Today was one of those days that I want to catalog as a favorite. Jenna and I drove up to Layton this morning and spent the day with my mom and dad and 3 of my sisters. The purpose of this gathering was to help my mom make her annual Christmas goodies that she gives to each of us every year! I have mentioned a couple of Christmas breads that have been in the family since our family begun. These breads are German Stollen and King's Cake (which is a buttery, dense almond paste filled, almond "cake". These two breads are a serious tradition in our family but they take TIME! The King's cake especially! This was the first year we got together to help my mom with this great task! (10 kids in family=10 King's cakes and 10 Stollen!!!!) We had a lot of work to do but it was so much fun! There is nothing better than being together in the kitchen and learning, laughing, and tasting, reminiscing, catching up, sharing ideas and simply being together at mom's. We made English Toffee too and had lunch and then just sat and talked while the kids played happily together! I loved this day! Why didn't we think to do this sooner? New tradition? I love my family!!!! Thanks mom for all the years of heart felt work and love!
4 comments:
How fun!!! What time are you going to Kristen's? I've been thinking about your macaroons for several days now... ha ha!
How fun to work on it together!!!!
They look delicious!
i miss you!!! i helped mom with king's cake last year. it was really great to learn. i'll make it someday on my own. thank you for the travelling stuff!! it was a lifesaver!!
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