Cooking (at) School

I never thought I’d get to actually show off my new Bee Haven Maven apron in public. But I got my chance this morning when I was one of five moms at my son’s school for parent station day. On those days, parents help with an art project or activity.

As luck would have it, the task was gingerbread cookies. Mrs. C was totally prepared. Each table was set with sprinkles, raisins and dough.

The kids had a great time cutting out their cookies and decorating, then rolling out the dough remnants for more. I had three boys at my station…all were particularly creative with their cookies. Turned out the shooting star cutout was more popular than the gingerbread man.

I’m actually not a fan of gingerbread. But the cookies sure smelled up the school. Future Farmboy seemed pleased. He ended up with enough cookies to share with his sister.

Tomorrow we’re off to NW Indiana for an annual German-themed meal in celebration of St. Nicholaus Day: Roladen, red cabbage and wax beans. If I only had the patience to wrap all those thinly cut pieces of beef, ham and mustard around pickles. I’m sure glad my sister-in-law takes the time. I look forward to this every year.