5 Bento box lunch ideas for girls

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Lunch Box IdeasBento boxes are a great way to make lunch interesting and exciting for kids. They will bring a smile to your child's face and entice them to try new foods. When composing a bento box lunch, remember to include a variety of textures, colors and food groups. Here are five fun bento box ideas that any girl would love. 1Butterfly Lunch

Packed in an Easy Lunchbox

This lunch contains peanut butter roll-ups and grape skewers, snack mix, cucumber slices , blueberries and an orange.

2Flower Power

Packed in a GoodByn

This lunch contains cheese, crackers, strawberries, grapes, carrots and celery.

3DIY Bagel Pizza Kit

Packed in an Easy Lunchbox

For this bento, there is a mini bagel, small container of pizza sauce, mini turkey pepperoni, shredded cheese and diced apples. Kids will have fun building their own bagel pizza for lunch!

4I Heart You

Packed in a Planet Box

This lunch has a heart-shaped jelly sandwich, with a mini-heart cut out and filled with sprinkles. In the smaller compartments are heart kiwi and blueberries, graham cracker cookies, carrots and a heart container of dressing for dipping.

5Princess Power

Packed in an Easy Lunchbox

For this bento box, there is a princess crown sandwich, crown-shaped cucumbers, fruit leather, yogurt and a fruit salad.

Bento tip

Silicone muffin cups, food picks and cookie cutters are the perfect tools to help you bring a bento lunch to life. These cheap tools can be purchased at most major grocery stores.

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Pink slime gone from McDonald's burgers

Despite McDonalds' seemingly good intentions behind its use of "pink slime" in its burgers to fight bacteria commonly found in meats and produce, the controversial additive didn't do the fast food giant any favors.

McDonald's removes slime additive

Although McDonald's claims that the decision to discontinue the slime was made over a year ago, many still believe Jamie Oliver's Food Revolution played a big part in the decision.

McDonald's announced this week that it has completely eliminated the use of the "pink slime," a.k.a. ammonium hydroxide, from its famous hamburgers, according to MSNBC. The slime, a common ingredient in household cleaners and some explosives -- no joke -- was used to kill bacteria found in meat. Despite the USDA claiming this is "generally safe to use for food," the public was outraged when it was discovered and publicized by chef and TV personality, Jamie Oliver.

Learn about Jamie Oliver's Food Revolution >>Chemical burgers

An episode of Jamie Oliver's Food Revolution, titled "Pink Slime," aired in April of 2011. Oliver labeled the pink slime "the cheapest form of dog food" and called the use of it in food "shocking." (View Jamie Oliver's episode on pink slime.)

Even though Oliver's episode was seen both nationally and internationally, McDonald's claims the discontinuation of the product was not tied to one event, but instead was made to further its compliance with standards for the global raw beef movement.

This is demonstrated by recent McDonald's commercials, including interviews with ranchers and produce famers, which show a trend toward more local, farm fresh products in its restaurants. In addition, McDonald's claims that the pink slime has been off the supply chain since August of 2010, months before Oliver's episode aired.

Make your own

Whether you believe it or not, I'll argue the best way to avoid pink slime -- or any slime, for that matter -- in your burgers is to cook them at home.

Tell us

Do you believe McDonald's removed "pink slime" from its meat on its own or as a result of Jamie Oliver's show?

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3 Creepy cocktails for your Halloween bash

Halloween cocktails
Spooky but tasty drink recipes!

If you're throwing a Halloween party this year, serve up one of these ghoulish specialty cocktails, sure to frighten those afraid of creepy crawlers.

Don't let the eerie names of these cocktails fool you. With flavored vodka and sweet fruit juices, you'll dazzle your guests behind the bar.

Dracula's kiss

Serves 1

Ingredients:1-1/2 ounces SKYY Infusions Blood Orange1-1/2 ounces blueberry pomegranate juice1 ounce blood orange puree1/2 ounce lemon juice1/2 ounce simple syrupDirections:

Combine all ingredients into a shaker and shake vigorously. Strain into a martini glass. Garnish with an orange peel.

The creepy crawler

Serves 1

Ingredients:2 ounces SKYY Infusions Blood Orange1 teaspoon passion fruit syrup1/2 ounce orange juice1/2 ounce pineapple juiceDirections:

Shake all ingredients and pour in a low-ball glass filled with ice. Top with a hibiscus flower and a teaspoon of hibiscus flower syrup.

The itsy bitsy

Serves 1

Ingredients:1 ounce X-Rated Fusion Liqueur1/2 ounce SKYY Vodka1-1/2 ounces black raspberry liqueur3 blackberriesDirections:

Muddle two or three blackberries in a shaker. Place remaining ingredients in a cocktail shaker filled with ice and shake vigorously. Strain into a chilled martini glass rimmed with black rim.

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How to make old fashioned homemade doughnuts

Doughnuts From ScratchWhen you offer your family doughnuts as a treat, do you get them at the bakery or out of your own kitchen? Now it's easy to make them at home!

Prepare ahead of time

Preparation is the key to making doughnuts without it turning into complete chaos. Have all of your utensils, ingredients and especially your coatings laid out, and give yourself plenty of space. If you have a small kitchen, you could set up a card table to put together your "assembly line."

Easy homemade doughnuts recipe

The first time we made our homemade doughnuts we used premade biscuits in the tube. This is so much fun, and it just doesn't get any easier.

