Shortcake

Ok, ok...I know I am on a month long hiatus from any sweets!  And things have been going remarkably well!  But I have one confession......

Does strawberry shortcake count?  Ok, stupid question.  Anyway, I had to make one exception, obviously.  I found this recipe on Allrecipes (so it's not a family secret).  If you are smart, you will give it a try- because trust me, it was delish! 

Strawberry Shortcake

2 1/4 cups All-purpose flour

4 tea baking powder

2 Tbsp white sugar

1/4 tea salt

1/3 cup shortening

1 egg

2/3 cup milk

Prepared strawberries

Whipping cream

Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.  Grease and flour one 8 inch round cake pan.  In a medium bowl combine the flour, baking powder, sugar and salt.  With a pastry blender cut in the shortening until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.  Make a well in the center and add the beaten egg and milk.  Stir until just combined.  Spread batter into the prepared pan.  Bake at 425 degrees F for 15 to 20 minutes or until golden brown.  Let cool partially in pan.  Cut and serve with strawberries and whipping cream. YUM! 

I love to bake.  I don't do it often, but when I get the chance I always enjoy myself.  I follow a great blog called 'I Am Baker' and Amanda (the genius) is amazing.  I am sure I can't replicate any of them myself, but I love to look.  I may, however, attempt this beauty ....

{Pictures property of Amanda @ I am Baker}

It was love at first sight when I saw this on Amanda's blog.  Isn't it awesome??  If you want to see her original post look no further...follow the link here:  I am Baker: Mother's Day Garden Party    You may even try it yourself, and become a follower - her stuff is great!

As a side note, some of you know that I have a little craft blog that I update occasionally called CinderellaSews  I really enjoy putting my projects up for everyone to enjoy, but have realized that I am not even sure how many people even read it!  So after a long discussion (probably a little too long) with my wonderful husband Andy- about my priorities, I have decided to take a break from CinderellaSews and focus only on the family blog.  I won't be deleting it, just not updating it for a while.  If you do check it, I will still post some fun projects here, on my family blog, from time to time.   If I run across any great projects or free patterns I will still pass them along to you, and I hope you will return the favor (I love free stuff!).  

PS. Let me know if you are going to make Amanda's cake!! 

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So I have been playing around with my blog again (surprise surprise). After the little guy is down for the night I always find myself looking up ways to change/improve our blog. Call it what you will, I just enjoy it. Recently I have been sewing a lot - that too has become one of my favorite pass times. A couple of months ago I took advantage of a fabric sale at Joann's and LOADED up on fabric - to which I have been frantically making blankets. Needless to say I have them coming out of my ears! So I thought...mmm it would be fun to give some away over the blog (and maybe other occasional goodies)! To friends, or friends of friends -whoever may want them. It will only be an occasional thing and I will be sure to keep you all posted. If no one responds then I will just keep them all for myself...don't ever say I didn't offer! Until then- stay tuned!