Last week, the weather was as beautiful as could beβ¦gentle winter breeze sans the gray skies. The sun was shining, coincidentally the kids were on a break from school so we enjoyed the whole week out with our friend from Japan. We visited the SchΓΆnbrunn Palace, the Naschmarkt and simply walked our way around the city sharing stories, hearty laughs and whatnots. These stories are better told through photos which Iβd certainly show you one after the other.
The weekend was far different from all the hustle and bustle of the previous days. We were simply at home reading books, laughing at the sound and antics of angry birds (the game) and giggling over a Japanese mushy movie. Sometime on Saturday afternoon we visited a gallery owned by a Filipina at the farther district from our end. The place was more of eclectic than eccentric as other museums or galleries in Vienna are. They showcase not just European artists but Asians as well.Β
Sunday was another different story. It was not as mild, the sounds of utensils clattering in the kitchen woke the kids up but it was a welcome one. Little boy was the willing helperβ¦Iβd accept his help as long as he gives it because I know that sooner or later he would prefer going out with friends than staying at home. π These are some of those memories that I would surely look back to.
We made cupcakes and a cake. A request from my elder son, he always love having something different; like a cake thatβs red and not the usual chocolate or vanilla. I got the recipe again from Joy of baking, one with ingredients that are readily available in our area except for the distilled vinegarβ¦I mean, learning what they are in German I was able to find them easily from the store opposite our place.
The cake was moist and had the right sweetness with the icing complementing it wholly. I had trouble piping as alwaysβ¦but in time Iβd surely perfect this art. π
I thought my two other kids wonβt be as ecstatic as the one who requested. Surprise! They ate with much gusto just the same.
With all the excitement about the red cake, I had to omit the bigger part of letting the cake cool. The author behind Joy of Baking did said it is better to cool but the kiddos at home couldnβt wait, perhaps the reason too that the frosting didnβt thicken. Well, patience they say is a virtueβ¦it is something that baking will teach me and my kids in the process. For red velvet recipe please click here. For the cream cheese frosting, please click here.
Have a lovely week.
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wow! homemade cakes are myfavorite
heres what i had last weekend
How I wish we have an oven, too. π Looks delicious, this cake.
wow, so you're into baking! the little boy may be a chef in the making.:p i tried baking in high school, then took a summer class in collegeβ¦but i wasn't good at it. tagakain na lang ako.:p
This looks sooooo good! Save some for meβ¦I'm on my way. :))
Yummy cake!
Here's Ruby Tuesday,Thanks!
holy molly! so yummyβ¦thanks for dropping byβ¦happy valentine's day!
this has mascarpone cheese? have always been curious how that tastes likeβ¦send some over, please (when you and your kids make another batch, lol). π
Wonderful report of a great baking & family day.
You are doing so well including your son in your activities.A great foundation of his life's building.
Wow, am drooling.
My Ruby Tuesday, hope you had a nice valentine!
Yum, I love Red Velvet cake! How fun that your son likes to bake with you, my kids rarely do these days.
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Lovely idea, very original!
yummy, can i have a slice.