All Dolled Up

This weekend Eva got all dolled up to go to her very first wedding ... She was so excited to get her photo taken with the beautiful bride (can't you tell?) Congrats, Carrie Faye! We all love you so much.
Eva loved getting dressed up and wearing her precious headband that was made especially for her, especially for this occasion by Katie. (Be sure to check out her etsy store, like NOW).

My Little Bean Bag and I kind of even matched ...

Eva did SO well at the wedding. She handled getting passed around like a champ and didn't even get fussy. She slept through the entire ceremony but my girl likes to party, so she stayed awake and visited with everyone through the entire reception and dance.

Daddy and his crazy friends dressed her up like a pirate. She thought it was funny.

Daddy-o and his girl

The girls took her on the dance floor and she loved dancing. Girls just wanna have fun!

She also got to meet so many family members including her Great Grandma Shirley.

I have more pictures to share from the rest of our weekend to prove that we survived (and thrived) on our first family trip but Eva and I are visiting Nana and Papa for a few days so those pictures will have to wait!

Congrats Carrie and Brendan on a beautiful day. We wish you only the best in all the years to come!

Hot Cross Buns

I originally posted this recipe last year around Easter, but since it is that time of year again and I'm currently making my second batch of Hot Cross Buns, I thought I would re-post in case anyone is interested in a Hot Cross Bun recipe ... and this time with more pictures.

Hot Cross Buns - from America's Best Bread Machine Baking Recipes
1 cup water
1/4 cup skim milk powder
1 1/2 tsp salt
1 egg
1/4 cup honey
1/4 cup butter
4 cups all purpose flour
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
1 1/4 tsp yeast
1 cup raisins

1. Measure all ingredients except raisins into bread pan. Select dough cycle. Add raisins at add ingredient signal.

2. When done, turn out onto lightly floured surface. Cover and let rest for 10 minutes. Divide into 12 portions. Roll each into a ball and place on prepared baking stone. Gently flatten each ball with the palm of your hand. Cover and let rise for 35-45 minutes.

3. Preheat oven to 375. Mix together 1 egg white and 1 tbsp of water and brush over buns. Using a knife, cut slits in the top of the bun, to make the shape of a cross.

4. Bake at 375 for 15-20 minutes until tops are brown and they sound hallow when tapped.

Makes one dozen buns.

Big News!

If you are a regular here at Lucy's Kitchen and you don't read my personal blog, today is the day you should stop by and take a look.

I made a rather huge announcement.

I'll give you a hint.

It starts with "I'm" and rhymes with "smaving da faby".

It also explains the lack of recipe posts over the past month or so. Cooking has not been a top priority.

Pie Crust Cookies

Growing up, I always remember looking forward to pie crust cookies anytime my mom was making pies. I have carried on the tradition by making these with my leftover pastry anytime I make pie. I hope that it's a tradition I will pass down to my children someday.

Pie Crust Cookies
Leftover pastry
Butter
Brown Sugar
Cinnamon

1. Roll out remaining pastry. Spread with butter. Sprinkle brown sugar and cinnamon all over.

2. Roll pastry and tuck in ends.

3. Cut roll into 1 inch thick cookies.

5. Place on baking stone and bake at 375 for 10-15 minutes, until golden. Enjoy while warm.