Pink Princess Pudding

This one is so fast. And I'll include the recipe since that was requested.


1 small package vanilla instant pudding
1 tsp vanilla
Pink food coloring (mine was technically red)
decorating Sugars or sprinkles (optional)
Raspberries, maraschino cherries, or sliced strawberries

make the pudding as directed and add the vanilla and food coloring (2 drops). Chill and serve with optional garnishes as desired. Makes 4 servings.


The kids loved this one and ate it all. Nolan even wanted cherries on his.

Angel Cloud Cakes

Another day of cooking. I am helping the less and less. I have to make sure they read temperatures right and ingredients. They picked to make these cute cupcakes. I was supposed to use angel food cake mix, but forgot to buy that kind. We just used yellow. They are not fans of the coconut on the top.



It is hard for me to let them make messes. But I have to remember a little mess is okay. For instance, today it was extremely difficult for me to let the fill the cupcake cups. I'll admit, I filled a few myself to hurry things along.

Here's the final cupcake.

Pretty Princess Puffs

We had an impromptu session on Saturday. Why not? The kids were bugging me all about it. This is a recipe they wanted on our menu, but they have to be in the oven for a full hour, so I would not add them. We did them anyway. I guess they are like a meringue or something. Mostly eggs and some sugar. They felt like Styrofoam.


I guess they turned out okay. They were gone before bedtime.

We're Getting Started

I've decided we are going to go ahead and get started with our cooking classes. I have folders for the kids to make their own cook books and keep handouts in. If you decide you have a child to try it out, please contact me. My kids are asking me daily. They love the aprons and hats that go along with the class.

Almost done.

This is what we added in for fun.

This afternoon we will discuss safety when using the stove top. Go over measuring. The menu is rice krispie treats. Adding color or sprinkles as they want. They also have to read the recipe, so I hope the treats taste right. Just kidding, I'll be helping on that part. I don't think K sight words include common words from recipes. I'll try to post pictures this evening or tomorrow. (I really want these treats for the field trip we are taking tomorrow. I learned last fall they are great for eating in the car.)