It is my birthday

[October]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY ((((((((((((((((((((((((((((OCTOBER )))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))

                                I LOVE LOVE LOVE FAIRIE CAKE AS A CHILD I GREW UP ON IT AND IT'S DELIGHTFUL FLAVOR  !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

                                         MoonLight 

Well, I made thirty or so this morning, and there are, I think, two left by now.  Left over recipe, which means all the bits of left over ground almonds, golden syrup, brown sugar and rice flour left in the cupboard from previous forays into the world of not so haute cuisine.  Never to be repeated, but can't have been too bad, if they all disappeared.

Had lots of visitors today, which was nice, but tiring, and that is why I didn't get back here sooner.  Happy to escape now, though.   

[October]

Oh fairie cake - how delightful - what is it? -GS

Fairy cakes are small sponge cakes, with either butter cream or icing on top, and with sprinkles of sugar strands or something similar.  'Borrowed' this from the Foody website.
http://thefoody.com/baking/fairycakes.html

Fairy Cakes
Makes 18

110g (4oz) Self Raising Flour
110g (4oz) Butter, softened
110g (4oz) Caster Sugar
50g (2oz) Currants or Sultanas
2 Eggs, lightly beaten

Pre-heat oven to 190°C; 375°F: Gas 5.
Cream the butter and sugar until soft and light.
Add eggs a little at a time.
Sift the flour and gently fold into the mixture.
Fold in the currants or sultanas.
Place 18 paper baking cases into bun trays.
Spoon in the mixture, filling about two-thirds of the cases.
Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until well risen and golden brown.
Place on a wire rack to cool.

Note: They can be decorated if you wish, with icing topped with a glacé cherry or walnut half, sprinkled with crushed nuts, chocolate or any other topping you prefer.

[October]

HI GS ,

I CAN SAY EVERY FAIRIE CAKE IS DIFFERENT JUST LIKE EVERY SNOWFLAKE.

I FIRST ATE FAERIE CAKE AS A CHILD BY A HONEYSUCKLE VINE.

I WAS ABOUT SIX  AND SITTING AND TOOK NOTICE OF A FAERIE IN THE HONEYSUCKLE VINE.

(OF COURSE AS EVERYONE KNOWS FAIRIES LOVE TO DRINK THE NECTAR OF THE HONEY SUCKLE) .

SO THAT WAS WHEN I FIRST ATE FAERIE CAKE.SO MUCH IMAGINATION.

I SAW THAT OCTOBER WAS SERVING IT TODAY ON HER VERY VERY HAPPY BIRTHDAY. 

HUGS

MoonLight

Thanks for coming, Moonlight, and thanks especially for bringing so much magic with you.   

[October]

Happy birthday!

May the road rise to meet you
May the wind be always at your back
May the warm rays of sunshine fall upon your home
And may the hand of a friend always be near.

( Irish blessing )

Thanks Write.  I really appreciate that.  It reminds me of a Norse proverb; never let the grass grow on the path between the houses of friends.   

[October]

The bestest birthday blessings to you, October!! 

Hope

Thanks, Hope.  Thanks for coming to the party!!!!   

[October]

I've got the perfect cake for someone your age:
H A P P Y B I R T H D A Y

That is a superb cake!!!!!!!  Thanks for bringing it, Jac.   

[October]

Happy Bday October!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Hope you feel joy in the bornin'

Hops

I am not quite sure what that means, but I join you in hoping I feel it.     And many happies to everyone else as well. 

[Hopalong]

Boy they sound good!
I assume a bun is the same as a muffin...

yumyumyum...this is torture.

I'm doing my routine (just a normal screening you do when you reach 50) prep for a colonoscopy (my last one wasn't completed for embarrassing reasons I'll spare you) tomorrow so I haven't eaten one bit of anything since 11:31 pm + about 6.2768789798908080 seconds last night.

I could eat my monitor! 

However I will be given lovely sedation tomorrow, come home after for a nap, and then eat everything that's not chained down. The furniture better watch out.

Oh, I know. I'll pretend I'm very mature, spirituallly....that's the ticket! I'm "fasting"!

Dang, why didn't I think of that earlier.

I'm about to watch Bob Woodward explain what everybody knew already, but glad it's official.

Hops

[gratitude28]

I got you a fish tank and I am going to go snorkelling and catch some fish to keep in it for you.
Happy Birthday!!!!!!
Love, Beth

[Brigid]

October,
Happy belated birthday (I believe it was yesterday, but I've been out riding motorcycles all weekend  ).  If you're ancient, I must be ready for a dirt nap.  I hope it was a lovely celebration, complete with leis and grass skirts.  Many happy returns.

Hops,
I hope your colonoscopy experience goes better than mine did.  I had a horrible reaction to the anaesthetic, and after coming home from the hospital, was throwing up the rest of the night.  So much for the steak dinner I had been looking forward to.   How rotten to have to have gone through all the prep work, only to not have them be able to complete the procedure.  Better luck this time.

Brigid

[Hopalong]

Thanks, Brigid...I think!   

I did get through the anesthesia/sedation part last time with no trouble at all. Quite enjoyed it!

This horrible salty stuff though.....................BLEEEAAAAAAHHHHHHH.

Hope your next one's not due for a looooooooooooong time.
(I should've had my first at 50 but just put it off. A's colon cancer--after her screening colonoscopy at age 59----was a real wakeup call.)

She's fine, btw! Her surgical ordeal is over, and though she gets tired she's already hiking w/her H.
And they're going to Paris this month! 

The connection I make is that if I have a colonoscopy I will get back to Paris.
I have always been logical.

Hops

[October]

Boy they sound good!
I assume a bun is the same as a muffin...

yumyumyum...this is torture.

I'm doing my routine (just a normal screening you do when you reach 50) prep for a colonoscopy (my last one wasn't completed for embarrassing reasons I'll spare you) tomorrow so I haven't eaten one bit of anything since 11:31 pm + about 6.2768789798908080 seconds last night.

I could eat my monitor! 

However I will be given lovely sedation tomorrow, come home after for a nap, and then eat everything that's not chained down. The furniture better watch out.

Oh, I know. I'll pretend I'm very mature, spirituallly....that's the ticket! I'm "fasting"!

Dang, why didn't I think of that earlier.

I'm about to watch Bob Woodward explain what everybody knew already, but glad it's official.

Hops

I hope all goes well with the test, Hops.  I don't envy you at all, but I dare say such things come to us all, in time.   

(Except the last routine screening I should have gone to I couldn't face, so I didn't go.  Still can't face it.  )

[Certain Hope]

Hey Hops,

  Thinking of you with that test today and praying that all goes well and quickly.

   Enjoyed the anesthesia, eh?   

   Hope you treat yourself to some non-furniture-variety delectables asap following this procedure!

Hope

P.S. I like your logic

[Hopalong]

Ahhhh, delectables. FRENCH delectables...
I am composing ze menu now.
(It seems to be all pastries and vegetables.)

I think I will have a Swiss cheese sandwich and marshmallows and pomegranate juice and small carrots and the refrigerator and the oven and the cupboards, with a side of...

I feel fine. Very cmpty. I can only think pure thoughts. And daydream of casseroles.
The colonoscopologyist guy is cute. So that will help as the snaky thing winds its way into Katie Couric land. (It doesn't hurt...)

Yep, I recall the IV they gives you is definitely happy juice.

Thanks for the good wishes, and I hope everyone realizes it's not traumatic at all really, and if you're 50 or older, you do need your screening!

Hops

[Gaining Strength]

Sending Healing powers to your day of scoping.  Rest and indulge - Gaining Strength