This one's for the kids (and playful adults)

Did you grow up playing with Play-Doh / putty? Because I certainly did. And I loved it. I also spread it over my parents' walls and carpets. I made play-doh cakes and yes, I even ate them.


Kids these days are so busy playing games on tablets, cell phones, and TVs. I say TV MUST FALL, BRING BACK THE PLAY-DOH.


DID YOU KNOW?

Play-doh was originally made to clean coal off the walls in the 1930's but then, post WW2 homes converted from coal to natural gas, which meant no need for the coal cleaning 'putty'.

Then in the 1950's, some inspired person (probably a parent) found that this putty could be used as a modeling clay for kids' arts and crafts. All that was needed was to add fun colours, a pleasant smell, and a marketing team.

This play dough recipe is:

- gluten-free (if your child - like me - will be eating it)
- made with chemical free food dye
- simple to make
- and fun task for you and your child

Ingredients:

1/2 cup rice flour
1/2 cup corn flour
1/2 cup salt
2 teaspoons cream of tartar
1 cup water
1 teaspoon Coconut oil
chemical free/natural food colouring, if desired *add after cooking
To Make:

Mix all ingredients except the food colouring. Add to sauce pan and cook on low, stirring frequently, for 3 minutes, or until it forms a ball. Cool completely and add food coloring. Store in airtight container.