Well, this isn't necessarily about cooking, but it is vegetarian. This happens to be an idea for a rainy day (ironically, it is raining in Orlando right now) that I want to store for future reference. I will try not to bore you with many like this, but you will learn quickly that I want our new daughter very involved in the kitchen. I want her to see what fun it is.
The source for this idea is Kiwi Magazine, a parenting periodical focused on natural products and activities. It is quickly becoming one of my favorite of the five free parenting magazine subscriptions I've acquired in the last 6 months.
If someone gets around to making this before I do, please let me know if it really is edible to the taste buds, if it's easier to use and clean up than regular Play-Dough, and how long the fun lasts.
Recipe for Peanut Butter Playdough
Mix 1 cup natural peanut butter (You know, the kind with the layer of oil on the top that you have to stir before using.) with 3/4-1 cup dry powdered milk. The recipe isn't specific, but I would recommend the creamy variety of PB. Put on wax paper to keep the stickiness confined. I've also heard of using jelly roll pans to protect play areas. To stay within the kitchen theme, allow cookie cutters, spoons, and forks to help shape designs.
