Sparkle Stories Blog

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!

Inspired by J.B.'s stack of stones, this week's recipe will help you make your own stack of rocks — the edible kind!

Fire fairies have a special fondness for fruit and its changeable, ripening qualities. These recipes will give you a few ideas for melding fruit and fire together. 

Fruit cake can be quite delicious. Its dark maple-y texture is sweet, but not too sweet. Studded with red cranberries and green pistachios, it can even wear the colors of the season.

In Southeast Asia, marinated meats are served on skewer sticks to make a dish called “satay." Satay was supposedly invented by street vendors in Indonesia as an imitation of the Indian kebabs brought to the area by migration in the early 19th century.

Some of you will probably remember ice pops from childhood — you know, the kind that came in the little plastic tubes. They’re still great for a treat, but, as a grown-up now, I prefer something a little healthier for our family’s day-in, day-out popsicle needs.

Made with oats and yogurt, both dried and fresh fruits, and served cold, muesli is really delicious. Best of all: it's EASY.

In the story, Martin and Sylvia have gone to their neighbors, the Browns, to help them pick strawberries. The day is a hot one, and Martin and Sylvia’s strawberry picking endeavors are slowed by the high temperatures. But that doesn’t stop the fun! They take a break and enjoy “Strawberry Slushies” in the shade.

Summer is a great time to lighten up your meals. Fresh vegetables and fruit are abundant in farmers markets and backyard gardens. I've rounded up a bunch of light recipes you can make over and over again all throughout the summer.

August is one of the hottest months of the year. Days are still long and summer storms might not be as frequent. That's when it great to have a few cool treats on hand to cool your little ones off. We've rounded up four of our favorite Sparkle treats that are super-easy to make and have no artificial ingredients.