Play and Learn With Food (Homemade Cheddar Crackers)
The ChowBaby recently got this Giant Play and Learn activity book from his Grandma. I thought it was yet another “‘pecial present” that would, after 5 minutes of excitement, sit on the shelf collecting dust. And I certainly didn’t think it would make its way onto ChowMama. But days into Isaac’s obsession with this book, I realized I was wrong.
It’s no secret that (despite the stress it causes this clean freak) I am a proponent of allowing kids to play with their food. This book won me over with its games that prominently feature kitchens, vegetables and gardens. Isaac loves the wide variety of fun and creative activities (which are contextualized by a loose through line—great for younger kids), but especially loved making characters out of veggie stickers. And, the best part for me: no mess!
It’s recommended for kids 4-8, but I think my 2 1/2-year-old is getting lots of value out of this wonderful activity book. Check it out and let me know what you think. And while your ChowBaby is occupied with her new Play and Learn book, you can remind yourself of the value of self-feeding and allowing kids to play with food while putting your money where your mouth is with these super easy, outrageously scrumptious Homemade Cheese Crackers. (Also a great back to school recipe.)
Brooke’s Homemade Cheddar Crackers
(can be served to kids 10+ mos)
1/2 cup organic butter
1/2 lb organic sharp cheddar cheese, grated (the sharper, the better)
1 1/2 cup organic flour
1/2 tsp salt
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. Cream together butter and cheese.
3. Mix flour and salt. Then add flour mixture into cheese and butter mixture. Mix well.
4. Roll dough into 1 inch balls and place on ungreased cookie sheet. Flatten and prick top with a fork.
5. Bake for 12-15 minutes.
6 Responses to “Play and Learn With Food (Homemade Cheddar Crackers)”
September 23rd, 2009 saat: 12:41 am
Great crackers, I just made them for my family today…a big hit. I also gave you a shout out on my blog…tomorrow!
September 23rd, 2009 saat: 8:27 am
So glad you love them as much as we do. And thanks for the shout out!
October 22nd, 2009 saat: 7:40 pm
Stacie/Nicole/Brooke/Anyone
I tried to make this tonight and my dough just wouldn’t come together. It was crumbly and sandy and I could get it to make a ball with some effort but it all just fell to pieces again when I tried to flatten with a fork. Any ideas where I went wrong? does this need water too? thanks
October 22nd, 2009 saat: 7:58 pm
ps. they taste AWESOME (good sharp cheddar is definitely key) but I can’t get them to look anywhere near as pretty as the picture….
October 23rd, 2009 saat: 11:25 am
hi kate,
glad that they tasted good! but sorry that the dough didn’t come together easily. i wonder: sometimes really good sharp cheddar is dry and crumbly–was yours? also, was your butter room temp? then how long did you work/mix the dough once you added the flour to the cheese/butter mix?
if you don’t think any of these things is the explanation, then i’m stumped! (was the room you were working in cold? a stretch, but…) if you’re willing to try these again and the same thing happens, then i’d add cold water little bits at a time until the dough comes together. should help a great deal.
hope this is helpful. anyone else have thoughts?!
stacie
February 12th, 2010 saat: 11:48 pm
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