The wet side of Washington State isn't known for having spectacular weather on Memorial Weekend so a sunny Saturday was amazing, especially as it got into the low 70's. Although it wasn't looking that way on Friday afternoon when we caught the edge of a huge thunderstorm system that slammed into the Cascade Mountains around… Continue reading Sunny Days, Kayaking and Couscous Salad
Category: children
Babies, Gardens and Raw Brownies
Raw brownies? Oh yes. So good even the Toddler wouldn't leave me alone. Make sure they sit overnight in the refrigerator for the flavors to meld together, let come to room temperature before eating (although they taste great cold also, I found they get even more chocolate tasting when warmed up and soft....) Recipe is… Continue reading Babies, Gardens and Raw Brownies
Eggroll Crackers
This little boy loves crunchy, crispy nibbles (especially after going to the library!): This little man maybe not so (he turned 12 weeks today!) So what did I make?Well.... Leftover eggroll wrappers? Wonton wrappers? Do you end up tossing them into the yard waste bin way too often? Make them into quick crackers - that… Continue reading Eggroll Crackers
A Birthday Day
Yesterday was Walker's second birthday, I decided to try a cupcake and a frosting recipe from Cake Boy, which came out in October of 2011. The frosting is fantastic, easily piped, swirled and spiked onto cakes. Walker had a lot of fun sitting on the floor with a spoon and the mixing bowl scraping it… Continue reading A Birthday Day