Marshmallows

Wow, with the incredible heat of the summer it has been a long time since I have been able to enjoy cooking.  So, with the onset of the cooler weather the stove can be fired up once again without the fear of overheating the kitchen and thus the house.  In fact any heat from the stove this week will be  welcome in the kitchen.  :)

Last weekend we had our family/friend annual Octoberfest tradition.  We usually have a chili cookoff and a desert contest.  My daughter usually purchases ribbons for first, second and third place winners.  Last year she just happened to have a ribbon for the "thanks for trying but you did not win ANYTHING" entry.  Which I was lucky enough to "win" with my (as my family called it) Pie Soup.  This year I was hoping to get at least 3rd place, but with no new dessert ideas as yet I decided to make marshmallows.  Yes, good idea.  Something everyone could snack on without being filled up and not able to eat the chili I brought.  :)

This year there were 10 entries for chili (wow) a record for us so far!  With 6 entries for dessert hey!, my chances of placing are looking promising.  I flavored my marshmallows with banana and strawberry flavorings.  Even with all my efforts, the poor marshmallows did not place even for the "booby" prize!  I believe it was due to a mix-up on the dessert table and who ever had the #3 place originally got the votes for the marshmallows and eventually won the contest.  That is OK though, next year Laura Beldon.... Look out!  :)