Sparkle Stories Blog

Not only does this week's paella recipe use saffron — the precious strands of which are harvested from the center of crocuses — it also cannot be made well without another key ingredient that plays a prominent role in the story — patience.

This week's recipe is another magical gift in a magical package—Japanese dumplings, called gyoza.

It’s hard to be grumpy when surrounded by all the bright and beautiful colors of the rainbow! And it’s impossible to be grumpy when you have a rainbow popsicle in your hand!

Tea, when made with the right ingredients, truly does have the power to help and heal.

While I sometimes just make baked granola crumbles, I also enjoy the chewier texture of granola that’s been baked into bars. But, truly, by the time the smell of toasted granola hits my nose, I find that I don’t care much what shape it is. We call these “granola bites” and love them just the same.

This granola formula is the perfect chance to do a little experimentation, try something new! You never know when you’ll happen upon a winning combination!

Did you know that you can make popovers in a normal muffin tin?

While you could make that full soul-food feast in honor of MLK day, if you're still feeling a bit feasted-out from the holidays, why not bake up a batch of lighter, healthier collard green chips, instead?

In the Martin & Sylvia Learning Days story “A Science Potion for Halloween,” the children have worries about how they’ll feel after the upcoming Halloween Ball. Momma shows them that they can make “potions” with things they have in their pantry and yard, just like herbalists have done for centuries.

Just in time for the holidays, we bring you a free printable- Martin & Sylvia’s Best Breakfast Cookbook!