Animal Crackers in my soup?

There are few things from childhood that I loved more than a box of animal crackers.  I would carry the box around like my own little purse and I was always prepared if I was ever stranded without a snack.  I would march them around the table, the zebras played with the lions.  It was one little box of harmony.  As a baker and photographer (among other things) I am also a big fan and supporter of the arts.  So imagine my delight when my sister presented me with a little gift last night.

The Lilly Pulitzer special edition Barnum’s Animals box of crackers.  Adorable!  Each box is designed with the designer’s classic look and supports Urban Arts Partnership, which promotes arts throughout NYC public schools.  The Urban Arts Partnership ?advances the intellectual, social and artistic development of underserved public school students through arts-integrated education programs to close the achievement gap.? 

Good and for a Good Cause!