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Show I f taJ ! I ATH ti IT AS - mm MAKES A VERSATILE TRE AFTER-SCHOO- L If back to school means back to fixing snacks, the peanut growers from Texas have some big ideas just for you. Theyre also offering 10 timely : homework habits. tips for helping youngsters develop after-scho- ol A-pl- us childs Its a fact that kids of all ages love peanut butter. Each and every day, 50 million people enjoy the spread in some form whether as part of Americas favorite sandwich, as the key ingredient in a snack recipe or as . the smooth topping to a crunchy base. While peanut butter has been around for more than 100 years, many parents are just discovering that it offers a tasty enticement for getting kids hooked on the habit. Combining the healthful spread with favorites like apples and celery makes it easy for crisp youngsters to eat five servings of fruits and vegetables each day. Even served alone, peanut butter packs a nutritious punch. For example, two tablespoons of peanut butter contain nine grams of protein, about 20 percent of a .. and 40 percent of an more protein, on an adults daily needs. ThatS basis, than in meat or cheese. Besides protein, peanut butter offers lots of vitamins and minerals and a fair amount of fiber. And it has no cholesterol. The fats in peanut butter are monounsaturated or polyunsaturated, the kind of fats some researchers say may help reduce cholesterol in the body. Need more reasons to include peanut butter in your familys peanuts, too schedule? The Texas peanut growers have developed some recipes that junior cooks can make with adult supervision. The growers are also inviting fledgling chefs to join the Texas Peanut Kids Club and receive more recipes. ounce-for-oun- ce after-scho- kid-test- ol ed tty a to make It takes 540 peanuts butter. jar of peanut butter eac We eat enough peanut would cover year that, if spread, floor of the Grand Canyon. 12-oun- most kids finish high By the time each eaten school, they wiil have ,,t. i JfhHhfaftiiAU- and easily elderly patients. and jelly Sprinkle this snack mix over breakfast cereal, ice cream or frozen yogurt, layer it with pudding, or enjoy it on its own for an anytime snack. Til INGREDIENTS: 1 INGREDIENTS: 2 cups cereal (granola, bran squares, oat circles) 2 cups chopped, mixed dried fruit (apricots, apples, cherries, peaches, prunes, V peanuts cup tablespoon peanut oil dry-roast- EQUIPMENT: dry measuring cups measuring spoons teaspoon salt (omit if salted peanuts are used) rubber spatula food processor or blender WHAT YOU DO: Food Processor Method: (use metal blade) 1. Place ingredients in container and close. 2. Plug in. 3. Process for 3 to 5 minutes. 4. Stop machine. Scrape sides of container with rubber spatula. 5. Start the machine. Continue processing until mixture is a smooth paste. Blender Method: 1. Place ingredients in blender. Close lid. 2. Push button to blend. Let blend several minutes. 3. Turn blender off. 4. Remove lid. Use a rubber spatula to scrape mixture from blender sides to the bottom. 5. Close lid. Continue blending until mixture is a smooth paste. Store in a tightly closed jar in the refrigerator. Stir peanut butter before serving. Makes 1 cup peanut butter. peanuts EQUIPMENT: ' 1 TEXAS FEMUR IJO Heres how to make peanut butter for dipping or dunking, spreading or stuffing, slapping or slathering. TEXAS COWPOKE TRAIL MIX IVi fivvj , ftrftn Tim DOWN-HOM- E dry-roast- , hr ' fcvS dates or figs) cups fV- - invented in Peanut butter was who ground up 1 890 by a doctor serve as a nutnuous peanuts to for hts digested food the 1,500 peanut butter sandwiches. V ce large mixing bowl dry measuring cups measuring spoons mixing spoons WHAT YOU DO: 1. In a large bowl, stir together cereal, chopped dried fruits, peanuts, pretzel sticks and coconut, if desired. 