A little like Christmas

We have been blessed to have some of our family that lives in Monterrey, Mexico here in town. So we took the opportunity to have a little Christmas celebration early. We went out to eat and then watched a the movie - Santa Clause 2- projected on Grandma's wall. And then we made funnel cakes and topped them with ice cream and strawberries and chocolate. It was a fun evening and a great way to kick off our Christmas season. We love you cousins and tio and tia! We will miss you all at Christmas time.

If you are interested in a new fun Christmas tradition try this recipe from my friend Shelley via her friend Rachael Raye. They are sooooo easy and very yummy!!! Funnel Cakes
(from Rachel Ray, I typed in "funnel cake recipe" and came up with this)

1. Heat three cups of vegetable oil over medium high heat until it reaches 350-375 degrees.
2. Whisk together 4 cups of flour, 1/3 cup of sugar, 2 teaspoons baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon salt. Make a well, then add 2 1/2 cups milk 3 large eggs. Whisk until smooth.
3. Put batter in gallon sized bag. Remove excess air, and seal. Cut 1/4 inch wide hole in bag. Carefully squeeze 1 cup of batter back and forth into oil making a free form lacy web. Cook until golden on bottom, about 2 minutes. Using tongs, turn the cake over and cook until golden brown on other side, about 1 more minute. Transfer funnel cake to paper towels to drain.
4. Dust funnel cakes with powdered sugar and serve warm.
These were quick and easy, and got two thumbs up from everyone.