Half a Pyjama Day and Weekend Cooking
I didn't actually have a whole pyjama day yesterday, had to get out of the house once the chores were done. So I bused up to Chapters and browsed around for a while, something I haven't done in a long time. Picked up a photography magazine and a few on-sale books then bused home....only to check my receipt and find I'd been charged twice for a $5 book. I debated letting it go -- it was only $5 -- but it bugged me enough that I hopped on the next bus and went back for my $5 refund. Plus tax. That 24 cents in tax made all the difference, of course.
Annie's been eating regularly, six times yesterday, a few bites at a time. Not enough to keep weight on, let alone gain, but a relief to see her eating regardless. Nicki's been picking fights with her, two days in a row in the basement, and he's had a "time out" both days, for almost an hour. Translation: I needed a time out. Annie too.
In the evening I dug out a pumpkin loaf recipe from an old church ladies' cookbook.
2 cups white sugar (I used a scant 1 cup and it was more than sweet enough for me)
1 1/4 cups oil
3 cups flour
2 tsp baking soda
1 tsp salt
1 cup nuts
4 eggs
20 ounces of pumpkin (I used one 796 ml can, about 7 ounces more than the recipe calls for)
2 tsp baking powder
2 tsp cinnamon
1 cup dates or raisins
(I actually didn't have the nuts or dates/raisins and it was still good. Next time I'll add raisins, but I'm not big on nuts in cakes/loaves.)
Bake in 2 loaf pans at 350F for 1 1/4 hours.
BTW, I found it amusing that there were no mixing instructions with the recipe. I guess it's assumed you know to beat the eggs and add the oil and sugar, then mix the dry and add. Well, that's what I did, at any rate!
I've got a Tex Mex chicken recipe in the oven now, but the chicken's taking FAR longer to cook than the directions indicated, so I'll forgo posting the recipe until I see how it comes out, whether I'd make it again.
So I'll wind up by posting a few of the snapshots from Friday; more snow pics to come. I hope everyone's having a terrific weekend...and if it's not terrific, then I hope it's at least bearable. (((Hugs))) and Light to all.
Annie's been eating regularly, six times yesterday, a few bites at a time. Not enough to keep weight on, let alone gain, but a relief to see her eating regardless. Nicki's been picking fights with her, two days in a row in the basement, and he's had a "time out" both days, for almost an hour. Translation: I needed a time out. Annie too.
In the evening I dug out a pumpkin loaf recipe from an old church ladies' cookbook.
2 cups white sugar (I used a scant 1 cup and it was more than sweet enough for me)
1 1/4 cups oil
3 cups flour
2 tsp baking soda
1 tsp salt
1 cup nuts
4 eggs
20 ounces of pumpkin (I used one 796 ml can, about 7 ounces more than the recipe calls for)
2 tsp baking powder
2 tsp cinnamon
1 cup dates or raisins
(I actually didn't have the nuts or dates/raisins and it was still good. Next time I'll add raisins, but I'm not big on nuts in cakes/loaves.)
Bake in 2 loaf pans at 350F for 1 1/4 hours.
BTW, I found it amusing that there were no mixing instructions with the recipe. I guess it's assumed you know to beat the eggs and add the oil and sugar, then mix the dry and add. Well, that's what I did, at any rate!
I've got a Tex Mex chicken recipe in the oven now, but the chicken's taking FAR longer to cook than the directions indicated, so I'll forgo posting the recipe until I see how it comes out, whether I'd make it again.
So I'll wind up by posting a few of the snapshots from Friday; more snow pics to come. I hope everyone's having a terrific weekend...and if it's not terrific, then I hope it's at least bearable. (((Hugs))) and Light to all.
Comments
No instructions on how to mix the ingredients?!!? I'd probably just put them all in one bowl and whisk!!! LOL!! Did you enjoy the cake?!?! I hope so!!! Sounds yummy (and another recipe to add to my eternal question of "what does one do with pumpkin?!?").
Yay for Annie!!! Yay!!! I'm so pleased to hear that she's eating as regularly as only she knows!!! I have everything crossed for her and you when you see the vet's tomorrow!!!!! Big hugs!!
Oh my favourite grocery store is forever and a day overcharging me. At first I let it go and then I thought, Hang On!! It's a big rich huge company and I'm giving them free money!!! So these days I always check my receipt and always ask for the difference (when there is one). So well done you!
Hugs to Nicki and Derry too! Take care
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Keep at it young lady!
:-)
Glad you were able to relax and enjoy.
The pumpkin loaf sounds delicious, how did the chicken turn out?
the loaf sounds delish - although just as you did, would be better with less sugar (sugar conspiracy hey) and usually, like you, i'm no fan of raisins in bread.