How to Make Green Eggs and Ham

The timeless story "Green Eggs and Ham" by Dr. Seuss is one of the best selling children's books of all time. It features a lovable character named Sam I Am who refuses to eat green eggs and ham. You can make this timeless story come alive for your children by creating your own green eggs and ham dish in a few easy steps.

Things You'll Need

• A copy of "Green Eggs and Ham"
• Green food coloring
• Eggs
• Ham
• Frying pan

Instructions

1. Purchase eggs, ham and green food coloring. Thicker, drier ham slices tend to work best for this activity.

2. Read the book, "Green Eggs and Ham" by Dr. Seuss. Your kids will appreciate the effort you put into making a fun dish for them, if they understand that you are celebrating the classic book and not just serving them the aftermath of a tragic breakfast mishap.

3. Separate the egg yolk from the egg white. Save the yolk and be careful not to break it.

4. Color the egg whites. Add a few drops of green food coloring to the egg whites. Stir the whites and add food coloring until you reach the desired color.

5. Pour the yolks back onto the green egg white mixture. Set the green eggs aside.

6. Paint the ham. Mix a few drops of green food coloring into a bowl filled with one-fourth cup of water. This will be the paint for your ham. Once you've reached the desired color brush the green "paint" onto the ham slices.

7. Cook and serve. The eggs look best when they are fried with the yolk intact. Grill, bake or fry the ham.

Tips & Warnings

• If you have older children, invite them to help you create the green eggs and ham for a fun family activity.

• Scramble the eggs with chopped spinach for a natural and nutritious alternative.

• If you are feeling extra creative serve the green eggs and ham in a small box to go along with the theme of the book.

Resources

• Read this Article in Spanish
• Find additional Dr. Seuss reading activities at Seussville.com.