Day 26: A childhood memory

Hmmmmm. Let's see here. One memory was when my Grandpa lived here, he would always take my brother and I to Carvel, an ice cream parlor only up the street from our house. That was fun. He would also take us to the mall and the bowling ally. I haven't seen him in two years, since he moved acorss country, but he's coming to visit.........tonight!!! Though I guess it's actually tomorrow morning since his flight arrival time is 12:30 AM. So maybe he'll take us again. :) I haven't been there since, because mom doesn't like thier ice cream. LOL To me..........ice cream's ice cream. I'll eat any!!! :-)

Botanical Gardens

On Mothers Day, we went to Botanical Gradens after church. It was so beautiful! (Although the butterfly House wasn't open yet.) :(

 

 

 

 

 

                                                          Soakin' in sun

 

 

Day 25: A recipe

Ohhhh. I have lot's of different good recipes. One of my all-time favorite desserts, are cream puffs. :P Mmmmmm

This is just from the Pillsbury cookbook and we just made them for my dad's b-day.

Cream Puffs:

 

1/2 c water

1/4 c margarine or butter

1/2 c all purpose flour

1/4 t salt

2 eggs

Heat oven to 425. In medium saucepan, heat water and butter to boiling. Stir in flour and salt.

Cook over medium heat, stirring vigorously until mixture leaves sides of pan in compact ball, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat. Add eggs, one at a time, beating until mixture is smooth and glossy. Spoon 6 mounds of dough about 3 inches apart onto ungreased cookie sheet. Bake at 425 for 30 to 40 minutes or until puffed and golden brown. Cool completely.

3.5 ounce vanilla instant pudding mix

1 c heavy cream

1/2 c milk

Blend above ingredients and let set in fridge.

You can either slice the cream puffs and spoon in the pudding OR if you have one of those kitchen caulkers from Pampered Chef that has the Bismarck tip, you can squirt it in.

If you want plenty extra you will have to double up the recipe.

 

And we drizzle chocolate on them........because that makes 'em so much better. :-)

 

                                               
                                              Dad being.........Dad. :)