Back in the Saddle...almost

So I am going to get back in the blogging saddle....sort of.

I don't have a baking story, but it's just been too long, and I really want to get back to writing, pictures, and baking!

Today I finally made my way over to the Public Garden here in Boston...

...it is the prettiest time of year in Boston and I can't help but take pictures of all the glory! 

Last year the Garden was in full bloom on Marathon Monday, but due to the crazy winter we've had, the full bloom was delayed a few weeks this year...

Some of the trees were just past their prime today, as were some of the tulips. 

All were still beautiful though. 

I could have stayed there all day, but I figured 118 pictures was probably enough!

You can't precisely plan exactly when the Garden will show all of its colors, but this couple sure lucked out, and they're wedding pictures will be beautiful...

Even through the rain, the colors were beautiful.

This tulip amazed me, it was as if someone dipped a paint brush in bright red paint and just swished this one petal...amazing.

Happy Mother's Day!!

Happy Mother's Day!

Happy Mother's Day to all of the Moms, Grandmas, Aunts and motherly figures out there who *LOVE* so much, in every sense of the word.

Mom and Grandma came up today, and I made them both brunch, and had a blast setting the table and using all of our fun dishes we got for our wedding.

I bought some early, gorgeous peonies at Russo's in Watertown, MA. They have gorgeous fresh fruits and veggies, and had some beautiful flowers.

My husband and I also made a run over to Sur La Table yesterday and I found the nicest little flower molds! Time for sugar flowers! I did the same technique as for the sugar bunnies I made for Easter this year, except I played with using two or more colors in each mold. I LOVED how they came out. They are so fun!

I also tried out the new pan I bought yesterday, a mini-donut pan! SO fun!!

 I made the basic recipe that was on the back of package which was very easy, and then I made a simple glaze of confectioner's sugar and milk they also mentioned on the back. 

I modified another batch of glaze with lemon zest and fresh lemon juice for lemon glazed donuts. 

Another batch was chocolate for the husband.

They were a big hit!

After filling our bellies, we went to the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston and had a super nice afternoon walking around and soaking in all the great art. So lucky to live so close to so many great museums!

So, in case you didn't hear, HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY!!