Bold & Beautiful Barbecue Sauce The arrival of June heats up the summer season with picnics, pools, and backyard parties. Smoking and grilling are two of America’s favorite foodie methods, and this recipe will certainly help everyone savor the moments! Materials…

The Special Fathers Of Their Day! This Father’s Day, as we celebrate the 250th year of this great American experiment, we look beyond the backyard grills to the men who truly “fathered” our modern sense of citizenship. These were not men born into the comforts we know…

Dad King Of The Grill This Father’s Day, show your dad  that you know who the king of the grill is!  With this stylish and thoughtful apron, your dad can rule the BBQ by serving the people what they want! Materials Needed  Plain apron  Fabric paint…

From Subject to Citizen The Great Adventure For thousands of years and today, too, history reveals a world of “Little Kings.” Whether they were called Pharaohs, Emperors, or royalty, their rule was nearly always the same: they were at the top, and everyone else was a…

Pineapple Planter & Mother’s Day Card Pineapple Planter for mom. Since the 17th century, pineapples have been the universal symbol of welcome and hospitality in America and Europe. Because they were incredibly rare and expensive at the time, serving a pineapple…

The Case for Quesadillas!  September’s national days include quesadillas and guacamole. So, what better time to whip up some of both! They’re simple to make and absolutely fabulous to eat.  Guacamole Materials  Sharp knife  Large soup spoon…

Getting Schooled On School Schooling in America started at home. Parents, usually moms, would teach their own children what was needed to function in the community. This included subjects like math and history. It also involved duties and skills like sharing and…

Homemade Caramel Apples In October, grocery and gift stores have beautiful displays of caramel apples. Some are decorated, some are not, but they all look delicious. Here’s how you can make your own!  Items You Will Need   Flat baking pan  Wax paper…

Making Paint from Fruits & Veggies African American George Washington Carver was an agricultural scientist who made many discoveries that helped farmers everywhere. He loved to paint in his spare time. So, he invented ways to create paint from natural…

The Floating Apple Challenge This fun and fascinating project is based on the traditional bobbing for apples game. This game has been a staple at Halloween parties. It is also popular at state fairs and other festive events.  NOTE: In this use, “bob” means to…