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.
Read more…Italian lemon cake for Easter
Recipe for a sunny Italian lemon cake, perfect to bake for Easter – kids will have fun decorating with sprinkles. Easter in Europe – favorite shops for Easter sweets – Gilli in Florence, Fortnum & Mason London, Dallmayr in Munich.
Read more…Matzo Ball Soup for Passover
This week is the Jewish holiday of Passover. The holiday is a remembrance of the Jewish people’s journey from slavery in Egypt to freedom over 3,000 years ago.
Inspired by Tiny Chef, here’s our recipe for delicious matzo ball soup (made with love). Also children’s books to read about Passover.