Orange Julius

½ 6 oz can frozen OJ

½ c milk

½ cup water

¼ cup sugar

½ tsp vanilla

5-6 ice cubes

Blend all items on high speed in blender until ice is finely crushed. Serve immediately. (Our family of 5 doubles recipe)

I enjoyed making these on hot summer days to enjoy a little splash of coolness.

Egg Chicks

1. Carefully peel a hard-boiled egg so as not to damage the white.

2. Make diagonal cuts around one end of the egg.

3. Remove the top. This should expose the yolk.

4. Carefully clean up the loose pieces of egg white.

5. Cut off the bottom to act as a base.

6. Use bits of carrot and raisin to make the face.

This recipe is from a great garnish book that Jack's mom, Melissa, has: More Japanese Garnishes by Yukido and Bob Haydock.

I made these this morning, 'cause I thought they were too cute. : )