Gracious, what a whirlwind life is right now! Because planning the studio recital, choosing/arranging music for students over the summer, making packing lists, clothing shopping, "just-because" jaunts to Seattle, summer kick-off parties, normal teaching schedules, working, sewing a gown for my sis (another make-it monday! ;), scouring the internet for a good price on return tickets from Glasgow, nailing down final details for travel once across the pond, practicing and rehearsing to accompany a friend, Mother's Day, and
trying to keep my room in a semi-sane state isn't enough for the month of May, we also have birthdays! There are moments when I feel a little overwhelmed.
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| the Twinkles cut camellias & placed them at each spot. |
However, we were able to effectively put all that craziness on hold Saturday, as we took a day to celebrate Mama's birthday! While Mumsie and Dad typically celebrate by going to the beach for the day, this year they stayed local ~ even though they were still out 'til evening. We were able to clean the house, decorate, set a formal table (for the high-class Costco pizza the parents brought home), and try out a new cake recipe!
When I asked Mumsie what kind of cake she wanted for her birthday, her response was, "Oh...lemon would be good..." (wait a minute,
I have lemon cake on
my birthday), "...or lime..." (I've never even heard of a lime cake...maybe key lime pie, but..) "...or orange..." Finally the decision was "Something citrus-y." What's a girl to do but google "Citrus Cake Recipe"? Oh boy, did Google come through for me.
The cake is a delicious, moist, butter cake, with grated lemon & orange zest...
Filling? Some killer lemon curd!
Frost with some delicious orange-flavored frosting...
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| I promise, I finished frosting it the whole way, this was just when Emmy took the picture :) |
And garnish with orange, lemon, lime, and grapefruit slices:
Oh! and mint (which you may have to run to the store and purchase, if forgotten)
Check out the recipe
here. It will certainly be found in our kitchen again!
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| Hooray! The birthday girl! :) |
Have a Yummy Monday! :)
