Happy Birthday to Me!

Well, if I can't get you lurkers to post a comment any other way, maybe you'll be guilted into wishing me a Happy Birthday :)  I'm 34 years old today and have had a wonderful weekend and day so far.  Because tomorrow is Valentine's Day, my birthday has included a cooking project with big sister while Little took her nap.

If you need a Valentine's day treat, this is easy . . . the hardest part (especially for the 4 year old) is waiting the 3 hours to slice and eat it!

I was going to make fudge at Christmas time and even had the ingredients, but my girls got sick, I got behind and it was one project that just didn't materialize.  So, I saved the idea (and the mini marshmallows) for today.

The recipe can be found here.  I followed it exactly and it looks good.  I really liked how it didn't involve a candy thermometer and the ingredients were common.  I even (for once) lined my pan so that I have a chance of getting the fudge out to slice it into squares and give as gifts.  Even if it is my birthday, I can't eat the whole pan myself!

After I got Big all excited about the project, I realized that most of the cooking was on the stovetop with hot liquid sugary mess.  So, she measured into the pot before I turned on the heat and then got to decorate.

The best part . . . . . sprinkles!

Now we have to wait 3 hours

My future food blogger.  I love the concentration on her face as she tries to capture the perfect shot of the end product.