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Sunday, October 21, 2012

Golden Rum Cake - Happy Halloween!!

Golden Rum Cake 

I purchased the cookbook "Booze Cakes" this last summer and I am still trying the various recipes.  This weekend I made the Golden Rum Cake, let me just say scrumptious!!!
You must try this recipe it is a keeper for sure.

Golden Rum Cake:
1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter
2 cups sugar
4 eggs
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 cup milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3/4 cup dark rum

Golden Rum Glaze:
4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) unsalted butter
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup dark rum

Finishing:
3 tablespoons confectioners' sugar

Prepare:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. grease and flour a 9 or 10-inch bundt or tube cake pan.

Make:


2. In a mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, beating after each addition.



3. Combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, and slat. In another bowl, combine milk vanilla, and rum. Beat flour mixture and milk mixture into the butter in three alternation additions. Pour batter into the prepared pan. Bake 1 hour, or until golden brown.

Finish:



4. For the glaze: Melt butter in a saucepan over low heat. Stir in sugar and 1/4 cup water and bring to a boil; cook 5 minutes, stirring constantly. Remove from heat and stir in rum.



5. Place cake on a serving platter. Slowly pour glaze over top and sides until completely absorbed. Dust with confectioners' sugar.








Thursday, October 18, 2012

My Photography - DeviantArt

butterfly garden☺
I have been dabbling in photography and I am really enjoying it. I have a new site in Deviant Art and listed my site below and some photos I have taken lately. 
 I would love if you checked it out and feedback is encouraged.☺


 


I have posted a few of my photos below...








"The Swing"
How do you like to go up in a swing, 
Up in the air so blue? 
Oh, I do think it is the pleasantest thing 
Ever a child can do! 

Up in the air and over the wall, 
Till I can see so wide, 
River and trees and cattle and all 
Over the countryside-- 

Till I look down on the garden green, 
Down on the roof so brown-- 
Up in the air I go flying again, 
Up in the air and down! 

Robert Louis Stevenson




Monday, September 17, 2012

The Fifty Best, The Queen Armchair and Let today be the day you stop!



http://www.thefiftybest.com/

The Fifty Best is an amazing site, they list the Best Fifty
 Restaurants, Wine, Spirits, Cigars, Beer, Food, Travel, Design, Entertainment, and Nightlife

Linvin The Queen of Love Armchair




Well, if you need a pop of color indoors or out, this over-the-top throne might suit your fancy. Personally, I tend to lean towards the black or white because color seems a bit superfluous, but maybe I’m boring that way.
Made of recyclable linear polyethylene, UV resistant.
Available in 11 different colors.
Made in Italy.
W40 x D35 x H43″
I just love these and they are now on my "wish list"!!


Great words of advice, still here, stronger and wiser!

We love paradise.
Have a fabulous week!!


Wednesday, September 12, 2012

Fort Worth at a Glance - and - BONA DRAG Fashion

Bona Drag Store
Double Raglan SweaterDouble Raglan Sweater
Shibori Dot Side Zip PantBlack Lace Lena Dress

Diamond Love TwistEleonore Quartz Ring
Hand knit Sweater

Above are just a few of the unique and very cool items you will find at  
I could shop for hours with all the amazing selections.

I found this video of my hometown Fort Worth, Texas and just love it!!!
  I have watched it a few times and it makes me smile each time. Check it out and if you have never been to Fort Worth, you might just like to put Fort Worth, Texas on your bucket list.♥

CITY OF COWBOYS AND CULTURE




Friday, September 7, 2012

Lace Footies

 



  
 

I think these "lace footies" are so cute and fun to wear. Add a pair to your outfit and keep in vogue.  Add some lace to touch up that favorite outfit that makes you feel special.