Ingredients:2-4 tubes of buttermilk or homestyle biscuitsConfectioners' sugarCinnamonGranulated sugarvegetable oil for fryinga candy/oil thermometer (optional, but VERY useful)tiny round cookie cutter (see below for option)stainless steel tongscookie sheets lightly sprayed with cooking spraypaper towelplatesDirections:

Remove biscuits from tubes and place on sprayed cookie sheet, one tube at a time works well. Take a tiny 1 inch cookie cutter, or as I used, a clean medicine cup that comes with children's pain reliever (it's the perfect size!). Press down in the middle of each biscuit until it cuts through the dough. Remove hole and set aside on a cookie sheet. This is the "assembly line" part if the kids are helping.While you are preparing doughnuts, heat your oil in a fryer or on top of the stove in a large pan (cast iron works well for this) until oil is 370 degrees. Place three or four doughnuts at a time in the oil, watching carefully. When the bottom is golden brown, flip over with the tongs, to fry the other side. This happens very quickly! Remove doughnuts to a cookie sheet lined with paper towel. Allow to drain/cool just for one minute or so then drop in coating. When coated remove to a plate. The "holes" can be done last. Be careful, these fry VERY fast because they are so small.Coatings: We used plain confectioners' sugar, and cinnamon mixed with granulated sugar until light brown in color. Place each coating in a medium size bowl.

Making doughnuts from scratch

Since that first time I found a recipe in an old cookbook that is easy, and makes a true homemade doughnut. Use the same instructions as above once they are cut out.

Quick doughnuts from scratch

Makes about 3 dozen doughnuts.

Ingredients:4 cups sifted flour1/2 tsp. nutmeg1/4 tsp. cinnamon1 tsp. salt3/4 tsp. baking soda1/2 tsp. cream of tartar2 tablespoons shortening3/4 cup sugar2 eggs1 cup sour milk or buttermilkDirections:

Sift together flour, salt, soda, cream of tartar and spices. Cream shortening and sugar; add eggs and beat until light and fluffy. Add milk and then sifted dry ingredients. Mix thoroughly until smooth. With as little handling as possible, roll dough out on floured board 1/4 inch thick. Let stand for 20 minutes. Cut with 2 1/2 inch cutter or glass bottom, and use a small cutter for the middle. Fry as above.

Variations

Chocolate: Add 1 1/2 squares melted bitter chocolate, 1 tsp. vanilla and 1/4 cup more sugar to recipe.Orange: Add 2 tablespoons finely grated orange rind to recipe. Using all egg yolks with give the dough and orange color.Molasses: Reduce sugar to 1/4 cup and add one cup molasses, 1 tsp ginger and 1 more cup flour to recipe.Note

Place the "assembly line" away from the stove, and be careful around hot oil; be sure to let the doughnuts cool slightly before allowing the kids to put them in the coatings.

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5 Fitness fads to avoid in the new year

Skip the shake weight, ladies

Shoes that help you lose weight? A weight that shakes you to fitness? Here are a few fitness fads to avoid in the new year.

We've all seen fitness products and diets advertised on television and in stores. They promise drastic results, which is usually the first clue in spotting a fad. While getting your body moving is a good thing, there are a few fitness fads you may want to avoid, and here are a few reasons why.

Eating one ingredient

A diet based solely on eating cookies? A lettuce-only lunch? Just grapefruit — all day? It's obvious when a diet has you eating only one food or ingredient, it's a bad fad. Your body needs a variety of foods, including grains, healthy fats and protein to thrive. Eat real food and avoid diets that have you skipping out on entire food groups.

Miracle toning apparel

From shoes that help you tone as you walk to sports bras that burn fat as you wear them, it's clear that nothing you wear can help you shed pounds. The shoes may help you activate different muscles, but you can't rely on them to lose weight or really increase your fitness level. Hop on the treadmill with your good ol' Reeboks — it'll work much better.

The shake weight

Aside from laughing hysterically watching the television advertisements, this device can't replace regular exercise. True, you do move the weight (it doesn't just vibrate you to better health), but it can't be relied on for a good upper-body workout. Sorry, you'll have to stick to chaturangas, push-ups, and back rows to build up your upper bod.

Strip aerobics

It's true that aerobic exercise is essential for staying fit and losing weight, but doing it in the buff? OK, while some of these fads are just "strip-tease" aerobics and don't involve going naked, how likely are you to stick with this program? It's something you could only do at home, and with that much energy — and that kind of energy — it's likely wasted doing it home alone in front of the TV. We're not saying there's anything wrong with a regular striptease if that floats your boat, but it's not a good idea for a standard fitness routine.

Cleansing

It sounds legit — you temporarily cleanse your body eating only a few foods or following a cleanse formula. But the truth here is that your liver and kidneys already do a great job detoxing your body. You can lose water weight during a detox, but you can also lose muscle mass due to a lack of nutrients. Your metabolism can take a beating and your fat storage can actually go up. We prefer eating foods that flush your system so you don't need to be "cleansed."

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Avocado, salmon and egg crostini

Bite-sized delights

Crostini are the perfect bites for appetizers, snacks or even light meals. These avocado, salmon and egg crostini come together quickly but have no shortage of flavor.

There are times when we're pressed for time and all we can manage is to whip up something quick and easy. But "fast" food doesn't have to be unhealthy. This crostini dish can serve as a hearty snack or light dinner, and it's a whole lot healthier than hitting the drive-thru.

Avocado, salmon and egg crostini recipe

Yields 4

Ingredients: 1 avocado, peeled and diced3-1/2 ounces smoked salmon, sliced into strips2 eggs1-1/2 ounces milkChives, chopped finelyExtra-virgin olive oilSalt1/2 lemon4 slices baguette (or other bread)Directions:

Toast bread slices on a stovetop griddle or in a toaster.In a bowl, whisk eggs with a pinch of salt and milk.Pour a drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil into a pan. When hot, cook egg mixture. Turn off the heat when the eggs are still a bit runny.Place scrambled eggs on top of the bread, top with diced avocado and 1-2 slices salmon. Squeeze lemon juice on top of salmon. Sprinkle with chopped chives.

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