Here's a recipe for a cake I made for the second time in 40 odd years. I don't know why I waited so long. I liked it quite well when I made it the first time but since I'm a recipe enthusiast I sometimes don't cycle back around to a recipe that I liked.
This is a good recipe following a 'rich' season of eating and shall go on my menu cycle for post holiday eats. The berries are tart but not terribly and the cake is not too sweet. I cut my cake into 12 pieces. Whipped cream is nice but even plain with black coffee it's a nice treat.
I bought a new bag of fresh cranberries so I can make this again after Christmas.
Cranberry Upside Down Cake
Bake at 350F 40-50 minutes
3 tablespoons butter
1 1/2 cups sugar, divided
2 cups fresh cranberries
1 1/2 cups sifted flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup shortening
1 egg, beaten
1/2 cup milk
1 teaspoon vanilla
This Week In My Home: Ding Dong, Ding Dong
Santa Claus photos were taken on Friday afternoon. Josh balked at first but the idea of Isaac getting a candy cane while he got none was too much. He went to sit on Santa's lap and the photo was gotten. We walked through Bass Pro with only a few 4 year old incidents. At one point, going through the women's department next to the big fish tanks, Josh spied hats. "Look! I wanna cowboy hat!" he said and put one on his head and Isaac's and then gave one to me.
In My Home: Jingle All The Way
Saturday: John had to run down to work to pick up something, so I went along. It was gray and brown and overcast outdoors. All the glory of autumn leaves drifted to the ground this weekend, turning brown on their way. It was cold out there but the car has a great heater and so on our way home we took the long way, literally over hills and dales and forested roads. It was lovely to do something out of the ordinary on our Shabat and yet not really 'do' anything at the same time. We held hands for most of the drive and chattered away, which is also lovely.
Coffee Chat: Christmas is Near
Hello dears. Come in, come in. I've those lovely spicy and crisp Spekulatis cookies from Aldi to go with our hot cups of coffee or tea or cocoa. Take your choice and come sit with me here in the living room near the softly glowing tree.
I confess ever since I put it up, I keep it lit pretty much all the time if I'm home. Josh came in yesterday afternoon after school and insisted I had another tree. I assured him it was truly the same tree, just a few ornaments more added on but no, it must be another tree and this one was 'even prettier than the other!' Isaac pronounced it "itty" which is his word for 'pretty' at the moment.
In My Home This Week: Fa La La La La
We're just in from church and have had our Sunday dinner. It's been wet and cold all weekend long and we've been snug and warm in the house. In my book, this is a perfect winter weekend, albeit that it's late fall. It's been a cozy sort of weekend though I have yet to pick up a book. There's just something about the glow of a Christmas tree on a grayish day and the lighting of the candles for Chanukah come evening to soothe the spirit.
In My Home This Week: Planning and Working and Working
Saturday: Easy meal day. Beef Stew and a cake were made yesterday. All I had to do today was make a salad and cornbread. That was one good pot of stew. I almost think it's worthwhile to make it a day ahead and reheat slowly in the crockpot every time.
In My Home This Week: December to Dream and Plan
In my home this week...
Katie and Taylor were here for a good part of the afternoon. What a great time John had! Today, after three years of patiently waiting on his part, was the day that Taylor suddenly decided that Grampa was more than all right. Today she followed him about, sat near him to play, chattered at him non-stop and referred to him as Grampa and willingly gave him a good hug when it came time to say "Goodbye". I have become "Gramma Gramma", always doubled.
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