I know that it is inconceivable but I actually almost forgot to post today. With the party prep, party and post bash clean up it almost slipped my mind. Speaking of the play date, I hope that all who came had a great time. I have to say that for me this was the easiest host job I have ever had. Considering that at one point there were 11 adults and 13 children all on my main floor, I think that something can be said.
I am not sure if this is because we host so often now with book club, play dates and other functions, or perhaps simply because I consider you all now family and the need to impress is no longer really there, or that I was just grateful for the company. I feel that we are at a point where everyone has been to my home many times, so if you need a plate, you know where they are in the cupboard. I hope that you don’t feel that this is laziness on my part; I don’t want to put across that impression. I guess what I am trying to say is that I am truly thankful that I have so many wonderful women in my life whom I am that comfortable with. So... thanks to all of you for being so fantastic.
In the spirit of play dates my recipe for this week is play dough. My Mom is down for a visit again and this time she brought will her the most fantastic recipe from my youth. This is the original recipe! The one for the absolutely horrible tasting stuff that if you made something special, your Ma could put it on the window sill above the kitchen sink to dry for at least a month before you could play with it, and then when you did it only lasted for one or two play session before crumbling. Ahhh, such wonderful memories. I can’t wait to share this one with Abby so she can have those memories too.
Enjoy!
Ingredients:
- 2 cups of flour
- 1 cup of salt
- 1 heaping tbsp cream of tartar
- 2 cups water
- 1 heaping tbsp of vegetable oil
- Food colouring
Directions:
- Place all ingredients into a saucepan and cook over medium heat until they begin to come together and become very hard to stir.
- Divide into 4 pieces and colour each piece differently with food colouring.
- Knead colour into dough until thoroughly mixed and brightly coloured (you may want to use rubber gloves for this or your hands look like rainbows).
- Store in airtight containers.
What else is cream of tartar for, besides making playdough?? Homemade playdough definitely holds a special place in my heart too...we never had the fancy store bought stuff, let alone all the gadgets to go with it!!
ReplyDeleteAhh, see, we never had the home-made kind. I am beginning to understand where my lack of craftiness originates...
ReplyDeleteWish we could have been there as it sounds like it was a wonderful time! Vic may have told you but Ava has been one sick little critter. She's near normal now but it's been over a week!
ReplyDeletePS. she also likes to sample playdoh - homemade or otherwise - any tips on how to solve this issue?
jill... what a warm and fuzzy post... I love you all too! thanks for hosting jill... it was a great day.
ReplyDeleteEm... i have no rocket-science solutions for getting tykes to not eat playdoh... all of the normal comments - just have snacky foods that she can eat accessible and just keep redirecting her nibbling to them instead of the playdoh. hhmmm, that's all I've got. :)
There is a recipe out there for edible playdough...I remember my mom making peanut butter playdough once! Of course, that may send the wrong message that all playdough is edible and make the problem worse...
ReplyDeleteEm, I am sorry to hear that Ava is under the weather. I hope that she is feeling better soon. Here is an edible play dough recipe that you may want to try with Ava. It is the one that Beth suggested. It works out well.
ReplyDeletePeanut Butter Play Dough
1 cup peanut butter
1/2 cup honey
2 cups powdered sugar
Mix all ingredients in a bowl, using your hands. Dough should feel soft and pliable.
Storage: When not using, MUST be stored in an airtight container.