We lost all of our chickens. Every last one. A genet discovered that they are easy prey and just devoured them systematically. One a night. It was quite sad for us, but part of the circle of life I guess.
I became so used to having lots and lots of eggs available at any given moment and it has been a bit of a rude awakening to suddenly realize I have the flour, sugar, vanilla and mixer ready but no eggs. No more running to the chicken coop for some fresh eggs but off to the little shop at the garage close by instead. For now we will not replace them. We'll wait a while in the hope that the genet moves on.
We had a busy weekend with lots of people coming to visit and friends for lunch and dinner. That of course translates into more baking and lots of cooking.
My daughter had a little friend over on Saturday as well and I prepared a huge batch of cookie cup batter for them to bake in her own silicone baking trays. Special girls cakes also calls for special pink icing and lots and lots of pink sprinkles. They had a blast icing and licking and sprinkling and eating. They ended up with some pink icing in their hair of course and lots on the cheeks too but with big smiles and happy laughs as well.
When friends came round for tea on Sunday I needed a quick, delicious treat. Eclairs is perfectly easy and quick and always delicious and always appreciated around here. They are not difficult, contrary to popular belief and are really worth a try.
