Happy 4th of July

Our block held its annual 4th of July block party yesterday. We brought along this cake. It's a white cake with whipped cream (with mascarpone cheese) and berries. It was fun to make and was rapidly demolished at the party.

Our neighbors who usually bring along the fireworks did not make it this year - they were at the block party at their other house in Napa - so the usual highlight of the evening, at least on the block, didn't happen. We did go over to the junior high school to watch the fireworks, though, so that part was fun. The kids had a good time running around with the other kids from the block and eating a lot of junk.