Fruit Cups #SmartSnack #CBias

By EstherIrish, on October 26th, 2012%

With all the Halloween candy and treats on the way and our recent trip to the dentist that revealed a cavity on one of the kid’s teeth, I have been looking for healthy alternatives for the kid’s snacks and lunches.  Now, healthy snacks do not have to be boring.  My kids are foodies just like . . . → Read More: Fruit Cups #SmartSnack #CBias

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Easy Caramel Popcorn Recipe

By EstherIrish, on October 4th, 2012%

I wanted something fun and festive to snack on while we watched the Husker game on TV, which is why I decided to color the caramel red, but not why it is also yellow–ahem!  You can get the full story here, but the popcorn was delicious and so easy.

Ingredients:

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Faith’s Apple Turtle Snacks

By EstherIrish, on March 1st, 2012%

Faith, age 10, came and asked me if she could make ladybug snacks for everyone.  When I saw what they were I gave my consent.  As she was in the middle of putting them together, she realized we didn’t have any licorice for the legs.  Her idea was to use toothpicks instead, which would have . . . → Read More: Faith’s Apple Turtle Snacks

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Fried Pickles Anyone?

By EstherIrish, on February 19th, 2012%

I have always loved pickles!  I’ve told you a little about my love of pickles in this post.  When I was little, it was such a special treat if my mom brought a jar home from the grocery store because money was scarce.  I think pickles rated higher than candy, and I loved candy.

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Chips with Cayenne and Key Lime

By EstherIrish, on August 6th, 2011%

This is my favorite snack!  Unless you’re from Mexico you probably think I’m strange.  Well, if you’ve read my blog you already know I am, but that’s beside the point.

In Mexico street vendors sell homemade chips in little bags with chile and lime on them.  My Texas version isn’t quite the same, but boy . . . → Read More: Chips with Cayenne and Key Lime

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Go-To Movie Night Snacks

By EstherIrish, on July 25th, 2011%

To celebrate summer fun, Redbox is asking moms, “What’s your family’s go-to movie night snack?” Plus, they are rewarding 2 lucky people with a chance to win $10,000 as part of the Redbox Summer of Fun & Games Sweepstakes.

Family movie nights are always a hit at our house. The kids love it when I . . . → Read More: Go-To Movie Night Snacks

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Apple Teeth

By EstherIrish, on April 22nd, 2011%

The Irish Clan Does the Hillbilly Teeth Snack

This is so fun, healthy and easy.  All you need for some good fun is an apple, some peanut butter, and mini marshmallows.  Enjoy!

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Mexican Snack of Fruit with Chile

By EstherIrish, on November 9th, 2010%

Here is a snack that I loved to eat when I was little in  Mexico.  I always get strange looks when I eat this snack, but it is oh so good.  I used apples today, but it is good on any fruit.  At home I just cut up an apple and dip it in Trechas . . . → Read More: Mexican Snack of Fruit with Chile

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