Just to help them celebrate the new flag, which frankly I think they should wave with pride, a smirk and a belch, here's a dead easy kid approved recipe they will love to make. I got this off Good Eats and it would go a long way to making up for those D rations you foist off on them.
Chocosicles!8 oz (good) bitersweet chocolate finely chopped
1 1/2 cups heavy cream
1 cup whole milk
2 TB (good) cocoa powder
2 ts pure vanilla extract (the real stuff)
popsicle molds
place chopped chocolate in a large glass or ceramic bowl
combine cream, milk, cocoa powder in a medium saucepan over medium high heat.
Whisk constantly until it comes to a simmer.
Pour slowly over the chopped chocolate and let sit for 2 minutes.
Then whisk slowly until the chocolate is incorporated.
Whisk in the vanilla.
pour into popsicle molds and freeze for at least four hours.
This makes 8, but you can easily make several batches as it cooks quickly. I wouldn't try to double or triple it as it might not mix right.
I'd also get a silicon whisk if you don't already have one. They are cheap and stuff doesn't stick to them.
FQ13