Let's get the rythm of the head...ding dong

Hostess can call their cream-filled desserts anything they'd like, but they'll never come close to what's cooked-up the good old fashioned way.

I've made eclairs for the first time...and I have learned a few things...

• They are overpriced in bakeries
  
• You should always sift your powder sugar if you don't want lumpy frosting
• Custard is much better than instant pudding, but the ladder is much easier to make and still delicious.
• Your eaters may be expecting a flower on top, but you don't have to give it to them

I used this recipe. I normally don't follow recipes very closely, but I only made a few changes to this one and they were pretty good. I think I'd change the chocolate next time--to0 runny, but really yummy.

And, because my sister-in-law Maren sent me a link to one of my favorite childhood songs/rythms...and I can't get it out of my head, I thought I'd pass it along. If the title of this post sounded familiar...you'll want to click here.