In the tradition of giving Stephen things for which he is too old--em, not that he's old...
Last year: Zap Brannigan ray gun
This year: rice krispy treats
These chewy squares are serious birthday food, made just like on the side of the box, and sprinkled with coloured sugar.
6 cups rice krispies
10 oz bag of marshmallows
4 tbs butter
pinch of salt
In a large pot, melt the butter over a low heat. Once melted, add the marshmallows and salt and stir till melted. Take the pan off the heat and add the rice krispies. Stir till evenly coated. Then, scrape out into a flat tray and roll to shape. In ten miniutes or so, when the shape doesn't give easily, cut with a sharp knife and eat trimmings only (the real squares are for when Stephen gets here, it's his birthday!)
A trick I used to do in my younger years was to put a packet of Kool-Aid in with the butter! IT made the treats pretty colors and also flavored!
There's an idea! Actually, I think I have a packet or two lying around (Glyn was interested and wanted to see what it was...)
Wow, I think between the ages of three and ten, my blood was maybe 40% Kool-Aid. Sometimes in the summer, I still make it. Nothing says refreshment like artifically cherry flavored sugar water.
There are a lot of Kool-Aid jokes, regarding the advertisements that I'm not sure I get... (?)
Happy Birthday to you, Happy Birthday to you, Happy Birthday.......Dear Stephennnn, HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I Love You, present should arrive very soon............