As the title suggests, this game is rather creepy. (No chickens allowed, please.) It can only be played in a pitch-black setting, which is why older kids often join in. Number of players: At least five, the more the better.Age range: 8+, however this also depends on the nature of the kids. Place needed: A… Continue reading Murderer In the Dark
Qaydi Qaydi
I really don't remember where we got this game from. But it's a favorite among most of my friends. The name literally means Prisoner Prisoner, which might sound a little crazy, but it's actually quite fun. The saying 'the more the merrier' is true in most games, but in Qaydi Qaydi, a good number is… Continue reading Qaydi Qaydi
Painting Tips
Watercolor paints are best off on paper (either normal or slightly thick paper.) If you use too much water while using watercolors, paper will crinkle. I wouldn't recommend using printing paper or thin paper either, because they crinkle easily. Watercolors work best on white surfaces and can't be used on stuff other than paperAcrylic paints… Continue reading Painting Tips
Chequerboard Biscuits
Chequerboard biscuits look quite fancy and might seem very difficult to make. However, thanks to the brilliant book Everyday Chocolate (unfortunately there is no author name given), I made them once and they're easier to make than they look. Ingredients: 3/4 cup / 170g butter, softened6 tbsp icing sugar1 tsp vanilla essence2 cups / 250… Continue reading Chequerboard Biscuits
Cake Decorating Tips
Almost every cake goes well with whipping cream.When you are decorating a cake with whipping cream whip the cream with an electric beater until it forms stiff peaks. Spread the cream on the cake evenly. To make chocolate whipping cream you can beat in melted chocolate or chocolate hazelnut spread.When adding liquid food coloring to… Continue reading Cake Decorating Tips
Television – Poem by Roald Dahl
This is a poem by the famous writer Roald Dahl, and it was in his book Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. I really liked it which is why I'm posting it here. The most important thing we've learned,So far as children are concerned,Is never, NEVER, NEVER letThem near your television set --Or better still, just… Continue reading Television – Poem by Roald Dahl
Easy Chocolate Ice Cream Milkshake
I crave chocolate ice cream milkshake almost all the time. And this was the first really easy chocolate milkshake I found, so here you go to all my like-minded chocolate ice cream milkshake-craver-friends! Makes 2 cups. Ingredients: 1 cup and a little more milk (preferably cold)1 tablespoon chocolate (milk or plain)2 scoops ice cream (see… Continue reading Easy Chocolate Ice Cream Milkshake
How to melt chocolate without burning it
Chocolate is like a fussy little princess. If one little thing goes wrong (i.e. temperature) it breaks down completely. Almost always whenever we (tried to) melt chocolate, we aLwAyS burnt it. Maybe not completely but it was never nice and smooth like melted chocolate should be. But now I found out 3 ways to melt… Continue reading How to melt chocolate without burning it
Cops and Robbers (Chor Police)
A great but very noisy outdoor game. Number of players: At least five; the more the better.Age range: 8+Place needed: The most fun game of Cops and Robbers or Chor Police as we refer to it is in which you play both outside and inside; we have a two-storey house so you as a Robber… Continue reading Cops and Robbers (Chor Police)
Chocolate Icing
A quick and easy recipe for chocolate icing. For frosting, see here. This recipe makes icing sufficient to cover a 23 cm (9 in) round cake. Ingredients: 1/4 cup water 4 tablespoons sugar 3 tablespoons cocoa powder 2 tablespoons oil Instructions: Place all the ingredients in a small bowl and mix until thoroughly incorporated.Pour into… Continue reading Chocolate Icing
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