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Chocolate Easter Eggs I had my first Finnish chocolate as a foreign exchange student in Finland and it's been my favorite ever since!  Finnish chocolate doesn't get the same attention as Swiss chocolate, but it's equally as delicious, if not better!  (Of course I am a little partial! )  At Easter time, Fazer makes one of my favorite chocolates of all time, the Fazer Mignon.  Imagine... the most delicious hazelnut chocolate you've ever tasted.  Poured into a real egg shell.  Imagine... holding a real looking and feeling egg in your hand and upon cracking it, instead of finding a runny or hard boiled egg, finding a solid chocolate egg inside! It's quite magical!  What a fun thing for every Easter basket!  Of course you can buy these over the internet around Easter, or if you are really lucky, in Finland, but I wanted to try making the Fazer Mignon at home!  Here's how I did it!         Chocolate Eggs 3-4 large (real) eg...

" T he bell still rings for all who truly believe!"   O ne of my favorite children's Christmas books is The Polar Express.  Written and Illustrated by Chris Van Allsburg.  He is one of my favorite authors and illustrators.  He has written many other favorites like the Garden of Abdul Gazi, Jumanji and Just A Dream, which are some of my other favorites. These are beautifully illustrated and written books to share with your children all year long.   This "Mix and Match Menu" is meant to be shared along with this delightful story on Christmas morning! Polar Express Breakfast Menu * Hot Chocolatella and French Hot Chocolate Fresh Fruit Compote Cranberry Orange Cinnamon Buns Crunchy French Toast with Cranberry Compote Poached Eggs with Sugared Bacon Twists Roasted Potato and Onion Hashbrowns Hot Chocolatella 2-3 cups milk ( depending on the richness you desire) 1/2 cup Nutella Heat milk in a small pot on the stove top over low ...

???? ? Apple Cider Doughnuts My kindergartner's class took a field trip to a nearby farm to pick pumpkins the other day.  We took a fun hay ride, fed the chickens and goats, rode go-carts, climbed up and slid down slides and jumped on anything that jumping was allowed on and ran as much as we could before it was time to go.  On our way out the door I noticed some Apple Cider Doughnuts for sale.  I was tempted to buy some, the name alone sounded inviting...but I forwent a "purchased treat" as I usually do.  However, a friend had bought some and offered me one.  I couldn't say no to that!  One bite and I was hooked!  I HAD to try making these!  I started with an Ina Garten recipe (LOVE her!), replaced the milk with apple cider and omitted the cinnamon to  make way for the lesser known, but my favorite spice, cardamom.  The Finns love using cardamom in their breads and sweets and I came to love it in Finland.  ...

Homemade Halloween Marshmallows My first attempt at making homemade marshmallows a few years ago was a disaster!  But I was ready to make a new attempt.  After all, everyone needs a cute marshmallow to go in their hot cocoa on Halloween night!  Right?   You'll want to keep your eye out for the smallest cookie cutters you can find for cutting homemade marshmallows...(that way they fit in the mug better.) These marshmallows came out perfect and as my 11 year old said, "Mom these are amazing!  They are 10 times better than Jet-Puffed!"  So don't take my word for it!  You've got kid-tested proof...homemade marshmallows rule!       ???? 4 envelopes unflavored gelatin 1 1/2 cups water, divided 3 cups sugar 1 1/4 cups light corn syrup 1/4 teaspoon salt 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 1 1/2 cups confectioners sugar Oil a 9x13 inch baking dish with vegetable oil.  Line the dish with aluminum...