This morning was planned for PT but Therapist Emil got stuck in Philadelphia with something that overran its schedule. So I got a free morning.
Which I put to good use, baking a cake and roasting those chicken drumsticks.
This is Beatrice's lemon cake with some changes. I didn't have lemon zest so I used lime zest. Saved on eggs by using aqua faba, quarter cup per egg. And as you see, it came out fine
Very tender because it uses oil -- I used avocado, which is very good at lightening baked goods. And the lime zest worked lovely. Nice flavor. See the dense crumb here, where I sliced the (cook's privilege) first piece.
A couple of neighbors will help me with this. And thank you Beatrice!
The drumsticks took advantage of the stove already being hot, just oil, some ground kosher salt with seasonings, and basil and salt.
This will be good when I need a drumstick with this evening's crisp roasted cheesy potato dice.
Lovely gentle rain overnight for the first houseplant I put out, the coleus swinging and looking happy.
The sage is budding up now, before bursting out in purple blossoms.
And buds are starting on the rose which I think was planted by birds
I'm not seeing any signs of life on the hibiscus, but this time last year I didn't either and it bust out some great flowers later.
Happy day everyone, bust a move, it's Friday!
Sez Ted
"To create is to resist" -- love it!
ReplyDeleteIt's so true!
DeleteHope you continue to have a wonderful day. I’m creating!
ReplyDeleteI'm glad to hear it. You must be feeling better then.
DeleteAnd I would say that to resist is to create... change."
ReplyDeleteI love your spring changes. And it looks like the changes to the cake recipe worked very well.
I must have change on my mind.
I like your reversal there. Very neat.
DeleteI plan to make that cake, too. You have enough chicken to plan meals with for awhile. I like Ms Moon's to the resist meme.
ReplyDeleteI like to have enough cooked food to last, like the roasted drumsticks. Easy prep. I don't feel like cooking every day.
DeleteI love everything lemon so I will have to look for that recipe...
ReplyDeleteBig protests coming up on June 14th. Everyone should join one in their area if they are able. "He" will be having his expensive military parade for his birthday and the rest of us will be marching and shouting, "Hey, hey, ho, ho, Donald Trump has got to Go!" ;)
Go down to Beatrice below in the comments -- it's on her blog. And yes, counter protests are in order.
DeleteI must go look for that cake recipe. Your lime adaptation was the piece de resistance. That coleus is looking healthy and vibrant.
ReplyDeleteSee the comment from Beatrice, it's on her blog.
Deletemmmm - you had me when you mentioned lemon (lime too) so I know I'd like that cake.
ReplyDeleteStill too cool here to put plants out, at least not overnight. Today we got our basil (2 kinds), parsley (2 kinds) and chives along with three big bags of dirt to re-do our balcony planters. Can't plant them just yet but at least we can keep them watered better than they do at the store.
I hear your impatience to get planting.
DeleteSo glad you made the lemon cake and that it turned out so well with your variations, Boud. I have heard from several friends and other bloggers that they have made or plan to make it. My next one will be a lemon ricotta cake as my husband sent me a recipe 😋.
ReplyDeleteYou're on a roll!
DeleteWhen it comes to experimenting in the kitchen I’m pretty sure we are soul sisters
ReplyDeleteYes, substitutions are us.
DeleteA PT reprieve! You used it well. :) :)
ReplyDeleteThanks for showing how the recipe turned out and how you altered it. Looks perfect.
I cook ahead, too. ;)
I like to cook but not every day. The cake is good. It was funny that it felt like a free morning, as if most of my mornings aren't free!
DeleteYum and good planning. I'm glad the cake is good.
ReplyDeleteThe cake is a keeper.
DeleteThat amount of roasted chicken would be one meal for my tenant with the hollow legs.
ReplyDeleteYes, big difference between a small older lady and a young man. He needs much more fuel.
DeleteGorgeous coleus - so vibrant.
ReplyDeleteIt's such an obliging plant, started from seeds years ago, grown from cuttings since then. The plant that keeps on giving.
DeleteAnother great day, Boud! Have a great weekend.
ReplyDeleteThat's the plan. Walking, pictures, winnowing, crocheting, reading, corny movies.
DeleteI made a lemon ricotta cake this morning and now I'm wondering if it would be as good with lime.
ReplyDeleteNext time maybe?
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