Kids Against Bullying

Sunday, April 1, 2012…5:00 PM

Help raise awareness of about child abuse and neglect in Delaware!

The Circle, Georgetown, Delaware. (Rain location: The Old Courthouse on S. Bedford Street)

For information visit, www.cffde.org or contact: Jenn Ford, Children and Families First, 302-777-9791

*If you have a healthy recipe for a meal or treat, send it to, kody@kodyobear.com and it just might make it to Kody’s Kitchen.

You might not think apples and cider make a soup, but with the addition of some spices the apples take on a savory complexity. To lower the fat, replace the cream with undiluted evaporated skim milk.

Irish Parsnip and Apple Soup, by Chef Jim Coleman

Serves 6

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 pound parsnips, thinly sliced
• 1 pound apples, peeled/cored/sliced
• 1 leek ( white and late green part only ) cleaned, cut in half lengthwise, and finely chopped
• 1 chopped onion
• 2 teaspoons curry powder
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon ground coriander
• ½ teaspoon cardamom seeds
• 1 large crushed garlic clove
• 2-½ to 3 cups chicken broth
• 1 cup apple cider or juice
• ½ cup cream
• Salt and pepper
• chopped chives

Directions

1. Melt the butter in a large saucepan over medium heat and add the parsnips, apples, leeks and onions.

2. Sauté for 2 to 3 minutes. Add the curry powder, spices and garlic and cook for about 2 minutes, stirring well.

3. Add the stock. Cover and simmer gently for 20 to 30 minutes, or until the parsnips are quite soft.

4. Puree in a blender or food processor. Strain, and if too thick, dilute with a little stock or water. Add the cream and bring to a simmer and serve.

5. Serve garnished with chopped chives.

Chicken Lollipops, by Melissa D’Arabian

Serves 4

Preheat oven to 400′F. Cut 2 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves into 6 equal pieces. In a medium bowl, combine 1 Tbsp olive oil, juice from ½ lemon, 2 Tbsp barbecue sauce, and salt and pepper to taste, then toss with chicken until coated. Marinate for 15 minutes, then bake on a cookie sheet for 15 minutes, turning chicken once at 7 minutes. After the chicken is cooked, spear each piece with a bamboo skewer or lollipop stick (found at crafts stores). Make a dip mixing ¼ fat-free ranch dressing with ¼ tsp chili powder. Enjoy!

Corn Cheeseburgers, serves 4 (Ready in 20 Minutes)

Combine 1 lb ground beef, kernels cut from 1 ear of corn, 2tsp cumin, and salt and pepper. Form into four 3/4-inch-thick patties. Grill 3 minutes on both sides, then add a slice of your favorite cheese (so it begins to melt) and remove from grill. Build burgers topped with condiments and sliced tomatoes and avocado’s

*GET THE KIDS IN ON THE ACTION, They can take orders, then build burgers to everyone’s liking.

Steak Salad, serves 4 (Ready in 30 Minutes)

Heat grill on high. Cut 2 hearts of romaine in half lengthwise, drizzle with oil, and add salt and pepper. Grill cut side down, 1 to 2 minutes, until grill marks appear. Remove and roughly chop. Season 1 lb skirt steak with salt and pepper, and grill about 2 minutes per side. Remove from heat and let rest 5 minutes, then slice thinly across the grain. Toss romaine, 1 pint quartered cherry tomatos, kernels cut from 2 ears of corn, and your favorite dressing. Divide salad among 4 plates and top with steak and 1/4 of a sliced avocado. ( PICKY-EATER PLEASER , Serve the components they like in a divided toddler plate, with the dressing as a dip.

CREAMY CORN SOUP WITH SALSA, serves 4 (Ready in 25 minutes)

SOUP Cut the kernels off 4 large ears of corn. Pur’ee half with 2 cups chicken stock in a food processor (or blender), pour into a soup pot, then repeat  with the rest of the corn and another 2 cups stock. Add salt and pepper, then simmer for about 10 minutes, until slightly thickened. Pour into bowls and and top with salsa. SALSA Combine 2 chopped tomatoes, 1/2 onion, and an optional 1/4 to 1/2 jalapeno in a food processor with the juice of 1/2 lime, 2 tbsp chopped cilantro, and salt and pepper to taste. Pulse 6 to 10 times, then pour into a bowl and stir in 1 small diced avocado. (GET THE KIDS IN N THE ACTION they can peel the corn husks and press the buttons on the food processor.

Spring Pasta…..Jamie Oliver, TV’s Food Revolution

Cook 1 lb dried fettuccine in a large pot of salted boiling water according to package directions. Meanwhile, reheat 4 cups of homemade tomato sauce in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Snap the woody ends of a bunch (about 8 oz) of asparagus stalks and discard. Slice the stalks finely with a knife (or use a food processor), leaving the tips whole. Add the sliced asparagus and the tips to the sauce and simmer for about 1 minute, then remove from the heat and stir in a few fresh basil leaves, if handy. By now your pasta should be cooked. Save a cup of cooking water before draining the pasta. Quickly add the fettuccine to your sauce and toss, adding splashes of pasta water as needed to loosen sauce. Serve with a drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil and a grating of fresh parmesan cheese. What Is An Approximate Portion Size? Adults= 1 cup of cooked pasta + ½ cup of sauce. Kids ages 2 to 11 = ¼ to ½ cup of cooked pasta + ¼ to ½ cup of sauce, depending on child’s age, size and activity level.

