Sunday, January 31, 2010
Handstand Kids Review and Giveaway!
Now you guys know I love to cook and I love
to have the kids help me. Andrew could cook
an entire Holiday meal and has and I plan to
raise Rowan with the same skills. When something
tastes good we have got to rush right home and
figure out how to make it and I have just about
every piece of kitchen equipment there is on the
market, some times several variety's of the same
product because each kind is tweaked to do just
something a little bit different. I also have shelf
upon shelf of cookbooks and always am on the
lookout for more to add to my collection. From
Desserts to appetizers, candy, cakes and sauces
all the way to ethnic food and vegan I have a book
for each or ten! When Andrew was little I started
collecting cook books for children and now it is
huge and I have over 30 titles and they are really
going to come in handy for Rowan. I am not against
adding more though and this next review gave me
a chance to do just that.
Handstand Kids is a store that caters to the
culinary skills of children. They have a host of
characters that guide you and your child through
their cooking adventures and make learning about
the kitchen and food exciting and fun. They all have
unique personalities that reflect the different culinary
styles and flavors and will give your child a zest for
cooking they will never loose! From Ari to Izzy they
have kids to pave the road for you and your family and
not only do they offer cook books they also offer
accessory's too! The book I received was so easy to
follow even a well, child, could follow it and was fun
to boot! I received the Chinese Cookbook and it
was darling. The book came in a Chinese Carry Out
container and was complete with chopsticks. The top
of the page indicated the difficulty level with 1 to 4
chopsticks ( so darling) and it also has handy guides
on ingredients and tells you fun and informative facts
and offers the Ingredients listed in English and in
Chinese. They let you meet the kids and the kids guide
you on you journey and give tips on pricing and what
items are their favorites and many many other things
too! But hey guys, we are here too cook so I picked
something simple to test out the recipes that you
guys could make with your own kids as well! The recipe
I am listing is a one chopstick skill level and something
we all love! The book offers more detail such as Tools and
alternatives but with this you will get the gist!
The Emperor's Favorite Treat
Chocolate Noodle Clusters
Ingredients
2 cups semi sweet chocolate chips
2 tablespoons of unsalted butter
2 1/2 cups of Chinese Chow mien noodles
1 1/4 cup of salted peanuts
Line a baking sheet with wax paper or aluminum foil.
Melt the chocolate chips and butter together in the
Microwave stirring every 30 seconds. Heat until the
chocolate is melted and the mixture is smooth.
In a large bowl toss the noodles and peanuts together
and pour the chocolate mixture over the top and stir
gently.
Use 2 soup spoons to scoop up spoonfulls and place
them on your paper or foil. Set in the refrigerator for
15 minutes to set.
Store in an airtight container.
After that eat and YUM! I love these little guys and
look forward to Holiday parties where someone
always makes them now you can be that someone
with the help of your kids. Handstand kids
other such books as the one I received including
Italian and Mexican and more are sure to come for
they are just a perfect way to enjoy the kitchen with
your children. I am going back for the others for though
I have tons of books in my collection I don't have anything
quiet like these!
Handstand kids is going to share their wonderful little
books with one of my readers and they are going to
gift the same book I received to one lucky winner!
To enter just head over to the site and take a look
around then come back here and post what you saw
in a comment. The contest will start tonight and run
to midnight on march 24th.
USA and 18 and older can enter daily and the winner
will be contacted by email and have 72 hours to
contact me with their mailing information. As always
you can earn a bonus entry by entering the contest of
the day and other ways to enter are posted below.
Handstand kids
Extra entries.
Extra entries only count after the initial entry
is completed.
1. Become a follower of my blog or
post that you are. 3 entries,
please post 3 times.
2. Enter any of my other contest. I entry
per contest, separate post for each entry.
3. Grab my button. 5 entries. Please post
5 times.
4. Blog about this contest somewhere else
and post the link here. 5 Entries Please
post five times.
Hey there, while you are here don't forget to enter
my Lyons Creations and Snowstoppers Contests!
to have the kids help me. Andrew could cook
an entire Holiday meal and has and I plan to
raise Rowan with the same skills. When something
tastes good we have got to rush right home and
figure out how to make it and I have just about
every piece of kitchen equipment there is on the
market, some times several variety's of the same
product because each kind is tweaked to do just
something a little bit different. I also have shelf
upon shelf of cookbooks and always am on the
lookout for more to add to my collection. From
Desserts to appetizers, candy, cakes and sauces
all the way to ethnic food and vegan I have a book
for each or ten! When Andrew was little I started
collecting cook books for children and now it is
huge and I have over 30 titles and they are really
going to come in handy for Rowan. I am not against
adding more though and this next review gave me
a chance to do just that.
