Lemon Bugs and Giant LEGO Gingerbread Man! (+Recipe)

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Welcome to our little virtual corner! I’m a single mother raising my wonderful son, Ruben, who has grown into a remarkable teenager. For years, I was the sole breadwinner as a Krav Maga instructor, balancing the challenges of parenthood and work on my own.

When Ruben started kindergarten, I embarked on a new journey by studying healthcare management at Semmelweis University, specializing in health tourism management. After graduating, I began working in my field and experienced firsthand the tragic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic while serving as a healthcare manager in a state hospital.

As the pandemic subsided, I transitioned into private healthcare, where I currently work as a practice manager. Meanwhile, our family moved from a small town to Vác, a charming historic Danube riverside city near Budapest.

Here, we embrace the everyday moments and joys of life together. If you want to hear more stories about us, you’re warmly invited to visit the original Daysonpaper blog at S&Ru’s Diary on daysonpaper.blog.hu.

So I decided to try living for a year on an international stage and see if there are other mothers in similar shoes for whom this diary could be a support on the harder days—just as it has been a support for me when I was able to look beyond the difficulties and sincerely believe in my own strength.

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One of Our Summer Friday Afternoon Bakes:

Finally Unveiling the Giant LEGO Man!

This silicone cake mold has quickly become one of my favorites (right after the life-sized LEGO figure ice cube tray, which we also used to make the birthday chocolate LEGO figures). I can almost smell the lemony cake batter, which is perfect on any summer day paired with homemade black forest lemonade!

What you’ll need:

A little boy eager to bake
175 g sugar
175 g soft margarine
1 vanilla bean
3 eggs
225 g flour
2.5 tsp baking powder
Flavoring (in our case: grated lemon zest and juice, but cinnamon, chocolate chips, etc. work too!)

How to make it:

Beat the margarine and sugar until fluffy, then add the vanilla and eggs and continue mixing. Combine the flour with the baking powder and your chosen flavoring, then gently fold into the wet mixture. Bake at 190°C (375°F) until a skewer comes out clean—about 30 minutes, depending on your mold.

Cheers to your health!

This is a foolproof batter perfect for baking with kids, who can confidently spread their wings in the kitchen because the result is simply destined for success. Since the batter itself isn’t a culinary adventure, the molds bring the dessert to life! We skipped decorating this time due to an unmissable soccer match (where the lemon bugs were packed as snacks). The possibilities for shapes and decorations are endless, making it a truly fun experience!

I wholeheartedly recommend this relaxing activity if you love good food and good times!