So, yesterday (June 14th) was Flag Day. Flag Day celebrates the "birthday" of the American flag. It actually didn't become an official holiday until 1949, but was unofficially celebrated for many years prior. It was on June 14, 1777, that the Continental Congress passed the first Flag Act, as a means of officially establishing a flag for the United States. Anyway, the tradition in Ben's family was to make a flag cake on Flag Day. So, I did. It was officially my first time making such a cake. Technically, I guess you should use blueberries, but I used blackberries for the corner... because I don't really like blueberries. This was Emily's suggestion, as she doesn't enjoy blueberries either.
I've started work on a new website, entitled Thoughts for the Home. You are welcome to browse it (through the link on the side), but be warned, it is very incomplete. Many links lead to nowhere. ;) I discovered Google Page Creator and I just had to come up with a reason to use it, so take a look. I have a large portion of the "cooking" section complete, but not much else.
As a side note, Emma swam in her pool this morning, and as you can see she had a lovely time!
What a yummy cake! Is it chocolate under the white frosting? That's my favorite. Aroung here, the traditions have to be non-fattening, but what a pretty cake you made!
ReplyDeleteThe scouts were out in force putting up and taking down flags along our streets. I remember taking Aaron out to do that when he was in scouts.
Oooo that looks very yummy. Soosan has done it again!
ReplyDeleteYou need to make somthing like that for us when Aaro gets home. :)
Mmm, I'm hungry. Do you think those things would ship very well? ;)
ReplyDeleteHmm nice treat, are you going to publish the recipe?
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