Popular Post kbois Posted March 25, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted March 25, 2023 Popped in after not being around all that much and what do I find? Everyone talking about food. lol It's like seeing a friend you haven't seen in a while and picking up right where you left off. Things have busy in my world lately. Some good, some not. So in other words, pretty boring. At work it seems like there have been more issues than usual. I love those 9pm phone calls... "just wanted to let you know there's a flood between two homes." I dread those the worst. If it's county water we may have to shut down the whole park. Luckily it was the resident's lake riser and shutting off the lake pump did the trick until it could be fixed the next morning. Such are the perils of a 50 year old mobile home park. On the plus side, the snowbirds will be heading out over the next month. Things should quiet down again. Now all I need to do is get my husband healthy again. It's been a never-ending round of mostly lung stuff. He's currently on his third round of prednisone and second round of antibiotics. And still feels like shit. He's trying to switch to the day shift so he can have a normal sleep schedule again. These overnights are tough. I hope everyone enjoys the rest of the weekend and has a good week ahead. 3 3 Link to comment
Mikiesboy Posted March 25, 2023 Author Share Posted March 25, 2023 57 minutes ago, kbois said: He's trying to switch to the day shift so he can have a normal sleep schedule again. These overnights are tough. Sorry your hubby isn't well. I hope he feels better soon! This place don't change ... lol.... Here, there be Food! 2 2 1 Link to comment
Popular Post Wayne Gray Posted March 26, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted March 26, 2023 3 hours ago, Mikiesboy said: You can ask @Wayne Gray about how i often i moan about needing cake.. with thick thick thick! icing. Yes - I can attest that tim has a deep, commanding cake-shaped hole in his heart. 1 2 3 Link to comment
kbois Posted March 26, 2023 Share Posted March 26, 2023 8 minutes ago, Wayne Gray said: Yes - I can attest that tim has a deep, commanding cake-shaped hole in his heart. Hey stranger! Been jonesing for a new chapter. Chop chop. Nevermind life.... we want zombies! 🧟♀️ 🧟♂️ 🧟♀️ 🧟♂️ 2 3 Link to comment
Wayne Gray Posted March 26, 2023 Share Posted March 26, 2023 (edited) 7 minutes ago, kbois said: Hey stranger! Been jonesing for a new chapter. Chop chop. Nevermind life.... we want zombies! 🧟♀️ 🧟♂️ 🧟♀️ 🧟♂️ I know. I took a break because of The Last of Us. That show mirrored my plot so close, I had to stop and reconsider my story entirely. But I'm about half way through my next chapter now that I've redirected. It's really wild though - I knew nothing about the plot of The Last of Us before I planned and started my story. And it was seriously close to my own story. Too close. Edited March 26, 2023 by Wayne Gray 1 4 Link to comment
Site Moderator Popular Post Reader1810 Posted March 26, 2023 Site Moderator Popular Post Share Posted March 26, 2023 1 hour ago, Wayne Gray said: Yes - I can attest that tim has a deep, commanding cake-shaped hole in his heart. @Mikiesboy Apologies in advance, tim. This made me laf, and I think it’s wonderful, too. 6 Link to comment
Popular Post Mikiesboy Posted March 26, 2023 Author Popular Post Share Posted March 26, 2023 41 minutes ago, Reader1810 said: @Mikiesboy Apologies in advance, tim. This made me laf, and I think it’s wonderful, too. it's the truth... Wayne often hears of my desperate need/desire for cake. Made me laff too .. 1 5 Link to comment
chris191070 Posted March 26, 2023 Share Posted March 26, 2023 Hey All All good here, with me and Hubby. British Summer Time begins and I'm full of a cold. I love cake, just like tim. That Carrot Cake sounds amazing. Take Care All. P.S - I hope the dentist goes OK tim . 1 4 Link to comment
Mikiesboy Posted March 26, 2023 Author Share Posted March 26, 2023 3 hours ago, chris191070 said: Hey All All good here, with me and Hubby. British Summer Time begins and I'm full of a cold. I love cake, just like tim. That Carrot Cake sounds amazing. Take Care All. P.S - I hope the dentist goes OK tim . Aw, get well soon, chris .. Cake is life, right? LOL 3 1 Link to comment
chris191070 Posted March 26, 2023 Share Posted March 26, 2023 1 hour ago, Mikiesboy said: Aw, get well soon, chris .. Cake is life, right? LOL Most definitely, cake is wonderful. 4 Link to comment
Fae Briona Posted March 26, 2023 Share Posted March 26, 2023 17 hours ago, Reader1810 said: When I make the soup again, I’ll put on a brave face and try it with lime juice. Love carrot cake myself and did find a healthy recipe for it, but it doesn’t contain the fruit you mentioned. Maybe, when you have more than a moment you can post your recipe, because it does sound good. And yes, I am partial to the cream cheese frosting. I'm one of the people that don't like cilantro - normally, I swap out for parsley. I added that red pepper soup to my list. I've not made it yet, but this smokey vegetable bisque seems lovely. Love carrot cake but haven't made it in ages. 2 3 Link to comment
