Día de los Muertos . Day of the dead. But, no, this is not a morbid holiday where zombies rule. This is about remembering. I am grateful that my boys were able to know three of their great-grandparents...and still have Jake's grandmother. But Zanne, Curt, and Matt, you are gone too soon, my friends! So, this weekend we made Calavera de Azúcar as a way to remember those we have lost. I picked up a simple skull mold earlier this week. Easy! Ingredients Makes 1-2 sugar skulls, depending on your mold size. You can easily double or triple this, as needed 1 C organic granulated sugar 2 t meringue powder 1-1/2 t water Procedure In a large mixing bowl, mix the sugar, meringue powder and water together until it all resembles wet sand. Pick up a handful of the mixture and squeeze it together. If it holds its shape, it's ready. If it falls apart, add a little bit more water. Fill your skull mold with the wet sugar, pressing down firmly to compact it. S...
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