If only I created in the studio as fast as in the kitchen!

Slowly, slowly,very slowly creeps the garden snail... and me.  Finally, finally I sanded the 3 papier maché masks for the bears and painted them a first coat of pure white.  I think they look pretty amazing and it's incredible how durable they are!  And patient!  The three bears, also incredibly patient, are now free to be finished up as I no longer need their heads to safely construct the masks.

In the kitchen, I've been experimenting, mostly with great success.  Here is the Carrot Cake Bars recipe, which actually has cheese cake swirls in it.  Yes, it is very good, and easy.  The only thing I changed was that I left off 1/2 cup sugar and used 2 tablespoons of honey instead in the carrot cake part of the recipe.  Give it a try!