TWD - NO Cinnamon Squares

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Tracey of Tracey’s Culinary Adventures chose Cinnamon Squares for this week's challenge and I am sorry Tracey but I did not get to bake this weekend. Go to Tuesdays with Dorie to check out what the other bakers did. My son was here from Orlando for a quick visit and I got to spend a little time with him. Plus, I am trying to get ready to go on vacation. My stepdaughter is graduating from high school in Connecticut and I will be traveling there on Thursday. If you are from Connecticut and have any suggestions of something fun to do there, please fill me in!

I have to leave you with a bit of eye candy too. You probably do not recognize this guy.
What can I say? I'm a proud mom!
Check back Thursday when I have White Gazpacho Soup to share with you.

Comments

Unknown said…
Hope you had a nice time with your son!
June 1, 2009 at 7:55 PM
Allison said…
Where in CT will you be?
June 1, 2009 at 8:07 PM
Allison said…
If you have time, check out Mystic. Its about 45mins from Farmington. Its super pretty, there is a little downtown with lots of shops and good eating. My favorite restaurant is S&P Oyster House and Daniel Packard Inn.
June 1, 2009 at 8:13 PM
What's for Supper? said…
You had a good excuse for missing! You should try it though. This is a really good dessert.
June 1, 2009 at 11:34 PM
natalia said…
Ciao ! Enjoy your vacations !!
June 1, 2009 at 11:42 PM
Leslie said…
How wonderful that you took some time just for your son! I hope you have fun on your trip, but try to make this when you get back. I made the cappuccino and it was amazing.
June 1, 2009 at 11:58 PM
Pamela said…
What a handsome son you have!! Have fun at the graduation. Try the cake when you get a chance, because it was so yummy!
June 2, 2009 at 7:52 AM
Anonymous said…
You are a proud mom! And a little eye candy never hurt anyone. =) Pamela is right, you really should try this one when you get a chance!
June 2, 2009 at 2:21 PM
Mary said…
Connecticut girl born and raised...if you want ideas, let me know what town you will be traveling to...my email is memalchodi@hotmail.com. Have fun!
June 3, 2009 at 6:37 AM
Leslie said…
Peggy, I got your comment but wasn't sure if you'd get it if I replied. I'd recommend Paris! Rome is wonderful and has tons of history, but is incredibly crowded, easy to get lost in (which we did daily), and huge. Paris, especially the part where you'd want to go as a tourist, is easy to cover on foot and has large boulevards. Where Paris is relaxed, Rome is manic.

If you wanted to branch out, Florence and Venice are better than Rome, IMO. San Gimignano is lovely for a day trip, and a lot of tours stop by there. When we go to Paris, we mostly like to stay in Paris. There's so much to see, and the cafe scene and walking along the river Seine are so enjoyable. Sometimes you can find tours that do both Paris and Rome. Wherever you choose, I know you'll have a great time!
June 3, 2009 at 6:28 PM
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