Cocoa Layer Cake

Best homemade chocolate cake I have ever made, it came out perfect. Jacob who doesn't like chocolate cake has even had 2 slices. I have had this recipe for a year and finally got around to making it and I am so glad that I did. You should try it too:)

http://www.bonappetit.com/recipes/2011/02/cocoa_layer_cake

The Origami Shelf

Ninja stars are on the back of the shelf.



Jacob now has an origami shelf at the school library. This year he decided he would bring his origami work to school to share. He brought bags of it to the Librarian who displayed some and the rest was put in the quiet area to share with the other students.



Jacob's Valentine origami hearts were a big hit in his class. Now the ninja stars are becoming popular again. Jacob made these for many students in his second grade class and now he is taking orders for his third grade class. We can hardly keep up with the paper requests:)

Valentine's Day and other Baking Essentials

Jacob made origami hearts for his class this year.
I made heart cookies for his class.



Mini cherry pies for my sweethearts at home.






And chocolate dipped strawberries for my co-workers.
As you can see it was a busy weekend at our house.




Happy Valentine's Day