Gourmet Chips

My son loves to cook but he likes to be very creative when cooking so a detailed recipe isn't what he's up for. One of the things he loves to make are Gourmet Chips and I love them too because he can be creative and we still have something guaranteed to be yummy when he's done.

The first step in making Gourmet Chips is having the "sniff test" of the spice cabinet. My son smells all of the spices we own and picks out the ones he likes the best.

Next we heat about a 1/2 inch of oil in a frying pan, the oil is ready for frying when a drop of water sizzles when added to the pan.

He cuts the corn tortillas using a pizza cutter in to 4 or 6 pieces depending on how big he wants the chips. I supervise the frying of the tortillas and usually end up finishing the last batches myself.



When the chips are done, remove them from the pan with a slotted spoon to paper towels and let the seasoning begin. It's best to season when they are still hot, the spices attach better to the chip.

Here are some of our favorite combinations: Salt, pepper and garlic; Chili powder and lime juice; Basil, oregano and garlic; Curry, cummin and tumuric; and Garlic and salt. The combinations are endless!

Sidewalk Chalk

First things first, start saving those toilet paper rolls. Candy or soap molds work great and require no prep time to make the molds.

To Make the Molds: Line each toilet paper roll with wax paper. Tape one end of the toilet paper roll closed.

To Make the Sidewalk Chalk Mixture: Combine approximately 1 cup of plaster of paris with water until it will pour easily. Just before pouring your molds add approximately 1 tablespoon of tempura paint either dry or wet it doesn't matter.

Allow the sidwalk chalk mixture to set in the molds overnight or until dry.

Pop or peel the chalk out of the molds and let the creativity begin!

(This activity is flexible on the measurements, perfect for younger kids.)