter egg straw crown candy onion cup...