Cooking is a form of Science because different foods are used to make a new food! Usually, the element of heat is what creates the new food. Soup is a good example, as it takes foods such as water, vegetables, beans and rice that can all be eaten by themselves but when mixed together and served hot---you get soup!

Here is a recipe for Brownie Soup:

You will need:

1. Put the vegetables and one cup of water into the pot. Stir.

2. Heat until hot, stirring occasionally.

3. Serve your special Brownie Soup to your family and enjoy.

4. Don’t forget to clean up your mess!

Remember! An adult must be with you to be sure you are safe when cooking.

Did you enjoy cooking? Look at some recipe books to see if there are other meals you would like to cook for your family.
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Some foods you like to eat may come from other countries. Have you ever had noodles, tortillas, egg rolls, or quiche? Where did they come from? (Italy, Spain, China and France)

Many foods also were first eaten here. Did you know that American Indians were the first to grow corn, which they called maize?

You can find out more information like this by making a "Troop Recipe Book". Bring in family recipes. Each girl in the troop (or a friend) can share information about her recipe. Where is it from? Who gave it to her? How do you make it? Put the recipes together in a book. Why not try them for a special lunch or supper?

You will need:

• 1 Tbs. Unsweetened powdered drink mix

• 1 Tbs. Warn water

• Several small containers

How to make it:

1. Mix water and unsweetened drink mix together in a small bowl. Repeat this step several times, using various flavors of drink mix to created different colors of paint.

2. Be creative! Use the colors of paint to make beautiful pictures.

3. Allow finished paintings to dry overnight before scratching and sniffing.

You will need:

• 2 Tbs. solid shortening

• 1 Tbs. fruit-flavored powdered drink mix

• 35 mm plastic film container (unused or well-washed)

How to make it:

1. Mix shortening and drink mix together in a small microwave-safe container until smooth.

2. Place container in the microwave on High for 30 seconds until mixture becomes a liquid.

3. Pour the mixture into a well-washed plastic film container or any other type of small airtight container.

4. Place the Fruity Lip Gloss mixture in the refrigerator for 20-30 minutes or until firm.

You will need:

• 2 Tbs. Solid shortening

• 1 Tbs. Cornstarch

• 4-6 drops food coloring

• Small make-up sponges

How to make it:

1. Mix shortening and cornstarch together in a small bowl until smooth.

2. Add 4-6 drops of food coloring. Mix until the color is evenly blended.

3. Apply Face Paint using small make-up sponge.

4. Remove paint with soap and water.

You can also add 1 tsp of glitter to paint to create sparkle make-up!

All recipes are taken from The Ultimate Book of Kid Concoctions by John E. Thomas and Danita Pagel.

Published in 1998 by The Kid Concoctions Company. Their website is www.kidconcoctions.com.

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Last updated 08/15/2005

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