Look at ME, I'm Cavity FREE!!

Cayden had a dentist appointment the other day. We were very excited to learn that in the four visits he's had to the dentist, he has had no cavities! Even the dentist thinks it's a big deal because Cayden got this cool t-shirt (with a little bit of free advertising) for all of my efforts. His hygentist also sent him a really nice card in the mail congratulating him further. Wow, dentistry has come a long way since I was a kid!!

The Case of the Disappearing Bagel Sandwich

WANTED

Case #: 2009-521





Suspect: Hammish Gygi (see photo below)




Age: 6



Weight: 31 lbs



Height: 15 inches



Accused of: Snatching a bagel, cream cheese and turkey sandwich from the kitchen table and scarfing the whole thing down!



The Evidence: Missing turkey bagel; lots of slobber on the floor under the table where said bagel was sitting; suspect had slicked back ears, wiggled a lot and wagged his tail furiously (he looked terribly guilty!)



The Mystery: How could a dog with 3 inch legs grab a turkey bagel from a 3 foot high table and eat it without being noticed by his parents who were in the room at the time of the crime?

Recipe Requests

Thought I'd share the recipes for the Blackberry Cream Frosting and the Whipped Cream Frosting I used on Cayden's b-day cake. (Pix on previous post).



Blackberry Cream Frosting



2 8oz pkgs Cream Cheese, softened

1 C unsalted butter

2 C powdered sugar (the original recipe calls for 4 C - I didn't want it that sweet)

1/2 C seedless jam (strawberry, raspberry, blackberry, currant, etc.)

3/4 C chilled heavy whipping cream



Beat cream cheese and butter with an electric mixer till smooth. Beat in sugar, then jam. Beat heavy whipping cream in a separate bowl until peaks form. Fold into frosting. Cover and chill until firm enough to spread (about 2 hours)



NOTE: I made half of this recipe for the filling of a 9x13" cake. The whole recipe would be enough for the filling and for covering the cake.





Sturdy Whipped Cream Frosting



8 oz pkg cream cheese, softened

1/2 sugar

1 t vanilla

1/2 t almond extract (optional)

2 C heavy cream



Mix cream cheese, sugar, vanilla, and almond extract if using. Blend until smooth. While still whipping, slowly pour in the heavy cream. Stop and scrape the bottom of the bowl a couple of times. Beat until cream can hold stiff peaks.





ENJOY!!!