Clearly among the most powerful and lasting memories children hold with them for life are those involve the aroma, taste and experience of food.  A day off for golf, a new tie, a new gadget – all fine things for Dad. But today’s men are obsessed – appropriately so - with the concept of legacy. Money and things soon fade away, but you leave memories forever. leave behind. By all means, give a gift this Father’s Day, but the better gift would be to help create a memory.

Here are simple and tasty recipes that are easy and safe for children. No knives, nothing that will burn. Just fun together with Dad. Enjoy -- Charlottee

Flower Biscuits
2 tablespoons butter or margarine
1 10-ounce package refrigerated biscuits
Your favorite jam or jelly

1. Heat the oven to 400 degree. Melt butter in small saucepan. Place biscuits 2 inches apart on ungreased cooking sheets. To make the daisy design, use the kitchen scissors to make 5 small cut around the edge of each biscuit. Do not cut all the way to the center.

2. Press your thumb into the center of each biscuit to make an indention. Spoon 1/2 teaspoon of your favorite jam or jelly into center of each biscuit. Put the cookie sheet into preheated oven. Bake biscuits for 10 to 12 minutes or until golden. Brush with melted butter.

3. Use hot pads to remove cookie sheet from oven. With pancake turner, lift biscuits off cookie sheet and onto a serving plate. Serve warm.

Yields 10 biscuits
Calories 119, Total Fat 6g, Cholesterol 6mg, Carbohydrate 15g, Protein 2g, Sodium 339mg.

Caramel Mini-Popcorn Balls
24 squares vanilla caramel candies (about 7 ounces)
1 tablespoon water
5 to 6 cups popped popcorn

1. Place unwrapped caramel pieces and water in large mixing bowl. Microwave on high for 1 minute. Stir. Continue microwaving on high, stirring every 30 seconds, until caramel is melted.

2. Add popcorn; toss until well-coated. Wet hands; shape mixture into 2-inch balls. Wrap each popcorn ball in a sheet of clear plastic wrap.

Yields about 1 1/2 dozen
Calories 55, Total Fat 1g, Cholesterol 1mg, Carbohydrate 11g, Protein 1g, Sodium 30mg. (each mini popcorn ball)