Creamy Chocolate Fantasy

From my favorite Mrs. Fields Cookie Book, I made these chocolate tartlets.  I found some brand new tartlet pans at my parents house that were begging to be used.  Never one to turn down a baking challenge I decided to make these.  I thought the chocolate filling was divine but Jacob thought they were a little too chocolaty but not enough to stop eating them.  The meringue was a nice tart contrast to the chocolate but it made them tricky getting them out of the pan.  Looking forward to other tart recipes.

S.T.E.A.M-TOPIA (science, technology,engineering,art,math)

Lego Mindstorm Battle of the Brains

Jacob and two of his classmates built a forklift with Lego Mindstorms.

The kids had a specified amount of time to make their creation.

This is the forklift that went into battle.

Jacob with  his final touches.

Sumo wrestling outfit.

They won 2nd place for the school.

Jacob with the class trophy.

Michael made a movie!

Childhood Memories

These dessert glasses were filled with Jello parfaits, pudding or ice cream sundaes while I was growing up.  They represent a happy childhood.  This Friday I decided to have ice cream sundaes with my family to honor my father's memory.

After his cup was filled Jacob patiently waited until we all had done ours before he ate.  When we sat down together Jacob said "Shouldn't we say a blessing for Grandpa?  This is for Grandpa, right?"  Lesson learned.

Purim Carnival

The only event that Jacob liked at the Purim Carnival was the petting zoo.  I think he liked the baby pigs the best. He also enjoyed the giant hot dog he ate for lunch.  I think he liked the idea of a snow-cone by when he actually got one he said it tasted like ice and he wanted something else.  We made him finish the snow-cone:)

Lego Robotics Part 2

Latest battle of the brains.  Jacob seems to be enjoying the class. 

Hamentashen Time

I have expert help now with making Hamentashen cookies.  In Jacob's religious school the kids made Hamentashen and Jacob was very proud that he knew how to fold them.  He stated he was the best in his class.  So this year when I made them Jacob said he wanted to help since he knew how so of course I obliged.  I am contributing to my son's Jewish education just through food:)

LEGO ROBOTICS - BATTLE OF THE BRAINS

I enrolled Jacob in an after school program that builds Lego robots from the Lego Mindstrom series.  Jacob and his best friend built this robot last week.  In March the class gets to compete with other schools in a Lego Robotics battle.  I hope to take more photos and some video too.