Azoresgal~Life on an Island

My wonderful Mr.G, celebrated another birthday this weekend ! I think since we have been married, I have baked him a cake every year. I like to try and make a different flavored cake every year, usually with something he loves ! So seeing as we have so many strawberries, that's what I went with. Mr.G loves..loves chocolate dipped strawberries ! The rest of the cake, just came together like a puzzle. Bits and pieces that I thought would work. I will try and walk you through my madness ! I was in the kitchen all afternoon, and yes there are alot of steps...but...Mr.G is worth it ! I am pleased to say, he loved it... .mission accomplished ! the cake : ( found here ) 1 (18.25-ounce) package chocolate cake mix 1 (4-ounce) package chocolate instant pudding mix 4 large eggs 1/2 cup Irish Cream (I used Baileys Hazelnut) 1/2 cup cold water 1/2 cup vegetable oil Preheat oven to180// 350 degrees F . Spray 2 9 inch round cake pans with Baker’s ...

HELP !! Once again the garden is being taken over by too many zucchini ! Every year when we start planning out the garden I tell mr.G  ask mr.G not to go crazy with the zucchini seeds. Every year mr.G, ignores me  and goes crazy with the zucchini seeds.  We must have 10 plants in the garden, this results in WAY TO MANY zucchs. So needless to say, everyday I have found some way for us to eat these little green guys. This cake, hands down is my favorite way to use them up. It is lovely without the cream cheese frosting, but I would be lying if I said I ever make it without it. Use some young, tender zucchini, it is easy to shred everything up all at once. Hope you give this a try ! INGREDIENTS: 2 cups all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons baking soda 1 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon baking powder 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon 1 teaspoon nutmeg 3 eggs, lightly beaten 1 cup vegetable oil 1 1/2 cups white sugar 2 cups grated zucchini 2 teaspoons vanilla ext...

My dear husband, Mr.G, cooked dinner for us last night. He came home from the grocery store, with all his  ingredients. As I snooped, in all the bags, I asked what he was making, to which he replied "it's a surprise ". Truth be told, my husband, likes to cook, he says he does not do it more often, because I don't share the kitchen with him,  I usually do all the cooking. I left him to his cooking, and waited like a little kid , who waits for christmas. He prepared some wonderful turkey cutlets, and  three other dishes, all courtesy of  Mr. Jamie Olivers, 30 minute meals. A melon and prosciutto, salad with mint and balsamic vinegar, dressing. A fantastic zucchini ribbon salad, with fresh mozzarela, with a spicy chili, basil dressing. And last but not least, a warm potato salad, dressed in olive oil, rosemary and lemon juice. It was a very delicious meal, watch out  cutiepie  Jamie Oliver,  my very handsome  Mr. G, could give you a run fo...