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Hope Sees Her Condor by author/illustrator Lester Feldman

6/16/2020

Do you enjoy watching birds in your backyard or at a park? Want to get kids excited about birdwatching? This picture book is the perfect way to begin! Here's the description. This charming picture book featuring intergenerational birdwatchers will capture your heart. Based on a true story, Lester and his granddaughter, Hope, take a trip up the mountain to see the largest bird in North America, a condor. On the way down the mountain, they are surprised by another exciting sighting! A book to inspire the birder in all of us.

Amy Houts of Houts & Home Publications LLC is thrilled to announce she is releasing artist Lester Feldman's first picture book, HOPE SEES HER CONDOR. Lester is a birder--that's a new word for a birdwatcher, one who travels to see birds. He's made many trips and has seen hundreds of birds. As an artist, Lester draws the birds he has spotted. Ever since Amy was a young girl, she has admired Lester's artistic talent and is thrilled to be helping him make this dream come true.

To purchase, visit the checkout page.

Lester Feldman, both the author and illustrator, has been a Birder since he was Hope's age. He has seen 650 plus bird species in North America where he prefers to "Bird." A retired Advertising Art Director, he now birds mainly from the windows of his house.
Bernice, Lester's wife of 70 years, created the typography for this book. Lester refers to Bernice as his "Creative Director."

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DESSERT: CROISSANT S'MORES ON THE GRILL

6/5/2020

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What kid doesn't love s'mores? These jazzed-up classic camping s’mores feature a flaky croissant crust and heaping portions. You'll get that hint of smoky flavor you'd get at the campsite without having to scrounge up sticks. All ages can follow along with this simple recipe, and the littlest get to show off their newly-learned counting skills. All told, this snack can be ready in less than five minutes — if all your Masterchef Juniors work together.

TASKS FOR CHILDREN
Ages 3 to 5 Count out the marshmallows Break and count chocolate squares
Ages 5 to 7 All tasks above Slice mini croissants in half
Ages 8 to 12 All tasks above Layer marshmallows, chocolate squares on hot croissant half, top with the other half
Ages 13+ All tasks above Turn on grill, set temp, monitor Toast sandwiches on grill

INGREDIENTS

6 mini croissants, sliced in half
25 large marshmallows
8 ounces thin squares good-quality chocolate

DIRECTIONS

Heat the grill to medium-high (400°F)
Place the croissant halves on the grill grate, cut-side down and toast the croissants for only one minute (they will toast quickly so keep a close eye on them).
Remove from grill and assemble the s'mores by layering marshmallows and chocolate squares and top with the other croissant half to make a toasty croissant s'mores sandwich.
Place the croissant sandwiches on the grill and toast for 30 seconds to one minute to allow the chocolate to melt and marshmallows to get golden.
Remove the s'mores from the grill and serve warm while they're still gooey. Enjoy!

Recipe adapted from our Croissant S'mores recipe.

STAY SAFE AND HAVE FUN
The past 4 weeks, the Houts & Home blog has posted 4 grilling recipes. The activities in these four recipes will give kids an age-appropriate introduction to key cooking and grilling tasks. Make sure you always supervise as they work, and pay close attention to tasks they're trying for the first time. These simple recipes should make the process foolproof and fun.

See here for the overall Kids in the Kitchen cooking guide from Traeger Grills.

BIG THANKS TO TRAEGER GRILLS for sharing their recipes!

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Hope Sees Her Condor by author/illustrator Lester Feldman

DESSERT: CROISSANT S'MORES ON THE GRILL

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