Popular Post kbois Posted March 26, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted March 26, 2023 4 hours ago, Mikiesboy said: Aw, get well soon, chris .. Cake is life, right? LOL 2 hours ago, chris191070 said: Most definitely, cake is wonderful. I'm not a huge cake fan. I'll have some on birthdays and other celebrations. We had it a lot when I was growing up. It was a cheap and easy dessert for a family of 8. I think I got burned out. Cookies though? I will ninja fight an entire troop of Girl Scouts for a box of Tagalongs. Homemade cookies-- I will battle til death, especially when they're still warm. Lol 1 4 1 Link to comment
Site Moderator Reader1810 Posted March 26, 2023 Site Moderator Share Posted March 26, 2023 2 hours ago, Fae Briona said: I'm one of the people that don't like cilantro - normally, I swap out for parsley. I added that red pepper soup to my list. I've not made it yet, but this smokey vegetable bisque seems lovely. Love carrot cake but haven't made it in ages. The bisque looks delicious. 4 Link to comment
Popular Post chris191070 Posted March 27, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted March 27, 2023 Only 4 days work this week. Then a long weekend as we celebrate the birthday of Hubby's Mum on Saturday, She has reached the grand old age of 90. 2 6 Link to comment
Popular Post Kitt Posted March 27, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted March 27, 2023 Happy birthday Mum! 6 Link to comment
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Solus Magus Posted March 29, 2023 Share Posted March 29, 2023 On 3/26/2023 at 10:29 PM, kbois said: I'm not a huge cake fan. I'll have some on birthdays and other celebrations. We had it a lot when I was growing up. It was a cheap and easy dessert for a family of 8. I think I got burned out. Cookies though? I will ninja fight an entire troop of Girl Scouts for a box of Tagalongs. Homemade cookies-- I will battle til death, especially when they're still warm. Lol *silently munching on cookies while typing this* On 3/27/2023 at 4:39 PM, chris191070 said: Only 4 days work this week. Then a long weekend as we celebrate the birthday of Hubby's Mum on Saturday, She has reached the grand old age of 90. Happy Birthday to her! Also, wow. That's almost a century!!! 3 2 Link to comment
Popular Post mollyhousemouse Posted March 29, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted March 29, 2023 hello --- poking head in gingerly. life is ok, getting better. so much new stuff at work, taking classes, talking to a therapist, learning to let go. but the grass is greening up and the birds have found my feeders. take care y'all 6 3 Link to comment
Site Moderator Popular Post Reader1810 Posted March 29, 2023 Site Moderator Popular Post Share Posted March 29, 2023 2 minutes ago, mollyhousemouse said: hello --- poking head in gingerly. life is ok, getting better. so much new stuff at work, taking classes, talking to a therapist, learning to let go. but the grass is greening up and the birds have found my feeders. take care y'all Hi molly *waves* Its good to see you. 3 3 Link to comment
Mikiesboy Posted March 30, 2023 Author Share Posted March 30, 2023 i will post the cake recipe when i have 5 minutes to write it out.. 4 1 Link to comment
Mikiesboy Posted March 30, 2023 Author Share Posted March 30, 2023 (edited) Here it is... Grease and flour a 9x13 pan. (I prefer glass for this cake). Preheat oven to 350F. Tim’s Carrot Cake 1 ½ cups A.P Flour ½ cup oat flour 2 tbsp ground flax 2 tsp Baking soda 1 tsp Baking Powder 2 tsp Cinnamon ½ cup canola oil ½ cup applesauce 3 eggs (room temperature) ¾ cup granulated sugar 6 tablespoons Splenda Brown sugar 1 tsp vanilla 2 cups shredded carrots 1 cup unsweetened flaked coconut 1 cup chopped pecans or walnuts 1 can (19floz) drained crushed pineapple in juice (i've also used tidbits mashed a bit, drained) Add all the dry ingredients (first 6 ingredients) to a large bowl. Mix to blend together. In medium bowl, beat eggs together, add applesauce and oil. Add in both sugars, stir to blend. Add the canned pineapple. In a third bowl (yes, I know) add the carrot, nuts and coconut. Just mix a bit to blend them. Add the wet ingredients to the dry. Stir to blend. Add the carrots, nuts and coconut. Stir well to blend. Then pour into prepared 9x13 pan. Spread out evenly and bake for 40 to 45 minutes. Cool completely in pan before icing. Cream cheese Icing. (I like this one, but use any buttercream or cream cheese icing you like) Beat ½ a brick of cream cheese with ¼ cup of butter. Add a tablespoon of cream. Add 2 to 3 cups of icing sugar gradually. Another I like is ½ pound of butter, 5 cups icing sugar, 1 tablespoon cream. Beat together .. I’m an icing kinda boy .. the thicker the better. Edited March 30, 2023 by Mikiesboy forgot something 1 3 Link to comment
Site Moderator Reader1810 Posted March 30, 2023 Site Moderator Share Posted March 30, 2023 39 minutes ago, Mikiesboy said: Here it is... Thank you, tim! 2 2 Link to comment
Mikiesboy Posted March 30, 2023 Author Share Posted March 30, 2023 (edited) 32 minutes ago, Reader1810 said: Thank you, tim! You're welcome! i hope you decide to try it. You don't need to put a 1/2inch of frosting on it like i do Edited March 30, 2023 by Mikiesboy 3 Link to comment
MichaelS36 Posted March 31, 2023 Share Posted March 31, 2023 On 3/25/2023 at 8:33 PM, Wayne Gray said: Yes - I can attest that tim has a deep, commanding cake-shaped hole in his heart. This is true. 1 1 2 Link to comment
MichaelS36 Posted March 31, 2023 Share Posted March 31, 2023 On 3/25/2023 at 10:32 PM, Mikiesboy said: it's the truth... Wayne often hears of my desperate need/desire for cake. Made me laff too .. you're lucky you don't gain weight. 1 2 Link to comment
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