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Elementary school children have been fascinated by dinosaurs from the moment science units on these extinct reptiles were introduced into classrooms. Tyrannosaurus rex (T. rex) is a particular favorite, in spite of its brutal reputation as the ultimate carnivore. Weighing in at 7.5 tons and 42 feet in length, T. rex fossils have been found in western North America. Hands-on science learning projects can include creating three-dimensional models of dinosaurs. A class could fit a group project-generated T. rex tail (roughly 20 feet long) into a stretch of the room. The tail was stiff, conical in shape, and tapered down…
The pop tops from soda cans are often used in fundraiser drives for different charities. Pop tops are less bulky than the entire can and can be more efficiently collected. Both local fundraisers like collections for cancer patients and treatments and national organizations like the Ronald McDonald house take pop-top donations that they in turn redeem for money at aluminum recycling centers. Saving your pop tops in an efficient and orderly way can help you better record and store them.
If you are hosting a baby shower for a friend or family member, it can be difficult to think of ways to decorate that do not seem generic or overdone. One whimsical idea that always gets a laugh is to create a display out of diapers that resembles a tiered birthday or wedding cake. It's a fun idea--and it provides the mother-to-be with "ingredients" that she'll be able to use when the baby arrives.
Russian cabbage rolls consist of cabbage leaves rolled around a savory meat filling and topped with a sour-cream sauce. Serve these rich rolls as a hearty side dish or appetizer or as an entree. Even vegetable haters will enjoy the cabbage wrapped around the meat-and-rice filling. Allow at least two hours for preparation and baking. The flavor of these Russian roll-ups will reward your efforts.
You can carry your lunch from home in an insulated lunch bag or a personal cooler to keep it cold for hours. But what if you just want to carry a single can of pop? An insulated bag or cooler would be cumbersome. You need a way to keep your pop cold until you're ready to drink it. With a few materials you probably have around the house, you can easily do this. Read on to find out how to insulate a pop can.
Have you ever heard of milanesa de pollo or spotted it on a menu at a Mexican restaurant and wondered what it is? Milanesa de pollo is lightly fried, breaded chicken, sort of a Latin-American version of chicken Parmesan or chicken-fried chicken. It requires few ingredients and is easy to prepare, making it a perfect dish to try at home.
Crabs are delicious delicacies that can be cooked a number of ways. Crab, however, is expensive, so catching your own can be a real money saver, not to mention that the crab will be fresh, and fresh seafood is always the best. To catch a crab you need to make a crab trap, so read on on how to make your own trap for crabs.
Nori, or seasoned dried seaweed, is a popular snack food in Japan, sold in individually wrapped pieces plain or flavored with teriyaki, barbecue or other seasonings. It's a powerhouse of vitamins and minerals and low in fat, although sodium count can be high with the seasoned varieties.Most of us in the U.S. associate nori with sushi rolls. It's the outside wrapping used to hold all the tasty bits inside, but there are lots of things you can do with nori besides wrap sushi.Individually-wrapped packages of nori sheets are available in ethnic grocery stores for about $1.50 per dozen. Here are…
When you need a delicious quick snack, make pickle roll-ups. Everyone loves these simple bite size treats. Pickle roll-ups make great appetizers and look colorful on a luncheon buffet table. Make them with a variety of luncheon meats or plain with just cream cheese. Choose whatever makes your mouth water just thinking about these crunchy little tidbits.
Tuna is healthy, versatile, and can often be picked up at bargain prices. Keep a few cans on the shelf, and make some tuna roll-ups for a delicious and easy lunch. Select tuna packed in water for a yummy meal that's low in fat and calories.
Hot plates are used for everything from conducting experiments in laboratories to heating food in college dorm rooms (often against resident housing rules). If you are going to use a hot plate, there are several rules you should follow to ensure your safety and the safety of others.
A good lunch for a hike or a busy day needs to be compact yet full of good nutrition. A bread-based sandwich dries out easily and may be damaged or flattened in transit. A roll-up built on a flour tortilla base tastes fresh hours after you pack it.
Here's a great spinach recipe.
There seems to be a big mystery about picking a ripe melon, but it's really very easy, especially if you can get them from a farmer's market instead of the supermarket.
