When I was a teacher, St. Patrick’s day was the perfect time to learn about the color green – and what better book to read than Dr. Seuss’s Green Eggs and Ham? Â To top it off, that’s what we had for lunch! Â So in honor of the good doctor’s birthday, March 2 – Here it is!
But be careful – it’s how you prepare it that makes ’em eat it!Â
Older kids don’t care – they’ll eat anything, especially if it looks “gross”, but the younger kids have to see what you did. Â Let them help – then they know they are really just eating ham and eggs – that are green!
Start with the ham. Â Put a little butter in the pan and just a drop or two of food coloring into the butter. Â (See the back piece on the photo – I added a little too much color – oops). Â Fry the ham up on both sides and set aside on a dish and keep warm in the oven.
Next – put your eggs in a bowl and whisk them around. Â Again, add just a drop or two of food coloring. Â Let the kids whisk it up! Â Pour it into the warm, green butter that is already in the pan and Scramble! Cook until the eggs are set.
Serve with a green apple, of course!
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