Showing posts with label red velvet cake. Show all posts
Showing posts with label red velvet cake. Show all posts

Sunday, July 28, 2024

First Week of the School Holidays

Hello everyone. 

D and I have had a busy and fun-filled first week of the school holidays. 

Last weekend, we went to a local garden centre and enjoyed a lovely cream tea. Hubby and I prefer a fruit scone, and D had a plain one. 

Early in the week, D and I went into Birmingham City Centre for a little retail therapy and girlie day. We both had a great time and came home with several bags of goodies. We must do this more often together. 

On Wednesday, D spent some time with a friend. They went bowling, which was followed shortly afterwards by a lovely meal. 

Of course, no holiday would be complete without at least one of D's amazing cakes.

This one was a Red Velvet cake made using our new kitchen mixer. D is still thrilled with the new gadget, so we will be looking forward to even more baked goodies in the future!

It is only a few more weeks until our son's wedding, and while the happy couple is making their final preparations, I have been working on another cross-stitch. Although I am taking my time with it, I plan to have it finished and framed when they return from their honeymoon.



The weather forecast for the week ahead is likely warm and sunny in this small corner, so D and I may relax outside with a drink or two.

Wishing you all a good weather week!

B and D x

Sunday, February 11, 2024

Hearts and Cake

Hello everyone!

D here today, and I would like to share with you some things I have been up to this week.

On Friday, we had a staff challenge where we had to work in teams and bake a cake based on a chosen theme, and you all know how much I enjoy baking!

Since Valentine's Day is coming next week, I suggested my team do a Valentine's Day-themed cake. We went with a Red Velvet cake with cream cheese frosting and decorated it with red and white fondant hearts. Unfortunately, the frosting was a bit too runny, but overall, I was delighted with our team cake.


It certainly tasted wonderful!

I have also been planting some garlic in my little garden patch. As a cook, I often use garlic, and it felt like an excellent idea to grow it myself. I also intend to grow spring onions, radishes and beetroot here.





Mum and I have also started to chit some potatoes ready for planting in a few weeks time.

It is half term next week, so Mum and I will be up to mischief, no doubt. 😊

Whatever your plans are for next week, I hope you enjoy it.

D x