christmas talent

I made chocolate covered. mint ganache filled, homemade marshmallow for the family Christmas talent show on the 23. this is the end result

and this is the inside.


I made the marshmallow and before it set up I spread it thin on a pan with flour packed in to the bottom (firmly)let it set and dusted the top with flour. Then used cookie cutters to cut out the shapes. (the kids loved the leftovers in their hot chocolate) then I took ganache I made with andies mints the day before and piped it between two layers of marshmallow. next came the chocolate coating, and let me tell you I made a real mess with this step! lastly I decorated with colored chocolate. If you want a recipe I will be happy to pass them on.

where have I been?

I was told be a good friend today that I need to update my blog... I wonder why. couldnt be because it has been 2 months since the last one could it? And not because I missed a lot of good things in the last 4... right?
Some of the highlights of the last four months have been

• Allyson's birthday

My baby turned 3. I realized that I am now in a new stage of life, raising my family instead of having one. I am happy with what I have, but it is weird to realize this.

• Elijah's Birthday

He turned 5 and is excited to go to school. He is still a heavy weight, weighing in at 53 lb when last checked.

• Halloween Party

That was a blast! at least for me. Hopefully the kids had fun too.

• Thanksgiving

Family Food and Fun need I say more

• Christmas

With all the parties that come with it. I made marshmallow things (I think the name the kids like was chocolate covered ganache filled marshmallow) and bite size eclairs and a sweet bread twist thing (lots of "things" this year)
I think that will catch up on my life :) for now....