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Short Bread cookies and Knuffle Bunny

Knuffle Bunny… even if Easter is already gone. Easter came and went, but we’re still in the mood for bunnies and treats! We made these super easy brown sugar shortcake cookies with Easter motifs, and we wanted to share! And to pair up with these very simple cookies, we got … Continue reading

Irish Soda Bread and Legends

This week, in preparation for Saint Patrick’s day, we are traveling to Ireland in our cooking class. About four years ago, my husband and I had the great opportunity to take Miss I with us and my husband’s family on a trip to Ireland. She had turned only two and … Continue reading

Gerbs in the House – Jaida’s Here Blog Tour

About the Book Be Courageous. Laugh. Embrace Your Uniqueness. Spread Joy. This is the story about Jaida; a friendly little caterpillar with a powerful message. A surprise visit to Mocha and Petri’s dollhouse leads the three to an everlasting friendship. Each day is filled with a new memory, until the … Continue reading

One of the Oldest Recipes in the World

After a week away because of an ear infection, we’re back on our trek around the world discovering recipes and stories. This time we’re going to Egypt, as Miss I has been asking to find a recipe from her favorite culture so far: The Ancient Egyptians. Ever since she was … Continue reading

Italian Pizza and the story of Niccolo Pesce

It’s Thursday again, and I held my little cooking class with my 5 y.o. and her friend. This week I decided to let them do pizza, and tell them the story of Niccolò Pesce or Colapesce. From a website on Neapolitan stories, I found this: The legend of Niccolò Pesce, … Continue reading

Treasury of Egyptian Mythology for Kids

My 6 year-old has been in love with all things Egyptian for several years now. I previously wrote how her love for history and the Egyptians helped me steer her away from Disney Princesses and onto new interests. A few weeks back I found National Geographic’s Treasury of Egyptian Mythology, … Continue reading

Chasing Degas eating Cheating Chocolate Croissants

On our cooking class through books, today we went on a tour of Paris. We read Eva Montanari’s Chasing Degas, while waiting for our Cheating Chocolate Croissants to be ready to come out of the oven. I love Eva Montanari, and I’ve also reviewed another book by her here. Her … Continue reading

Strawberry Shortcake to Celebrate Friendship

Celebrating Friendship It’s almost Valentine’s day, and for cooking class I wanted to do something special to cherish love and friendship. In my country that’s what Valentine”s day is actually called: “Day of Love and Friendship,” therefore I chose to do Strawberry Shortcake, my husband’s favorite treat, pairing it up … Continue reading