Monday, February 13, 2012

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.

13 comments:

  1. Happy Happy Birthday to you!!!!!!!!

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  2. Happy Birthday! I too love that last picture :)

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  3. Happy Birthday Bec. Feb. 13 is really a big day with H & T anniversary and also Carol and Doug's anniversary.

    Wishes for many more.

    Marilyn

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  4. Happy birthday. Nothing beats fudge. Hope the wait was worth it.

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  5. Aww, happy birthday! I'm not a lurker, really, just came by to say the fudge was delicious. Then I got distracted and started checking out the other recipes ... you know how it is.

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  6. P.S. Note use of past tense to describe fudge *g*.

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  7. That Jenna is getting to be such a big girl! Glad you had a nice day...

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  8. Happy Birthday Becs!!! Sorry a bit late, but still sending you wishes for happiness and lots of good food this year!!!

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  9. Happy (belated) birthday, Rebecca! Hope your day was wonderful!

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  10. Happy (super late) Birthday to you!!! I hope that it was wonderful. Did the fudge turn out well? It looks great :)

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  11. Yes - the end report is that the fudge turned out pretty perfect. It'll definitely go on my Christmas treat list. I think something crunchy (toasted almonds? toffee?) on top or in the middle would be great.

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