The Brysons: May 2010

May 16, 2010

Deliciousness

Last week I made my microwave caramel popcorn to share at Tim's parents' house on Mother's Day, and I promised my nieces I would post the recipe for them. Hopefully you will all enjoy as well. Kudos to my friend Rachel who gave me this a few years ago. It makes nice crunchy Cracker Jack-like popcorn in about 10- minutes. I've also been trying to use more of my wheat, so here is a recipe for pancakes that my kids even like and you don't need a wheat grinder to make. Enjoy and happy baking!

Magic Microwave Popcorn:

1/2 popcorn kernels, popped
1 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup corn syrup
1/2 cup butter or margarine
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. baking soda

Put popped popcorn in large brown paper grocery bag. Put brown sugar, corn syrup, butter, and salt in Pyrex bowl and microwave on high for 3 minutes (it should be boiling). Stir and microwave 2 more minutes. Stir in baking soda and mix well til really foamy. Pour over popcorn in bag. Fold over bag a couple times and shake WELL. Microwave 1 minute; shake well. Microwave another minute; shake well. Microwave 45 seconds more, then pour out and spread on counter-top to cool. Break into pieces and enjoy!

Blender Wheat Pancakes:

1 cup milk
1 cup wheat kernels, whole and uncooked
2 eggs
2 tsp. baking powder
1 1/2 tsp. salt
2 Tbs. oil
2 Tbs. honey or sugar

Blend milk and wheat kernels on high for 5 minutes or until smooth. Add remaining ingredients and blend on low til combined. Cook on hot griddle like regular-old pancakes. Yum-O!

Pinewood Derby Champ!!!

Well, he did it! Last week, Ryan won his Pinewood Derby! The secret: the "wedge." We had very little time to cut out the car, so Tim just made ONE cut 2 nights before the race, and that proved to be a secret weapon. Either that or the fact that we painted it like the Texas flag. That must be good luck, right??

Ryan was pretty excited when he kept on winning--he only lost one race out of ten or twelve. The top 3 boys were really close all night, but Ryan came out on top. Tim was SOOOO excited. Ryan was sort-of excited, but nothing compared to Tim, haha! In the end, I have come to the realization that winning is much more fun than losing. :)

May 6, 2010

Zoo Field Trip

On Monday, Sydney's kindergarten class took a field trip to the Boise Zoo. Jake and I went along for the fun. It was a little cold, but we had a great time. Once again, there are a lot of "Jake-in-a-stroller" pictures, haha!!

Love them!!

Sydney and her best friend, Jessalynn.

Mom and Bubba :)

Sydney feeling the "spray" from the elephant's trunk...too bad they don't have any REAL elephants...

Our little group we were in charge of.

Sydney and her friend Mallory on the little boat ride that costs $1.00. It was pretty much a rip-off--they just rode around in a circle for about 5 minutes--too bad Jake couldn't go on!