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AndiatBettyCrocker 5/12/2009 11:00:00 AM
Pablo, a blue penguin, is Blake’s favorite character in the cartoon series, The Backyardigans. Several months ago, Katie found a recipe for making a Pablo Cake and asked if Jack and I would make it for Blake’s party. We, of course, told Katie we would be happy to make any special birthday cake for Blake— and this one looked like it would be really easy to make because it’s just one decorated 9...
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birthday cakes, Birthday Parties, Pablo Cake, paste food coloring, Sugarcraft
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jillbcooks 1/20/2009 7:24:00 AM
Cooking is a novel and fun way to celebrate a birthday. Cooking parties are appropriate for children ages 2 to teen, and can be scaled appropriately so kids can enjoy a hands-on experience. Children as young as two could decorate cookies with adult support. Children as young as four can make cookies from a mix with adult leading them through the steps. Older elementary-age children can follow an adult’s directions. Tweens can make cookies with an adult’s supervision.
The key to a successful kids cooking activity is preparation, so the entire process of cooking is controlled and kids can have a fun experience in a safe environmen...
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Birthday Parties, cookies, children
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AndiatBettyCrocker 5/15/2008 11:06:00 AM
This time last year, my grandson, Blake, was only 4 days old. We celebrated his first birthday and my son Jason's 30th birthday last weekend since their birthdays are only four days apart.
My daughter-in-law, Katie, decided on a pirate theme for the party and then invited around 50 guests to attend. I asked Katie how I could help her with the food and she immediately asked if I'...
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Birthday Parties, Bithday Cakes, cupcake stand, Cupcakes, Pirate Cake, Pirate theme, Pirate's Hidden Treasure Cupcakes