I'M BACK AND IT IS SATURDAY NIGHT!!!!

Well - I've left you alone for a few days! I hope you have cooked something fabulous and will share it with me. By the time I get through cooking, cleaning, 9or going out to each or watching a movie occasionally (just to sleep through the best part or ending) it is too late to write!! I am excited tonight though -- Travis told me where he really wanted to go and he has talked about this area for several years - so he chose this year - we made reservations and if I can work out details here at home, we will be playing old west characters --- and God's Will - I will get my choice next year. I have to say - the place he chose is really neat = the Gage Hotel -- it has like tons of things to do and see in a real old west atmosphere - and guess where it is? == Bet it I tell you you won't know any more than if I hadn't!!!

I hate to admit this but I have not cooked since Monday night! I will cook again -- I bought tomatoes, okra, and peaches today at the Farmer's market! I have some of the igredients ready (tomatillos, onion, jalapenos, bell pepper, poblanos) to make green salsa but I have to buy garlic and fresh cilanto to make it just right! When I say ready -- I have already cooked them and just need to add to the food processor with garlic and other seasonings!!!

Have you tried any of the pie recipes? They are so easy and sooooooo good!!

Tonight I want to give you a recipe for a chocolate cake I have been making for years. There are several versions but with the same results.

CHOCOLATE SHEATH CAKE AKA
CHOCOLATE-CINNAMON CAKE

1 Stick butter
1/2 cup Crisco
4 Tablespoons cocoa
1 Cup water
2 Cups flour
2 Cups sugar
2 eggs
1/2 Cup buttermilk
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. soda
1/2 tswp. salt
1 tsp. vanilla

Icing:

1 stick butter
4 Tablespoon cocoa
6 Tablespoons milk
1 lb. powdered sugar (I can't find it in a 1# box anymore -- so about 4 cups)
1 cup chopped pecans (optional!)

Bring butter, Crisco, cocoa, and water to a boil. Mix remaining ingredients together and pour warm mixture over them. Stir well. Pour into greased and floured sheath pan (9 X 13). Bake at 375 degrees for 25 to 30 minutes. Twenty minutes before cake is done start icing:

Bring butter, cocoa, and milk to a boil. Add powdered sugar, vanilla, and pecans (optional)and stir well. Pour on cake while hot and cover with foil. Serves 12 to 16 -- unless Travis gets to it first!!!


Delicious --Enjoy!!!!

I wish you would either comment here or go on Facebook or email me at jcgilbreath@suddenlink.net and tell me what recipe you would like to see. I probably have it -- I have tons of recipes I have not even looked at in years! Mostly old fashion -- but we can always update it -- you know -- add garlic, Pensey's pepper, and some jalapeno!!!

Have a great evening - what is left of it -- and may God bless each of you! I hope each of you find yourselves in church tomorrow and if you don't have a church - join me at Shiloh Road Church of Christ! It is always open to any one seeking!!