Thomas Jefferson, author of the Declaration of Independence, spent five years in France, traveled extensively and enjoyed European cuisine. He loved food, collected recipes, and brought back pasta maker and a recipe for macaroni and cheese from Italy.
Read more…San Francisco: 30 Fun things to do with kids this summer
It’s summer in San Francisco!
Best parks, museums, fun food, hikes, free music and kid’s shows, tips, insider secrets (redwood grove, fairy doors, Chinatown lunch and playgrounds, cheapest bay cruise), and more.
Bake Star Cookies for July 4th
The first American flag had 13 white stars on a blue background.
Two hundred and fifty years later, there are 50 stars, representing each of the United States.
For a fun activity to celebrate July 4, bake cookies in the shape of stars.
Read more…Summer Solstice Fresh Strawberry Cupcakes
June 21 is the summer solstice, longest day of the year in the northern hemisphere. Especially far north in Scandinavia, long sunlit days seem to go on forever.
Celebrate the summer solstice with a batch of fresh strawberry cupcakes.
Lemon Yogurt Travel Cake
In France, at school children learn to make a tasty yogurt cake. This inspired us to make our own version – a “gateau de voyage” travel cake. Bake and freeze the cake in advance to take on your trip for breakfast picnics.
Read more…Fun food for kids Montreal
Lots of fun food for kids to try in Montreal – French pastries such as pain au chocolat, brioche, fruit tarts, muffins, Quebec specialties poutine and maple cornets, and bagels, Montreal style.
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