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Most kids enjoy cheese — the vast number of string cheeses, cheese crackers, and mac and cheese marketed towards kids is evidence of this fact. Building a kid-friendly cheese plate is a lot less about choosing the right cheese and all about how to serve the cheese and take advantage of the opportunity to get the kids to eat a few fruits or vegetables too. Here are three simple tips for building a kid-friendly cheese plate.
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One of the terrible things that well-intentioned food people do all of the time is get bored with things that everyone loves. Because there’s a there’s a near-constant stream of food media coming in, with time the “hot takes” on apple pie begin to feel monotonous, the “cool new thing to do with sweet potatoes” can cause inward groans and pumpkin/pumpkin-spiced things? I’ll let them tell you: “Pumpkin spice has ruined pumpkins,” says Alton Brown. “America has gone entirely too far in its pumpkin spice devotion,” says Eater, with a fair amount of evidence backing it up. The Washington Post likened pumpkin spice lattes to “liquefied fall-scented potpourri.”
I, too, fell into this trap, something I hadn’t realized until I Snapchatted* making pumpkin bread a few weeks ago and have never received so many recipe requests. I didn’t get it at first — I mean, pumpkin bread is the most basic thing, right? And Google claims 5.7 million ways to make it. What could I possible add to the conversation?
Everything is better on a stick, including fruit (and marshmallows, of course, but you already knew that, thanks to s’mores). These colorful skewers are a fun snack for Halloween and a nice change from all the candy bars that are happening this time of year.
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Every date night deserves some special treat to tie the whole thing together, and ice cream might just be the best one. First, it’s the no-fuss option. Just pick up a pint at the grocery store on your way home from work or school and become a hero. Second, ice cream is objectively delicious and should satisfy everyone. Basically, it’s a no-brainer.
What ice cream flavor to choose when you’re at the grocery store, however, is a bit harder to figure out. But have no fear! Ben & Jerry’s always has your back. I’ve matched up typical date nights you might have at home with just the right pint.
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