Handstand Kids is a store that caters to the
culinary skills of children. They have a host of
characters that guide you and your child through
their cooking adventures and make learning about
the kitchen and food exciting and fun. They all have
unique personalities that reflect the different culinary
styles and flavors and will give your child a zest for
cooking they will never loose! From Ari to Izzy they
have kids to pave the road for you and your family and
not only do they offer cook books they also offer
accessory's too! The book I received was so easy to
follow even a well, child, could follow it and was fun
to boot! I received the Chinese Cookbook and it
was darling. The book came in a Chinese Carry Out
container and was complete with chopsticks. The top
of the page indicated the difficulty level with 1 to 4
chopsticks ( so darling) and it also has handy guides
on ingredients and tells you fun and informative facts
and offers the Ingredients listed in English and in
Chinese. They let you meet the kids and the kids guide
you on you journey and give tips on pricing and what
items are their favorites and many many other things
too! But hey guys, we are here too cook so I picked
something simple to test out the recipes that you
guys could make with your own kids as well! The recipe
I am listing is a one chopstick skill level and something
we all love! The book offers more detail such as Tools and
alternatives but with this you will get the gist!
The Emperor's Favorite Treat
Chocolate Noodle Clusters
Ingredients
2 cups semi sweet chocolate chips
2 tablespoons of unsalted butter
2 1/2 cups of Chinese Chow mien noodles
1 1/4 cup of salted peanuts
Line a baking sheet with wax paper or aluminum foil.
Melt the chocolate chips and butter together in the
Microwave stirring every 30 seconds. Heat until the
chocolate is melted and the mixture is smooth.
In a large bowl toss the noodles and peanuts together
and pour the chocolate mixture over the top and stir
gently.
Use 2 soup spoons to scoop up spoonfulls and place
them on your paper or foil. Set in the refrigerator for
15 minutes to set.
Store in an airtight container.
After that eat and YUM! I love these little guys and
look forward to Holiday parties where someone
always makes them now you can be that someone
with the help of your kids. Handstand kids
other such books as the one I received including
Italian and Mexican and more are sure to come for
they are just a perfect way to enjoy the kitchen with
your children. I am going back for the others for though
I have tons of books in my collection I don't have anything
quiet like these!
Handstand kids is going to share their wonderful little
books with one of my readers and they are going to
gift the same book I received to one lucky winner!
To enter just head over to the site and take a look
around then come back here and post what you saw
in a comment. The contest will start tonight and run
to midnight on march 24th.
USA and 18 and older can enter daily and the winner
will be contacted by email and have 72 hours to
contact me with their mailing information. As always
you can earn a bonus entry by entering the contest of
the day and other ways to enter are posted below.
Handstand kids
Extra entries.
Extra entries only count after the initial entry
is completed.
1. Become a follower of my blog or
post that you are. 3 entries,
please post 3 times.
2. Enter any of my other contest. I entry
per contest, separate post for each entry.
3. Grab my button. 5 entries. Please post
5 times.
4. Blog about this contest somewhere else
and post the link here. 5 Entries Please
post five times.
Hey there, while you are here don't forget to enter
my Lyons Creations and Snowstoppers Contests!
February 1, 2010 at 9:25 AM
Wish there was a Handstand Kids in my town because they offer cooking classes that teach kids about foods from around the world. The classes are 5-8 weeks long. My daughter would love these classes.
arobimom at gmail dot com
February 1, 2010 at 11:25 AM
I think I'll try out the Chicken Cheese Burrito recipe with my kids this evening. Easy to read format for them and I know they would have fun and love it.
chipdip2010(at)hotmail(dot)com
February 1, 2010 at 11:26 AM
Entered the Wall Slicks giveaway.
chipdip2010(at)hotmail(dot)com
February 1, 2010 at 11:35 AM
chicken burrito mverno@roadrunner.com
February 1, 2010 at 3:18 PM
youngest would love the chicken cheese burrito
chromiumman (at) mail (dot) com
February 5, 2010 at 7:03 PM
Oh Those cooking classes would be a blast!!!
Jill Kathan
jillmsu@yahoo.com
February 5, 2010 at 9:27 PM
I learned that they have free recipes on their site including a mango salsa
February 6, 2010 at 8:01 AM
I learned that "All the utensils and ingredients are translated into Italian (Mandarin, Spanish) so you can speak the language of Italy(China, Mexico) as you cook!" My daughter-in-law is Chinese American so I would love to have this for my future grandchild.
February 6, 2010 at 8:03 AM
I entered the Corner Stork Baby Gifts giveaway.
February 6, 2010 at 8:05 AM
I entered the Think Fun giveaway.
February 6, 2010 at 8:05 AM
I entered the Pearl Paradise Giveaway.
February 6, 2010 at 8:07 AM
I entered the Fantasy Jewelry Box giveaway.
February 6, 2010 at 8:09 AM
entry #2--I follow your blog on Google Friend Connect.(mkscurfield)
February 6, 2010 at 8:10 AM
entry #3--I follow your blog on Google Friend Connect.(mkscurfield)
February 6, 2010 at 8:25 AM
They read so easy with really good and simple recipes These books are great for children to learn by I enjoyed some recipes too
February 6, 2010 at 8:26 AM
handstand kids is the contest of the day
February 12, 2010 at 7:19 PM
The bread in my salad recipe looks really cute and fun!
February 12, 2010 at 8:07 PM
Handstand Kids is the contest of the day!!I entered & read it in the header!
