by Virginia B. Hargrove The fish tank at the dentist's draws my
kids like a magnet. They excitedly tell one another stories
about each fish. Little kids...big imaginations. As I waited
through their appointments, I thought about a nifty way to put
those active imaginations to work! When we got home, we were
going to create an edible aquarium in a cup! This is one "pet"
you won't have to worry about! What better way to celebrate
National Jello Week February 12-18! • Clear plastic or glass
containers • A skewer or small plastic makeup paddle • 2 cups
lemon-lime flat soda • 1 tablespoon unflavored gelatin • 2 drops
blue food coloring • Small colorful candy for the gravel • Fish
shaped crackers, gummy fish, or other edible "ocean" critters
Blossom your gelatin. Isn't that a descriptive term? I expect to
see those little granules open up into roses...or for this
project into sea anemones. It means to sprinkle the gelatin
evenly over 1/4 cup soda (or water), and let stand five minutes
to soften. Place 1/2 cup soda