I spent the morning in my son’s second grade class doing experiments and explorations with cranberries.  Thanksgiving is on it’s way and cranberries are a main foodstuff to go with the essential turkey!   I was in charge of the ‘sink or float’ station. They float, in case you were wondering…even the smushy ones. While they all loved the experiments, the clear highlight was when a local police officer visited with our principal! He came to each station (excuse the pun!) and chatted with the kids, well,  they thought that was the coolest thing ever! I agree, I can’t imagine many schools where local law enforcement would show up for a quick chat to the kids. When I got home it was my turn for cranberry experimenting. I am making cranberry sauce, but I have no orange or juice which the recipe on the back of the cranberry bag calls for.   So,  I am using lemon juice and zest with water to make up the quantity. I think I will throw in a couple …