Jill Kathan
jillmsu@yahoo.com
February 12, 2010 at 8:07 PM
Daily Entry
Jill K.
February 13, 2010 at 7:02 PM
they have been featured in quite a few television ads and magazines.
February 13, 2010 at 7:03 PM
Follow via Google.
February 13, 2010 at 7:03 PM
Follow via Google.
February 13, 2010 at 7:03 PM
Follow via Google.
February 14, 2010 at 4:34 PM
Handstand Kids is the contest of the day!!I entered & read it in the header!
Jill Kathan
jillmsu@yahoo.com
February 14, 2010 at 4:35 PM
Daily Entry!
Jill K.
February 18, 2010 at 7:20 PM
Handstand Kids is the contest of the day!!I entered & read it in the header!
Jill K.
jillmsu@yahoo.com
February 18, 2010 at 7:20 PM
Daily Entry...
Jill K.
February 21, 2010 at 6:09 PM
Handstand Kids is the contest of the day!!I entered & read it in the header!
Jill K.
jillmsu@yahoo.com
February 21, 2010 at 6:09 PM
Daily entry!
February 22, 2010 at 5:28 PM
Entered Under Her Charm & 3 Hips Chicks Giveaway.
Jill Kathan
jillmsu@yahoo.com
February 26, 2010 at 12:05 PM
Daily Entry!
Jill K.
jillmsu@yahoo.com
March 1, 2010 at 1:30 PM
Went to their site and saw that they offer free recipes online.
danajewers6352 at msn dot com
March 1, 2010 at 1:30 PM
Follower 1
danajewers6352 at msn dot com
March 1, 2010 at 1:30 PM
Follower 2
danajewers6352 at msn dot com
March 8, 2010 at 12:00 AM
Looks like such fun!!
March 9, 2010 at 7:52 AM
Their recipes looks easy to make!
firstrosegrrl@yahoo.com
March 22, 2010 at 9:17 PM
I love the recipes on the site!
misusedinnocence@aol.com
March 22, 2010 at 9:17 PM
I follow. ( 1 of 3)
misusedinnocence@aol.com
March 22, 2010 at 9:17 PM
I follow. ( 2 of 3. )
misusedinnocence@aol.com
March 22, 2010 at 9:18 PM
I follow. ( 3 of 3. )
misusedinnocence@aol.com
March 23, 2010 at 2:18 PM
The Best-O pasta pest-o looks easy and delicious.
March 23, 2010 at 4:38 PM
I like the Bread in My Salad recipe!
edgenemmers@gmail.com
March 23, 2010 at 6:43 PM
I have had a hard time finding a cookbook for my daughter. She is 8 and loves helping in the kitchen. I love how the site has recipes in pdf format. Would love to make the chicken cheese burritoes they have with her yummy.
March 23, 2010 at 6:44 PM
I follow your blog #2
March 23, 2010 at 6:45 PM
I follow your blog #3
March 24, 2010 at 5:52 AM
my daughter loves sweet and sour chicken,thanks
amy16323(at)gmail(dot)com
March 24, 2010 at 7:29 AM
I learned that they will come to your house to teach class, too bad they aren't in my area.
March 24, 2010 at 11:00 AM
They are a winner of the the Creative Child Magazine Award 2009.
March 24, 2010 at 2:55 PM
i also like the Handstand Kids Apron thats so cute :)
March 24, 2010 at 2:55 PM
1 following your blog as klp1965
March 24, 2010 at 2:55 PM
2 following your blog as klp1965
March 24, 2010 at 2:58 PM
also entering portapong giveaway
March 24, 2010 at 3:24 PM
I learned they offer a Mexican cookbook kit. that would be great for my little girl and i.
March 24, 2010 at 4:20 PM
I see that they offer fun cooking classes & birthday parties! tylerpants(at)gmail.com
March 24, 2010 at 4:22 PM
I'm a follower. tylerpants(at)gmail.com #3
March 24, 2010 at 4:22 PM
Entered your Beaute de Maman giveaway! tylerpants(at)gmail.com
March 24, 2010 at 4:22 PM
Entered your Wall Slicks giveaway! tylerpants(at)gmail.com
March 24, 2010 at 4:22 PM
Entered your Nacho Mama giveaway! tylerpants(at)gmail.com
March 24, 2010 at 4:22 PM
Entered your Bravado Designs giveaway! tylerpants(at)gmail.com
March 24, 2010 at 7:23 PM
I learned the Handstand Kids motto is "Traveling the world, one recipe at a time." How fun!
March 24, 2010 at 7:24 PM
3 I'm a follower
March 24, 2010 at 7:24 PM
I entered the Nacho Mama giveaway!
March 24, 2010 at 7:24 PM
I entered the Beauté de Maman giveaway!
March 24, 2010 at 7:50 PM
I saw that they offer fun cooking classes. garrettsambo@aol.com
March 25, 2010 at 2:28 AM
I learned that the Handstand Kids motto is "Traveling the world, one recipe at a time."
March 25, 2010 at 2:32 AM
I entered the Port a Pong contest.