Teaching Students Healthy Eating Habits

It's a new year and many of us resolve to change our lifestyle to improve our health whether that means losing weight, eating healthier or making sure we exercise. I try to bring those ideas to the classroom. I lost 160 lbs several years ago . For the next couple of weeks I will be sharing some tricks and tips I've done over the years to keep the weight off and have a healthier lifestyle. It isn't easy teaching culinary classes all day and being around food. Eating healthy and exercise doesn't have to be boring. It is a lifestyle commitment and I want students to know that!

Wednesday, December 24, 2014

Great Last Minute Treats To Make!


Thanks To My Daughter Danielle For Introducing Me To This Recipe!

Salted Caramel Pretzel Bark
Ingredients
1/2 bag mini pretzels
1 cup butter
1 cup of brown sugar
3 cups 
chocolate chips
Coarse Sea salt

Directions
Preheat oven to 400 degrees.  Line a jelly roll pan with aluminum foil or parchment paper (NOT wax paper) and spread pretzels evenly over the bottom  Set aside.
 Melt butter and sugar in a medium sauce pan. As soon as they are melted,  pour mixture evenly over the pretzels.Place jelly roll sheet in oven for 7 minutes, remove, sprinkle chocolate chips over the top, and place back into the oven for 1 more minute.  Spread the chocolate around with a spatula until it is mostly melted, then sprinkle generously with sea salt.  Place in the freezer to harden.  



Moose Munch Made Simple

Ingredients
2 bags Microwave Caramel Corn
1 bag White Chocolate Chips
Variety of nuts and candy

Directions
Make microwave caramel corn according to package directions.  Spread both bags onto a greased baking sheet.  Sprinkle your favorite candy and nuts ( I like m&ms and honey-roasted peanuts!)

Meanwhile melt white chocolathe chips in microwave-proof bowl, checking and stirring every 15-20 seconds until melted.  Drizzle chocolate over the popcorn/candy/nut mixture and stir until mixed.  Also to set up and then break up and serve.

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