The NFC B-Day Chat Thread

[igorsMistress]

Good morning IM, enjoy your day! Is Christmas still canceled?

Yes! (no}

 

[sharron]

Good morning Sharron! Happy Christmas Eve!

hi dr
happy christmas eve to you also

 

[DigMyChicks]

Good morning DMC! Building new is much easier than remodeling...it's a lot of work & took us 3 years to build our house, but I'd rather build new any day!
Have a great day!

You also!

This looks delicious. I make a chocolate cake & use a similar vanilla sauce! It's a recipe from my husband's family...the best chocolate cake I've ever had. Thank you for the recipe!

No problem, can I have your recipe also please?

Sounds like a plan...I'll pick you up on the way...

Can’t wait for you to get here

DMC, I'm dressed for the weather and ready to come on up!
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That would be just perfect!

 

[drstratton]

You also!

No problem, can I have your recipe also please?

Here it is! This recipe came from one of the cooks at my husbands elementary school...I also have her recipe for I believe they are called School house buns...they are amazing too!
Sometimes we use vanilla sauce with this cake, other times we use 7-minute frosting! It's all pretty sweet, but pretty tasty!

Mary's Cake
Part 1: Combine in mixing bowl -
2 c. Flour
2 c. Sugar
1 tsp. Salt
3 Tbls. Cocoa

Part 2: In saucepan add -
1 c. Water
2 sticks Butter
Bring to a boil.

Part 3: In a separate bowl combine-
1/2 c Buttermilk
1 tsp. Baking Soda
2 eggs Beaten

Pour 2 over 1, then add 3 and mix.

Pour into prepared 9x13 cake pan.

Bake at 350 for about 35 mins or until it tests done!

Vanilla Sauce
1 c. Sugar
2 Tbls. Cornstarch
2 c. Water
1/4 c. Butter
2 tsp. Vanilla

In saucepan, combine sugar & cornstarch. Add water, bring to a boil - stirring constantly. Continue to cook 1 minute. Remove from heat stir in butter & vanilla. When ready to serve, pour over individual slices of cake!

7-Minute Frosting

Combine in double boiler:
2 Egg Whites
1 1/2 c. Sugar
1/4 tsp. Cream of Tarter
1/3 c. Water
2 Tbls. Corn Syrup
1 1/2 tsp. Vanilla
Beat with mixer over double boiler until stiff peaks form!
Frost cooled cake!

 

[drstratton]

hi dr
happy christmas eve to you also

Thank you Sharron!

 

[drstratton]

My early Christmas present! My husband finished our end tables! I love them!

 

[sourland]

My early Christmas present! My husband finished our end tables! I love them!

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Beautifully done !

 

[rjohns39]

My early Christmas present! My husband finished our end tables! I love them!

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Beautiful craftsmanship. Love that grain

 

[drstratton]

Beautifully done !

Thank you Sour! He does excellent work!

 

[drstratton]

Beautiful craftsmanship. Love that grain

Thank you Bob! Isn't it amazing...the wood for the table top pictured last we bought specifically for this project...the rest of the wood we've had for about 40 years, just waiting for a project!