I told Chin-Hwa all I wanted for my birthday was a birthday cake. I said not to bother with silly Christmas gifts--birthday. Focus on the birthday.
I then gave him a recipe that was "easy" because it started with a cake mix. Then I told him he had to make four layers, put frosting between each layer, and top it with a chocolate "ganache." He was intimidated at first, but we ended up with a lovely result. The cake was rich, creamy, and delicious. Chin-Hwa even put birthday candles on top. He tried to make a 2 and a 6, but its up for interpretation...
It is hard to be away for Christmas, but I guess this will be my year to see if they celebrate Christmas outside of Omaha. At least I know I will be well fed!
When I get emotional about being away, there is one YouTube video that can cheer me up:
INSTANT CHRISTMAS CHEER
I then gave him a recipe that was "easy" because it started with a cake mix. Then I told him he had to make four layers, put frosting between each layer, and top it with a chocolate "ganache." He was intimidated at first, but we ended up with a lovely result. The cake was rich, creamy, and delicious. Chin-Hwa even put birthday candles on top. He tried to make a 2 and a 6, but its up for interpretation...
It is hard to be away for Christmas, but I guess this will be my year to see if they celebrate Christmas outside of Omaha. At least I know I will be well fed!
When I get emotional about being away, there is one YouTube video that can cheer me up:
INSTANT CHRISTMAS CHEER
MERRY CHRISTMAS! And, HAPPY BIRTHDAY NICKIE!
Jackie, that cakes sounds much better than the jello cake I usually make. I hope you and your husband have a wonderful Christmas and you have a great 26th Birthday. I love you so much and miss you terribly. Mom
ReplyDeleteHappy belated birthday to you and Nickie! At least you missed the enormous Omaha Christmas blizzard this year.
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