Hayden wanted to spend the night with me. That doesn't happen very often because the kids get so busy with sports, parties, and activities. I was thrilled!
I think Hayden enjoyed the fondue with strawberries. We talked about what other foods we could dip into the chocolate. She later told me that she doesn't like dark chocolate (I had used semi sweet), but it didn't seem to stop her from enjoying all her strawberries. Next time, I will use milk chocolate for her.
Chocolate Fondue
Chocolate fondue is a fun recipe to have for a party for several or even for one or two! I made half of this recipe. If you have leftovers, you can cover and put in the fridge and reheat again.
Ingredients
- 12 ounces semisweet, milk, or bittersweet chocolate, finely chopped, or in chip form
- 1/2 cup whipping cream
Instructions
- Heat the whipping cream in the microwave until very hot. I do this right in my ceramic fondue pot.
- Remove from the microwave and add the finely chopped chocolate or the chips. Let stand until the chocolate is softened, about three minutes, and then whisk until smooth.
- Place it over the burner to keep warm.
- Have a platter with fresh fruit, such as strawberries, cherries, pineapple, orange sections, and bananas. You can also use cubes of pound cake, angel food cake, marshmallows, pretzels, or graham crackers.
- Enjoy!
Hayden, age 7, still enjoys playing with all the toys. At the top right, she had breakfast in bed with her dolls beside her. In the middle photos, we had made a single layer cake and cupcakes, and since we are going to the beach this summer, she decorated them with teddy bears (Teddy Grahams), gummy Lifesavers for innertubes, small round candies for beach balls, sour multi colored strips for beach towels, ground up graham crackers for sand, and tiny umbrellas for beach umbrellas. I put on the homemade cream cheese frosting, but Hayden did all the rest by herself. She took her finished cakes home for her family. Didn't she do a great job?In the bottom photo, we went to the playground, and she also wanted to put on a pretty dress, and get her hair styled by Nana. We also shopped, too!
Hayden's big sister, Harper, age 10, won 1st place in the under 14 Girl's Division of a Mountain Biking race and 3rd place overall in the Girl's and Boy's mixed division! This girl is so athletic!
My fourth born grandchild, but firstborn granddaughter, Avery, turned 18 years old this past week!
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That sleepover sounds like so much fun!
ReplyDeleteWow how fun! You are making wonderful memories for your grands. We are so blessed to be grandmothers. Just when you think you could never love anyone more than your own child they grow and give us grandchildren and our hearts explode again. Have a great new week. Hugs. Kris
ReplyDeleteSo fun and so cute. Your grands are so talented. How fun to do a sleepover. The chocolate fondue looks delicious. I love milk chocolate too.
ReplyDeleteOh Nana...what great creativity you are instilling in your sweet grands! Hayden did an awesome job decorating her cake. I'm sure she enjoyed those chocolate dipped strawberries too. You have mountain biker grands?? Oh my! Happy birthday to Avery! It has been fun to watch her grow & achieve. Have a super week!
ReplyDeleteI always enjoy seeing your grandkids' accomplishment--from baking to mountain biking!
ReplyDeleteHappy 18th Birthday to Avery!
Kitty, I so enjoy reading your updates!! All the Grands are getting so big!! We definitely need to get together again for lunch sometime!!
ReplyDeleteI'd want to spend the night too! You do the neatest things. You are such a good grandma. Love this post. I am all smiles. ♥♥♥
ReplyDeleteKitty what wonderful memories you are creating with your grands and what fun. I love spending time with my great grands and for some reason they love to spend time with me. Perhaps it is because we live far from them but the time spent is always sweet. Thank you for sharing the beautiful pics...they are lovely. Hugs and Blessings always
ReplyDeleteWhat fun to have a sleepover with Hayden and have chocolate fondue and cake decorating Kitty! I love the photo of her in her dress and pigtails, so adorable! Your grands are all so active and athletic. Happy Birthday wishes to Avery…everyone is growing up so fast! Wishing you a wonderful week ahead. ♥
ReplyDeleteHow fun to have the sleep over with Hayden and do the chocolate fondue with her. You have such beautiful grandchildren. I hope you have a nice week Kitty.
ReplyDeleteHi Kitty, Hayden is adorable! How fun to have her for a sleepover and enjoy fondue and baking! I love making memories with my grands and it is evident how much you love doing the same. Happy Week!
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ReplyDeleteWhat a special treat for Hayden!! The cake & cupcakes decorated are adorable! I know you probably had as much fun as she did, but tell the truth....did you need a nap after hosting?? 😊
Love Hayden's competitive spirit and results! And wow, Avery is 18! How did that happen so fast?!
What a fun time you had with Hayden. She will have sweet memories of the special time both of you shared. The fondue looks delicious. A great dessert I could have with friends here at the Lakehouse.
ReplyDeleteI get to have a sleepover with my grandson. Well, not really but I will be babysitting this whole weekend. He just turned 10 months old! I can’t wait!
Happy Tuesday, dear friend!
Aw, Hayden is such a cutie and I love that she still enjoys sleepovers with you! My youngest grandson, who just turn 9, doesn't like dark chocolate either. I think it's an acquired taste - LOL. Wonderful achievements by your young granddaughters!
ReplyDeleteSuch a lovely post and the photos are beautiful! As well, your blog header and Gingham background are very vintage and heartwarming. I love it!
ReplyDeleteKitty, I always love reading about your grandchildren and it makes me smile to see you all spending so much time together. It brings back lovely memories of when my mom used to have sleepovers with my girls...and fondue! How fun!!
ReplyDeleteYou are blessed beyond measure! I can tell that Hayden enjoyed the sleep over and chocolate fondue. She is adorable, but all of your grandchildren are!
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