Summer Play

Its that time of year, the kiddie pool is pumped and ready to go, sandbox filled,  water table overflowing with water. Add a few kidlets, and we are set for an afternoon of fun. Although our first try at this and the sun decided to play shy right until everyone left. So we will have a redo in  a week or so. Miss A didn't care, she was in that pool, nothing was stopping her.

Asha got to choose the kiddie menu, which was PB & J sandwiches, served with nectarines.  Asha's first attempt at cupcakes from her new sesame street cook book was great. We attempted to make the icing, twice! We are still working at it. 

This is from a great kids cook book from the Sesame Street peeps, 'C is for cooking- Recipes from the street'

Zoe's Vanilla cupcakes

• 1 1/2 c flour
• 2 tsp baking powder
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/2 c butter (1 stick), softened
• 1 c sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1 c plain yogurt (or buttermilk)
• 1/2 tsp vanilla

1. preheat oven to 350. Line muffin tins with liners. set aside

2. In a medium bowl, stir together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. (this is a great step for the kids to do)

3. In a large bowl with an electric mixer on medium-high speed, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy. beat in eggs, one at a time. with mixer on low, beat in flour mixture alternately with the yogurt, beginning and ending with the flour mixture. beat in vanilla.  use a muffin scoop to pour batter evenly into lined muffin cups.

4. bake until golden on top and a tooth-pick inserted in the center of each comes out clean, and 15-20 minutes. cool in rack for 10 minutes, then pop out onto a baking rack and cool completely before frosting with your favourite icing.