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Laurel Library, Laurel Delaware (302) 875-3184

Take a Field Trip To Your Library!

Are you looking for a place to take your group on a field trip? Teachers, looking for a trip that supports your academic goals? The Laurel Public Library welcomes children and teen groups to visit and explore! To schedule a visit, simply fill out the Field Trip Form or you can contact our Youth Services Librarian, Cindy Woodruff.

Cassandra’s Recycle Art Club

Every Other Saturday from 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

October 8th and 22nd

November 5th and 19th
December 3rd and 17th
January 7th and 21st

Grades K – 6th

Seaford Library and Culture Center, Seaford DE.

Family Fun Night!

Mark Your Calendars once a month for our

4th or 5th Thursday of Each Month

5:30 – 7:00 PM

• A time devoted to families & children of all ages
• Games, movie nights, special performances & more
• Something fun and different each month!

Pre-school Story Time, For ages 4 – 6 years, 1st & 3rd Thursdays of the month, 10:30 A.M. Family Fun Night at Seaford Library! Mark Your Calendars once a month for our 4th Wednesday of Each Month 4:00- 6:00 PM. A time devoted to families & children of all ages. Games, movie nights, special performances & more. Something fun and different each month! For info Call (302) 629-2524

Lewes Library, Lewes, Delaware, (302) 645-2733

Children & Teen Programs

The Lewes Public Library offers a wide variety of programming for children and teens. Upcoming programs for children and teens are listed below. Unless otherwise noted, these programs are free and open to the public. Contact the Library for more information.

Infant & Toddler   Storytime & Craft

This story and craft time happens every Wednesday at 10:30am in the children’s area of the library.   The children’s librarian, Miss Maureen, reads stories and conducts crafts.   This event is suitable for infants and toddlers.

Pre-School   Storytime & Craft

This story and craft time happens every Tuesday at 10:30am in the children’s area of the library.   The children’s librarian, Miss Maureen, reads stories and conducts crafts.   This event is suitable for pre-schoolers.

Worcester County Library

December 2011 Youth Programs
Christmas Party: Fun for all ages!
Sponsored by the Friends of the Ocean City Library in Honor of
Jeanette Tressler; Past President and Children’s Advocate.
Saturday, December 10 at 11 am   Ocean City Branch
Playtime Baby: For children ages 0-5
Foster creativity and confidence with age appropriate toys, games and
activities. Develop cognitive, physical and social skills while meeting
new friends through this wonderful, interactive, free play program! Both
parents and children will be delighted as they build a strong bond that
will last a lifetime!
Wednesday, December 14 at 10:30 am  Ocean Pines Branch
Wednesday, December 21 at 10:30 am  Ocean City Branch
Tween/Teen Game Day: For ages 8 to 17
Video games and board games at the library!
Tuesday, December 20 at 3:30 pm  Pocomoke Branch

Young and Restless: For children ages 3-5
“Christmas Gifts”
Songs, Art, Games, and Fun Activities.  Registration is
necessary for this program and space is limited. Please
call the branch location to sign up. Dress for a mess!
Thursday, December 22 at 11 am   Snow Hill Branch

After School Imagination Celebration: Ages 4-9 years.
“Calendars”
Come create, design and invent with us!
Registration is necessary. Please call 410-957-0878
Tuesday, December 27 at 4 pm   Pocomoke Branch

Georgetown Library, Georgetown, Delaware

Address: 123 West Pine Street,
Georgetown, DE 19947

Phone: (302) 856-7958

Fax: (302) 856-9234

Director: Elaine D. Fike

Hours: Monday through Thursday 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.,
Friday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.,
Saturday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

(Independent Library)

The Georgetown Public Library was established and founded in 1899 by the Georgetown New Century Club. That first library was housed on the second floor of the Lacy Building, along with the New Century Club. In 1926, the Club moved to West Pine Street and dedicated a separate room for the library.

From those early beginnings, the library and its collection has grown. The library that once occupied the New Century Club building now resides in a brand new 22,000 square foot library, which provides the public with increased services and materials.

The Georgetown Public Library is host to many programs, which are well-attended. The library places a special emphasis on child-related activities, instructing school groups, and providing story times. Various book discussion groups are also available.

georgetownpubliclibrary.org

Milton Library, 121 Union street, Milton DE. 19968

www.milton.lib.de.us

The Milton Public Library, an integral part of its community, provides free access to materials, programs, and services in a friendly, helpful, and  family oriented environment.  Special emphasis is placed on maintaining a collection of current, high-demand, high-interest materials in a variety of formats.  The library encourages lifelong  learning and a love of reading through its collections and programs.   In carrying out its mission, the library will seek to enhance the quality of life  in our community.

HOURS

Monday – Friday     10 a.m. – 8 p.m.

Saturday                  10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Sunday                         CLOSED

PHONE

(302) 684-8856