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Vintage summertime recipe for kids

15 May, 2012; Filed Under: family & home

When I made my recipe binder, I consolidated my cookbooks, getting rid of most of them. But I kept a 1979 PTA fund-raising cookbook from my elementary school; it’s so old now it’s vintage cool. 😉

That was back when I looked like this as I headed off to school with my Star Wars lunch box. Look at that pose: I was rocking that Dorothy Hamill ‘do (and footwear that looks remarkably like bowling shoes; what the heck?).

school day 1979

Anyhoo… in that little recipe book, I found this oldie but goodie, perfect for the rapidly approaching summertime:

RECIPE FOR PRESERVING CHILDREN

Take 1 large grassy field
1/2 dozen children (all sizes)
3 small dogs
1 narrow strip of brook (pebbly if possible)

Mix children with dogs and empty into field, stirring continually. Sprinkle field with flowers. Pour brook over pebbles. Cover all with a deep blue sky and bake in hot sun.

When all the children are well browned they may be removed from field. Will be found just right for setting away to cool in the bathtub.

Jamie

Wife, mama, homeschooler, dog-wrangler. Introvert who finds joy in good books, sunshine, and authentic conversation. Fitness enthusiast and strength coach. Often seen with a steaming mug of tea in hand.

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Theresa
Theresa
15 May, 2012 3:06 pm

I love this so much I got a tear in my eye! That is so the perfect day! I am planning our summer, but I want to leave plenty of time for days like this and not over-fill us with activities…sometimes these kind of days are the most enriching!

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Jamie
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15 May, 2012 3:09 pm

It does sound quite lovely, doesn’t it? Reminds me of my childhood days spent playing in the neighborhood creek, catching tadpoles, getting in trouble for forgetting to take my muddy shoes off at the door… but all so fun!

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Karen
Karen
15 May, 2012 7:38 pm

LOVE the picture. I do remember reading this before. Isn’t it a PERFECT recipe for kids? Reminds me of my childhood playing in the creek, building bridges, playing hide and seek. Hopefully it will remind Keilee of her childhood one day looking back.

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Claire
Claire
16 May, 2012 7:12 am

That is so the perfect day! I am planning our summer, but I want to leave plenty of time for days like this and not over-fill us with activities…sometimes these kind of days are the most enriching!

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Eddie - The Usual Mayhem
Eddie - The Usual Mayhem
16 May, 2012 7:39 am

What a wonderful photo!
Great recipe, too…not many people use it these days though. Aren’t we lucky?! 🙂

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Ellen
Ellen
16 May, 2012 11:19 am

Very true! That’s one reason I treasure our time at the lake. Himself has made noises about selling the cabin and trying to find something closer (his flights to and fro are getting expensive!), but I shush him every time. We need that getaway, that different life.

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Tonya @ The Traveling Praters
Tonya @ The Traveling Praters
16 May, 2012 2:17 pm

Love it but I have to tell you that what really caught my eye was your Dorothy Hamill cut. I had the same cut when I was in kindergarden! Not my favorite cut- you definitely sported it better than I did. 🙂

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Fabiola
Fabiola
17 May, 2012 6:35 am

I just love that recipe! It reminded me of those day I spend summer with my sister and our friends. By now, it is our children who are now enjoying the same privilege.

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Julia
Julia
17 May, 2012 9:43 am

I had the same cut when I was in kindergarden! Not my favorite cut- you definitely sported it better than I did. Thanks that you’ve shared.

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Tricia
Tricia
17 May, 2012 10:56 am

Love it!! I have this cross-stitched and hanging on my wall in our family room. I think Nana cross-stitched it but I’m not sure… Perfect summer recipe!

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Jenn
Jenn
17 May, 2012 11:35 pm

Okay, the “recipe” is really cute, but not as cute as you were in that pic!! Love it:)

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