Memories & Recipes
Healthy snacks keep school kids going
Cindy Garrick

School is back in session. For our neighborhood kids, Laura (Newton) and I hosted a back to school swimming party. The guests included Lake Lolley, Mary Katherine Bradford, Margaret Bradford, Jacob Allen, Cheyenne Hicks, Zach Garrick, Tyler Overton, Justin Baugh, Nicole Powell, Eric Jones, Seth Newton, Bethany Walker and Erin Rivera.

Each of the children were excited to be going back to school the next morning. I encouraged each child to do their best to learn all that is presented to them by their teachers. I think they are going to all do a very good job this year. Remember to give your child an added advantage by starting their day off with a good breakfast. I prefer to include protein to "rev up" their brain cells.

Nicole comes by the store every morning to pick up her pigs in the blanket. Margaret likes red hots and grits and Mary Katherine prefers scrambled eggs. Bethany and Seth like patty sausage biscuits with juice while Erin eats scrambled eggs and peanut butter toast. Justin likes the whole breakfast; after all his grandmother is the one cooking for everyone!

Now here are some recipes for some healthy afternoon snacks or quick meals on the go; in case you need to get to cheerleader practice or football or band!

Real Fish Sticks

1 pkg. frozen prepared fish sticks

1 pkg. wooden skewers

Ketchup - mustard - tartar sauce

Prepare fish sticks according to directions on package. When done place each fish stick on a skewer. Plate the fish sticks with the chosen condiments. You can substitute the fish with chicken tenders, sausage or any other variety of prepared meats.

Chocolate Fruit and Nuts

6 oz. semi sweet chocolate chips

1/4 c half and half

1 tsp vanilla

Any variety of fresh fruit and nuts

Melt chocolate chips in double boiler. Add half and half stirring until hot; add vanilla. Serve each child sliced bananas, apples, walnuts, pecans or any other variety of mixtures; a small cup of hot chocolate sauce and some skewers. Each child can dip his own snack. This is especially good for picky eaters. (You can use the leftover skewers from the fish sticks!)

Breakfast Burrito

1/2 lb. ground sausage

1 pkg. soft flour tortillas (8")

4 eggs

1 jar salsa

1/2 c grated cheese

Salt & pepper

Cook sausage in skillet; drain fat. Warm tortilla according to package directions. Scramble the eggs. Divide the eggs, sausage, salsa and cheese evenly among tortillas. Season to taste. Fold tortillas and serve immediately. Top with more salsa and sour cream if desired.

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