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Sunday, December 7, 2025

4th Annual Cookie Exchange

I can't believe it, but it was the 4th Annual Cookie Exchange I have co-hosted with Deanna. However, this year was a LOT different because I needed Leos to watch Amaya while I went to the event. I had to make sure I came back home in time because Leos had a hockey game. I didn't have much time like I did last year to make the cookies artistic, so I made simple small sandwich cookies with dulce de leche. I tried putting some edible stickers on the cookies, but I didn't have enough, so I just gave those away to close friends. There were so many delicious cookies and it was nice to see some of the regulars that have come to the cookie exchange the previous years. Grace made BEAUTIFUL snowy pinecones with brownies and chocolate cereal. She won the most artistic and the most unique and best overall were Tiramisu cookies. We also had a Secret Santa. After that was finished I had to rush back home. Thanks for a delicious and wonderful time ladies! See you next year!

cookie stickers!

Grace carefully unboxing her little art pieces!

snowy pinecones

almost all the different cookies!

USA

China 10,655

Turkey

the winners of the day!!!!

rolling dice on a phone for the order of Secret Santa

with our presents!

Monday, November 24, 2025

Amaya's Bachelor

I found a study Charles University was doing on dyslexia. They needed babies from 3-7months of age and since Amaya fit that age range, I decided to have her participate in it. I scheduled a time and date and little did I know it would be the first real snow of the season. It was the first time I went walking with the stroller in snow. I had to adjust a little bit, but overall it was fine. I think Amaya was surprised with all the white around her. We needed to go to the center of the city. When we arrived to the building, the researcher's assistant needed to help me with the stairs. Once we were in the room, Amaya and I were placed in a sound proof room. I had to wear headphones and Amaya was listening to some sounds and shown some pictures. It lasted for just 10 minutes and then she was done. They gave her an honorary Bachelor's and let her wear a cap. They gave her a book in Czech and a 500czk voucher for Rohlik after Leos had to fill in a questionnaire online. It was pretty simple and she'll probably participate again two more times for the same study when she is older. I'm curious to what the results will be!

Saturday, November 22, 2025

Japanese Cooking Class

I have been a member of Cooking Club Prague since maybe 2018 or 2019 and there hadn't been a single Japanese cooking class offered. I had been asked many times to do one, but I just didn't come around to it. Today was finally the day. I had Leos take care of Amaya so I would be able to do the class. The class filled up in less than 12 hours after posting it. I was completely shocked. I made sure I had a full menu. I included a wakame cucumber salad, izakaya style edamame, miso soup, hosomaki with four different fillings and matcha cookies. I hadn't made hosomaki in a while, so I practiced a few times at home. I had never made enough rolls for 11 people, so I was a bit concerned on how long it would take the rice to cool down. I started cooking the rice immediately because it would need to be completely cooled in order to make the rolls properly. Everyone did a great job and we actually made more than 200 pieces!! There was a misunderstanding with the cookie dough, but it still ended up turning out ok. It was fun and a bit hectic for me, but I think everything turned out pretty well. Since the demand was quite high, I might have to repeat the class! Thanks to Grace for helping me out during the class and taking the photos. The pictures are out of order and thanks to Jerry for having us at his place for the class. I hope that everyone enjoyed the class and will be able to make at least one of the dishes at home. Thanks for a fun day everyone!!!