We just finished downing a huge batch of Butter Beer while watching Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets. Yes, I did forget about the huge snake at the end, but she had no problem with it.  In fact, she pulled out a ‘magic book’ from her book shelf and started looking up the magical powers she has now that she’s been bitten:  She hisses when she’s mad (which she does frequently), she can speak Parseltongue, and she has healing abilities.  I told her that she also has the power to emit a powerful stink when she’s cranky.  She didn’t think that was so funny.

Butter Beer

• 3 cups milk (we used fresh goat milk)
• 2 Tablespoons Brown sugar
• 2 teaspoons vanilla
• 2 teaspoons butter

Mix all in a pot and warm.  Once the butter has melted, pour it in the blender and whip it until it is frothy.  Then pour it back into the pot and heat until nice and hot.  It’s a great winter drink!

Oh, I should go… I can hear Kaia hissing at Leif!