Our pair of couch potatoes are all ready for the big game.
When I heard that Life of Dad was helping to sponsor the #FrozenChefMadness contest, I knew I had to participate. As a huge fan of frozen snacks since my college days at Michigan State, I looked forward to this competition with relish. I only had one handicap which could interfere with my reaching out and taking the $800 VISA gift card grand prize.
I can’t cook.
If it takes longer to prepare than it does to eat, generally I will avoid it. I often use a thermometer to boil water and haven’t made ice cubes since I lost the family recipe. Fortunately, everything on the approved products list can be whipped up in a snap with minimal preparation and clean-up. And they’re all tasty. Enlisting the aid of my young son, we headed off to our grocery store’s frozen food section looking for a way to change my handicap into a strength. I reflected back on the many theme events I’ve attended over the years, and one thing stood out in my memory when it came to the food: presentation. I needed a way to make these favorite staples stand out in a new way. My son and I brainstormed and came up dry until we looked through the glass doors of the freezers and found our muse in Ore Ida’s Tater Tots. We looked at each other and said almost simultaneously, “Couch potatoes!”
Once we had the idea, it was quick work to come up with the rest of the picture. The shape of Eggo’s Cinnamon Toast Waffles mimicked the back and armrests of a couch, and one of
Just three easy ingredients!
T.G.I. Friday’s Mozzarella Sticks made a fine sofa cushion. We purchased our supplies and headed home. Following the directions was a snap and within minutes our diorama was complete. Needless to say, it didn’t survive long long after the picture was taken. In the end, we had a lot of fun putting our entry together and enjoyed the fruits (and tots) of our labors. If you and your little ones are looking for a fun afternoon activity while you’re waiting for the weather to improve, this contest is a fun and tasty way to spend some time together.