Read Across America Week is celebrated from March 2 to 6 — it begins on the birthday of the beloved author, Dr. Seuss. The entire month of March, in fact, is dedicated to reading. The National Education Association (N.E.A.) aims to encourage reading and educate people about its benefits, especially among children and young adults. [...]
Today is National Coffee Break day and I am eating coffee cake and making these cute easy crafts made with coffee filters . Have fun and Explore .. with simple things this Saturday. Coffee filters – 1 per snowflake Washable markers – colors of your choice (pinks, blues, purples, and maybe a dark green or orange [...]
Happy Sunday ! Thanks for checking in today . I am making bread in the kitchen. A favorites of my sons for a quick breakfast. Topping 1 teaspoon cinnamon 3 tablespoons brown sugar Bread : ⅓ cup raisins 1½ cups flour 2 teaspoons baking powder 1 pinch salt* ¼ cup butter (softened) 1 cup granulated sugar 1 large egg (room temperature/slightly beaten) ½ cup milk (room temperature) Pre-heat oven to 350F/180C. Grease and flour, spray [...]
Thanks for joining Me this first Sunday of February ! And my announcement of my Word of the Month. I tried the Word of the Year but I thought I might try this for 2023. February Word is Family !!! Family definition: a group of one or more parents and their children living together as [...]
Thanks for joining Me on the last day of January ! It has been a busy month but February will be just as busy ! Right Now I am deciding on Valentine of Mardi Gras decorations to go up. January Highlights January : we celebrated both New Year and Chinese (Lunar) New Year. And our [...]
This baked Chinese sponge cake recipe is the same soft and fluffy texture you find in modern Chinese bakeries. Also known as a Chiffon cake in Western bakeries, this sponge cake is perfect with coffee or tea. 7 eggs yolks and whites separated 1 tsp cream of tartar 1 1/2 cups sugar about 300g 1/2 cup water 120mL 1 tsp vanilla extract 1 tsp baking powder 4g 1/2 cup vegetable oil 120mL 1 [...]
It's Tuesday and Welcome to my Home. This week my family is celebrating a second New Year. The Lunar New Year or the Year of the Rabbit. With food and fun.. Why Celebrate the Lunar New Year ? History It's Lunar New Year, also known as the Chinese New Year or the Spring Festival, when [...]
Welcome to my Saturday and I am celebrating with the kids a day early Chinese New Year. So join us as we explore the Holiday !!! The Jiating family and The Year of the Rabbit: A Chinese New Year Picture Book Have fun and learn with this story about celebrating the Chinese New Year with [...]
Happy Tuesday ! Today's post is about Birthdays on Holidays. My Birthday and My Mom has shared the Thanksgiving holiday many times. The family story is that i was born on Thanksgiving morning - so that is my story ! How do We celebrate a Holiday birthday ? That meant school was on a holiday [...]
August is Peach moth. And this week I was blessed with two cases of fresh Peaches. So today's recipes is : 5 peaches , peeled, cored and sliced (about 4 cups)▢3/4 cup granulated sugar▢1/4 teaspoon salt For the batter: ▢6 Tablespoons butter▢1 cup all-purpose flour▢1 cup granulated sugar▢2 teaspoons baking powder▢1/4 teaspoon salt▢3/4 cup milk▢ground cinnamon Add the sliced peaches, sugar and salt to a saucepan and stir to combine. Cook on medium heat [...]
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