6/30/09

STORYTIME: The Giant´s Magic Words --- Part 3

... The Giant quickly opened the door and waited for the king to speak. "I am the king, " the king said, "and I demand you to give us some of your food." The Giant stared at the king and firmly said, "No!". He closed the door and the king had to leave empty handed. As he was headed home, sad and worried that his kingdom would starve, a young boy came to his side. "What worries you my dear king?" the boy asked. The king told the boy what had happened. The boy listened carefully and replied, "I think I can do it, sir". "Do what?" the king asked. "I think I can get the Giant to give us the food we need," he explained. "But how? I´ve sent my messengers, my townspeople and the Giant won´t even give the food to me," the king argued. "Oh," said the boy, "but I know the secret magic words. I know I can do it."
(More tomorrow)

DAILY RECIPE: Ham and Cheese Oven Potatoes

3 large potatoes
3 slices of ham
butter
sour cream
grated Mozzarella cheese

Peel and thinly slice potatoes. Cut ham into tiny cubes. Coat a glass pan with butter. Fill with a layer of potatoes. Dot with butter and cream and sprinkle the ham and cheese. Follow with another layer of potatoes, butter, cream, ham and cheese. Continue, ending with the ham and cheese. Cover and place in hot oven until a toothpick inserted in center goes in easily. Slice to serve.

TIP OF THE DAY

Have your children listen to classical music every day. For babies and toddlers Mozart is highly recommended. Older children might enjoy Beethoven and Tchaikovsky (especially Swan Lake, Sleeping Beauty and the Nutcracker ballets).