2. Add cinnamon and honey, tossing well to coat mixture. d cookie sheets. Bake in a 350 oven for 10 3. Spread mixture on minutes. Cool; store in a tightly covered container. Makes about 7Yi cups trail mix. dry-roast- foil-line- ...... rv-- t'.A iMlilo! C (1st mm 1, A is for Apple Slices or chunks of tart, crisp apple contrast spectacularly with the smooth creaminess of peanut butter. Here is an example. Peanut Butter and Apple Walk-Awa- y Carefully slice off the top of an apple at the base of the stem and set aside. Remove apple core. Brush the cut sides of apple with lemon juice. Fill cored apple with 2 tablespoons of peanut butter (can be combined with raisins or other dried fruits). Replace apple top and wrap in plastic wrap until ready to eat. fl is for flutter Peanut flutter a snack ingredient more American best than peanut butter. Heres one of the There's hardly sure-fir- e ways to eat it. Lone Star Peanut Butter 'n' Jelly Slather 2 tablespoons peanut butter on one side of a slice of bread. Spread 1 tablespoon jam or jelly on a second slice. Slap the two together cookie cutter. For and cut with a the ultimate in aroma and flavor, try grilling the sandwich. Spread softened butter or margarine on both of the outward sides of the bread. Grill the first side until brown, then turn and grill on the other side. star-shap- C is for Celery not just eating habits, but homework habits time is the perfect time to fine-tun- e as well. Here are 10 tips from the Texas peanut growers for helping your child chalk up a successful school year. These are things you can do to prepare your child for homework. Back-to-scho- ol . ! J. Start now. If you have a preschooler, set aside some quiet time each day. Read to your child or help him or her enjoy an educational game. This will help your child develop the discipline needed for tackling homework assignments later on. 2. Once your child is in school, agree on the same homework time each day. Even if your child has no assignments on a particular day, he or she can read or enjoy other creative activities during homework time. ;3. Set up a quiet, comfortable study area, away from your childs normal play area if possible. Necessary elements are adequate lighting, comfortable seating, ample workspace, good ventilation and a space to store study materials. 4. Reduce distractions. Turn off the radio, TV or CD player and establish rules against using the phone during study time. Also ensure that others in the 2 family honor the quiet time. 5. Give your child the tools needed for homework projects. This can include essentials like pencils, erasers, crayons and paper. You dont have to establish an library, but older children also can benefit from such resources as a dictionary, an atlas and an encyclopedia. : I ' f t 6. Teach your child that the library can be a best friend. Get your child acquainted with the public or school library by demonstrating how it works and how much fun it can be. Also help your child develop other sources for locating resources like books, magazines and newspapers. 7. Be a positive role model. During your childs homework time, do some of your own homework. For example, read the newspaper, pay the bills or plan family activities. healthful snacks 8. Work with your child in choosing and making treats. Just as positive homework habits as study break or help develop a childs mind, nutritious snacks help develop a childs body. good-tastin- g, 9. Help your child feel good about school projects by making them enjoyable activities. For example, show your child how and relevant to math skills work during a special trip to the grocery store. 10. Dont stop here. Now that you know how to prepare your child for homework, talk with his or her teacher about how to actually help your child with homework. Your positive involvement is essential for your childs success in school and beyond. Add the crunchy gooctness of celery to the creamy protein of peanut butter, and youve got a delicious, nutritious twosome. Here's how. Texas Bugs on a Log Fill trimmed and chilled celery stalks with cream cheese and top with peanut butter and raisins (Texas bugs). Or skip the cream cheese, fill the stalks with pure peanut butter and top with raisins. RECIPE BROCHDRE AND TEXAS PEANUT KIDS CLUB OFFER Join the Texas Peanut Kids Club, and youll get a colorful, signed certificate, a recipe brochure called Dang Crunchy, Plumb Good Texas Peanut Recipes for Kids and two collectible peanut stickers. Just send $1 to cover postage and handling to: Texas Peanut Kids Club co Texas Peanut Producers Board P.O. Box 398 Gorman, TX 76454 |