Power Snacks for Kids, Bikes, and Video Games - 9/3/15
Boozy Bakery
Think Napa is all about wine? Check out this bakery that has everything.
Butterscots Boozy Bakery
3111 St. Helena Hwy. N.
St Helena, CA 94574
Niners/Raiders Bikes
They've created the coolest bikes for the ultimate football fans!!! Golz Upcycle just put the finishing touches on a 49er and raiders bikes!!!
www.golzupcycle.com
Top 5 Myths About Babies and Screen Time
1. All screen time is detrimental
2. TV in the background is no big deal
3. TV at bedtime helps lull kids to sleep
4. Parent cell phone use doesn't impact kids
5. More Interactive screen experience is better
Is your Teen Ready for the "Sext" Talk?
The digital age means that just talking with your kids about the birds and the bees isn't enough. Here's how to have a chat with your teens about "sexting" without cringing.
Nerds on Call
4315 Marconi Ave.
Sacramento 95821
800-919-NERD
www.callnerds.com
I'm Cute...Adopt Me!
Name: Phoebe
Breed: Devon Rex
Color: Calico
Age: 6 years old
Sex: Female
Phoebe is super-unique as a Devon Rex. The Devon Rex is a breed of cat with a curly, very soft short coat similar to that of the Cornish Rex. Because we are an owner surrender shelter, we can get a little bit of everything. Phoebe lived with other cats, dogs and even guinea pigs! She is a love, a lap cat and a has a big purr. Adoption fee: $85
Del Campo High School
Two high school cheerleaders have been selected to participate in the New Year's Day Parade in London. We talk to them and their coach.
4925 Dewey Dr
Fair Oaks, CA 95628
(916) 971-5664
ON-AIR PERSON:
Elyssa Bernardino / DEL CAMPO CHEERLEADER
Sierra Wallin / DEL CAMPO CHEERLEADER
Jen Blevens / DEL CAMPO CHEER COACH
GoFundMe Page
Power Snacks for Kids
Chef Adrian Day-Murchison of Le Cordon Bleu in Sacramento shares with us a variety of mealtime and snack solutions perfect for little ones all school year long, such as how to revamp the basic brown bag and how to whip up power-packed breakfasts fit for a scholar. From Mediterranean chicken pita pockets to acai parfaits, Le Cordon Bleu chefs can share back-to-school eats that are so good, kids will be raising their hands for seconds. She plans to demo the BBQ chicken salad and briefly speak to the additional dishes that have been prepped in advance.
Le Cordon Bleu
800.736.6126
www.chefs.edu/sacramento
Watermelon and Mozzarella Kebobs
Ingredients:
Seedless Watermelon, cut into 1 inch cubes - 1 lb.
Part skim mozzarella balls - 1 lb.
Balsamic vinegar - 8 oz.
Sugar - 1 oz.
Method of Preparation:
1. Combine vinegar and sugar in a saucepot and cook on medium heat until it's reduced by half. Allow to cool until it's a syrup consistency. Set aside.
2. On a wooden skewer, alternate four pieces of watermelon and three pieces of mozzarella.
3. Lightly drizzle balsamic reduction on the skewers and serve.
Power Fruit and Veggie Smoothie
Ingredients:
Strawberries (fresh or frozen) - 6 oz.
Baby spinach leaves - 2 oz.
Blueberries - 1 oz.
Baby carrots - 1 oz.
Pomegranate juice - 2 oz.
Chia seeds - 1 tsp.
Crushed ice - 4 oz.
Method of Preparation:
1. Combine ingredients in a blender and blend on high until combined and smooth.
2. Serve immediately in chilled glass.
BBQ Chicken Salad Cucumber Boats
Ingredients:
Chicken breast, on the bone - 1 lb.
Yellow onions, small diced - 4 oz.
Celery stalks, small diced - 4 oz.
Cilantro, rough chopped - ½ bunch
BBQ sauce - 4 oz.
Water - 32 oz.
Bay leaf - 2 ea.
Salt and pepper - to taste
Garlic cloves, smashed, 3 ea.
Hot house cucumber, cut in half lengthwise and seeds hollowed out - 2 ea.
Method of Preparation:
1. Combine water, bay leaf and garlic cloves with chicken in a stockpot and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce down to a simmer and cook until chicken is cooked all the way through, about 30-45 minutes. Drain and cool.
2. Shred chicken into pieces off the bone. Combine chicken in a bowl with onions, celery, cilantro and BBQ sauce. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
3. Scoop into cucumbers and cut in half to serve.
Manly Minute: 5 Benefits of Video Games
We all know the stereotypes about gaming: It's mindless. It's lazy. It'll rot your brain. We beg to differ. There's a whole heap of research on computer gaming and how, contrary to popular belief, it's actually pretty beneficial. Let's take a look at a few of these studies.
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