What a special weekend of memories in the making! Makes me miss the dimples in my own kid’s hands AND baking with them. What a mess it used to be. It was glorious!
My granddaughter is 3 1/2. (All the others are teens and beyond.) I’ve never enjoyed baking more in my life! I’m surprised there is any dough left by the time we’re done mixing since those little hands go in for a glob every chance she gets. I love the fact that her mother doesn’t bake, so we get to make the cupcakes and cookies to send to school. :) We have the best time!!! Loved the pics of your little ones. So adorable!!!
I’m off to Paris in Oct. armed with a list of new Patisseries to try!
Thanks, Dorie, for sharing your beautiful grandchildren with us! My granddaughter lives clear across the country and I don't see her nearly as much as I'd like. I would love to teach her to mix, and stir, and pour, and taste, and ENJOY! as you have your girls. What memories they'll have!
I hear you -- my granddaughter lives in AZ and I'm in CA. It's soo hard to be away from her, but thank heavens for Facetime. At least we get to have some form of story time but baking together doesn't exactly work.
I'm in GA and my girl is in CA. Video calls are great, but the older they get, the busier they are and....then they're all grown up! When the pandemic curtailed travel for so long, I lost valuable years in her "babyhood." Now she's a second grader. Hoping to make up for lost time, but it's a challenge!
Your story reminded me of my 4 year old son, piping bag in his hand, piping stars all over a unicorn cake. He won a prize in the county fair, too! This was decades ago now. Somewhere I have a photo of him sitting at the counter piping his stars. Thank you for sharing your sweet, sticky weekend!
The absolute cutest. This is not only a display of such tasty fun, but you are laying the loving foundation for a lifetime of joy around food and family. Bravo! Such beautiful lessons. 😘
As an auntie, I love seeing your littles grow up. Bon travail en Paris (I see from Instagram that you have arrived). We are having a warm September in Ann Arbor and just beginning color change.
So true! If you have ever had a bundt cake come out of the pan in multiple pieces, remember that spackling the cake pieces back together again with frosting makes the cake taste better. Live your life, eat things, and make memories.
Loved this article on baking with your grandchildren. When even a professional baker, such as yourself, can overlook perfection then we all can learn a lot on giving ourselves grace in the kitchen and beyond. 🥰
Dimples on chubby baby hands. 🥰 My babies had an invisible tight bracelet around the wrists. Chubby, lovely little people. So precious to bake together. ♥️
What a special weekend of memories in the making! Makes me miss the dimples in my own kid’s hands AND baking with them. What a mess it used to be. It was glorious!
A glorious mess - that sums it up wonderfully - xoD
My granddaughter is 3 1/2. (All the others are teens and beyond.) I’ve never enjoyed baking more in my life! I’m surprised there is any dough left by the time we’re done mixing since those little hands go in for a glob every chance she gets. I love the fact that her mother doesn’t bake, so we get to make the cupcakes and cookies to send to school. :) We have the best time!!! Loved the pics of your little ones. So adorable!!!
I’m off to Paris in Oct. armed with a list of new Patisseries to try!
Hold on to these times - I know your granddaughter will! I''d tell you to have the sweetest time in Paris, but I'm sure you will - xoD
Thanks, Dorie, for sharing your beautiful grandchildren with us! My granddaughter lives clear across the country and I don't see her nearly as much as I'd like. I would love to teach her to mix, and stir, and pour, and taste, and ENJOY! as you have your girls. What memories they'll have!
I hear you -- my granddaughter lives in AZ and I'm in CA. It's soo hard to be away from her, but thank heavens for Facetime. At least we get to have some form of story time but baking together doesn't exactly work.
I understand. Our family is often scattered and those times are really hard on all of us - xoD
I'm in GA and my girl is in CA. Video calls are great, but the older they get, the busier they are and....then they're all grown up! When the pandemic curtailed travel for so long, I lost valuable years in her "babyhood." Now she's a second grader. Hoping to make up for lost time, but it's a challenge!
It's the getting older part ... xoD
I see happiness looking at me!
What a lovely thing to say - and how perfect! xoD
So so sweet!!
Thank you - xoD
Your story reminded me of my 4 year old son, piping bag in his hand, piping stars all over a unicorn cake. He won a prize in the county fair, too! This was decades ago now. Somewhere I have a photo of him sitting at the counter piping his stars. Thank you for sharing your sweet, sticky weekend!
"He won a prize in the county fair, too!" I love it - xoD
The absolute cutest. This is not only a display of such tasty fun, but you are laying the loving foundation for a lifetime of joy around food and family. Bravo! Such beautiful lessons. 😘
The girls are so lucky - and smart: They got themselves born to parents who love life, family and food too. Thanks, dear Kristin - xoD
As an auntie, I love seeing your littles grow up. Bon travail en Paris (I see from Instagram that you have arrived). We are having a warm September in Ann Arbor and just beginning color change.
Merci, Micki - yes, I just got to Paris and I'm thrilled to be here! Enjoy beautiful Ann Arbor in the fall - xoD
So true! If you have ever had a bundt cake come out of the pan in multiple pieces, remember that spackling the cake pieces back together again with frosting makes the cake taste better. Live your life, eat things, and make memories.
Elizabeth - you've come up with a great motto: Live your life, eat things, and make memories! xoD
This is so, so beautiful. Thank you for sharing this with us. I honestly nearly cried. This is what life is about.
Oh, Rin - thank you for being here - xoD
Loved this article on baking with your grandchildren. When even a professional baker, such as yourself, can overlook perfection then we all can learn a lot on giving ourselves grace in the kitchen and beyond. 🥰
Overlooking mistakes and "flaws" is hard. I'm softer about it with the kids than I am with myself. Grace, indeed - xoD
I love baking cookies with my grandchildren. Such sweet memories being formed!
Sweet memories for everyone - xoD
What an incredibly sweet post, Dorie. I’m in love with Gemma. ❤️
June, I think you'd like her in person, too - she's a good one! xoD
Dimples on chubby baby hands. 🥰 My babies had an invisible tight bracelet around the wrists. Chubby, lovely little people. So precious to bake together. ♥️
Ohhhh, those bracelets - yes! xoD
Just a beautiful person and a beautiful life!!! Hugs!!!
Lisa, thank you and thanks for the hugs - I'm so extraordinarily lucky - xoD
I loved this! Your granddaughters are beautiful and I can see the love in those photos.
I guess the fact that I adore them is obvious :) - xoD