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The Countdown is On!!!!

February 14, 2017

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Only three more days until Carl's opens for the 2017 season!

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Fall = Pumpkin Cake

It was such a sweet, sweet Summer, I'm already missing the lazy days on the River and not caring what in the world my children dressed themselves in. Fall came quickly in Fredericksburg this year, before I even blinked leaves are turning and there is a chill in the air. It's that chill that has me craving my favorite fall desserts. Pumpkin cake always falls at that top of that list. Normally, when I make pumpkin cake I make a simple sheet cake with cream cheese icing. This year I fancied it up a little bit and tried my hand at the popular drip cakes. Always fun to mix up a simple recipe into something new. I have so many variations of this recipe, I'll include a few below. Pumpkin Cake Recipe: 4 eggs, beaten 1 15oz. can pumpkin 2 c. sugar 1 c. oil 2 c, flour 2 tsp. baking powder 1 tsp. baking soda 1/2 tsp. salt 2 1/2 tsp. cinnamon 1/2 tsp. nutmeg Beat eggs, pumpkin, sugar and oil in large bowl. Add in remaining ingredients, do not over mix.

Sweet Potato Queens

Two recipes to share today, one was given to me by a friend of a friend turned friend, Kitty. This is the most wonderful Margarita on the rocks that I've ever had. When made frozen, this margarita takes on a frothy consistency which makes it all too easy too drink. Kitty is a fantastically fun person which is fitting for this drink. Enjoy... Sweet Potato Queens Knock You Naked Margarita 12 oz. frozen limeade 12 oz. tequila 12 oz. 7-Up 1 Corona Mix all ingredients in a pitcher along with orange, lime and lemon slices. Let sit at least 20 minutes in fridge before serving over rocks or blending with ice. (If serving frozen, remove fruit slices prior to blending). The other recipe is one that my daughter Emma June and I discovered in one of our library books from our weekly trip. The book was called Apple Farmer Annie and the recipe is Applesauce Cake. It turned out perfectly moist with just the right amount of sweet and spice or as Emma June says, "sweet and tasty".

Hot N Fluffy

Last week a listing appointment brought me up to North Stafford, which was perfect timing because I've been excited to try Hot N Fluffy, a new biscuit based restaurant off 610. It seems biscuit joints are opening up right now at the same speed cupcake shops opened up about ten years ago. No complaints here. I love a good biscuit, plain or stuffed with goodness! Hot N Fluffy is located in a busy shopping center strip mall, however, once you enter, it becomes much easier on the eyes, with nice lines and comforting colors. Simple process: order at the counter, receive a number and your meal comes to you. Following your meal, you'll clear your own place. In the name of research I ordered several items. Sweet Tea, Pimento Cheese Dip, Black Eyed Pea Salad and a Biscuit. The Sweet Tea was spot on, just like it's supposed to be. The dip was the classic variety with a little extra kick of black pepper, and the pea salad was exactly like you'd find on a church p

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