Friday, May 8, 2015

Ben Makes Graham Cracker Pudding

On Saturday, he insisted that he wanted to make a recipe that he could do all by himself.  He looked through Mennonite Country-Style and suggested banana tarts, caramel popcorn, or cookies. Take it easy, buddy!  He compromised with me and agreed that graham cracker pudding was a good idea.



I stayed in the kitchen, but he did all the recipe reading, measuring, stirring, etc. by himself.  I was impressed because I haven't done much cooking instruction with him.



And then he was very proud to dish up little bowls of pudding the next afternoon.


I must add that Genevieve was also bit with the cooking bug that same day; she made a lemonade "sirup" from my vintage Joy of Cooking.  (Recipe here - Genevieve used a lemon, a lime, and some bottled lemon juice). It's delicious and very convenient to have in the fridge.  I predict the lemonade syrup will be a staple this summer, and the big girl can make it all by herself.
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5 comments:

  1. AlicaMay 8, 2015 at 9:31 AM

    Mmmm...that drink sounds good! There are some members of my family (who shall remain anonymous!) that don't like plain water. Gasp! I just might have to make this...or better yet, have Jenna make it this summer!

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  2. HazelMay 8, 2015 at 10:25 AM

    Well done Ben! It's amazing what they pick up when you don't think they're really paying attention, isn't it?

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  3. PollyMay 8, 2015 at 1:25 PM

    Well done, Ben!! I am impressed, and inspired to let Finn do some cooking this summer.

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  4. DiannaMay 8, 2015 at 2:52 PM

    Way to go, Ben!

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  5. BLD in MTMay 11, 2015 at 12:19 PM

    Look at your kids go! Excellent. And the "sirip"? I am going to have to make some to have in my fridge for a summer treat. Thanks for sharing.

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