You probably know this already, but I am pretty fond of holidays. While the ordinary days can be just as special (and sometimes better), I love the anticipation, excitement and preparation that goes into a holiday. Looking forward to something is always the best part, and I love opportunities to look forward to something.
Easter is pretty much the most joyful holiday of the year, and as well as celebrating Jesus and the wondrous things He has done, it gives us an excuse to dress up and eat nice things. ;)
Decorating Easter eggs happens infrequently in our house, depending if someone remembered to pick up the dye... or not. But this year we had the materials on hand, and I decided to be ambitious. After googling Easter egg inspiration until I thought I would pass out (have you SEEN how many great ideas there are?) and collecting boxes of glitter, trim, gemstones and you name it, I thought I had everything under control. Apparently, I just don't have much patience for the dyeing part. Or the glue gun.
By the time 4 of the 5 were mostly done, I had run out of steam, and the poor red one was left in its imperfectly dyed state (although I always think that the plain ones are gorgeous, too). The others turned out fairly interesting, and I am rather fond of the teal-blue "vase" egg. It's blown, so I can use it as a decoration for as long as I want without it going bad.
All in all, an interesting experience, and I will try to do better next year. ;)
Then comes the desserts, which I always decide on at the last minute, and are always an adventure, since I rarely make the same thing twice. Experimenting is great when something comes out perfect and you can be proud of it, but the disappointments are twice as bad.
This Panna Cotta looked better than it tasted in my opinion. It was super easy and didn't give me any trouble (basically you throw like 4 ingredients into the fridge and... ta da!) but it essentially tasted liked plain whipped cream. Not bad when it's doused in strawberries, but not exactly what I hoped it would be. ;)
Ahh... the Boston Creme Pie. This did come out satisfactorily, although the first filling went crazy on me and ended up in a sponge-y ball, and the second one could have been a bit firmer. But I didn't really care, since it ran out so prettily and was delish when it was dripped all over the pie. Definitely a really, really yummy cake (if I do say so myself ;) and one that I will be making again. I do want to get the hang of that filling.
No pictures of my Easter outfit, unfortunately. I wore a maxi dress that I got at a boutique in Pasadena, CA, and I expect it will become a wardrobe staple. Definitely a favorite.
So tell me, how did you and your family spend Easter? Any fun traditions or baking adventures? I'd love to hear about them! :)
He is risen. Hallelujah!
-Amanda
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