Friday, May 13, 2011

In the Kitchen

One of my favorite things about cooking something big is when I put on an apron. My aprons were all sewn by my great, great grandmother. I love the history and feeling of interconnectedness of wearing her things.

Today I have found a new recipe for marshmallow fondant, will be making some of that and gumpaste. My little girl will be 9 this week and I have promised her a Pippi Longstocking cake.

Here are a couple of sites that helped me a lot in this quest:

http://whatscookingamerica.net/PegW/Fondant.htm

http://cakecentral.com/recipes/7427/easy-gumpaste-recipe

And here is a picture of the cake that  is acting as my inspiration:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/kagekonen/2778195560/

I will share more as the journey progresses!

Friday, April 15, 2011

Science - Fish

Exploring Creation With Zoology pages 87 - 92, Bony Fish

Types of Bony Fish Print out

Label the Fish Anatomy

FIELD TRIP: Take your kids to the local aquarium. If your city does not have one a fun and free alternative that we used was to go to the local Cabella's, Bass Pro Shop, or other major hunting and Fishing supply store. It is popular for these stores to have aquariums inside of them for people to walk through for free!

Exploring Creation With Zoology pages 93 - 96 - Fish Defenses

Exploring Creation With Zoology pages 97 - 100, Spawning

Salmon Life Cycle

Salmon Lapbook