Saturday, December 29, 2007

Mmmm, presents.

New: The stand mixer for which the Mr. said he saw no need, since I already have a perfectly functional hand mixer. As he feigned his objection, the package was already en route to our house.


Old: The cookbook published in 1970-something by my hometown ISD's PTA. It includes recipes from my mom, my grandmother, my aunt, and several childhood friends' mothers. It wasn't exactly a wrapped-and-under-the-tree present, but one that my mom had set aside to give me when we went to visit on Christmas Eve. She's "out" of cooking, she says, now that there's only my stepdad and her at home.

Gratuitous Al pic, in which he is also thankful for Mom's presents because they inspired her to make a practice run on the recipe for his birthday cake (which will look prettier than this one, let's all pray):

3 comments:

HollowSquirrel said...

FIRST! Does that mean I get a piece of that cake sent to me? Yes? Yes? Dude, looks good to ME (and Al!)!

motherbumper said...

I am currently coveting your KitchenAid (best.mixer.EVER). I'm also guilty of licking the screen to get a taste of yummy cake with equally yummy looking boy. He is so darn cute. Happy Holidays!

Kristin said...

I am so jealous. That's exactly what I wanted for Christmas! The cookbook is great & what a special keepsake :)