Saturday morning ponderings . . .

"And let every man esteem his brother as himself, and practise virture and holiness before me."
Docrtine and Covenants 38:24

I believe it is the simple acts of respect, love and nurture that enable our children to rise high in life and to become the best that they can be. If you use courteous and respectful language when you are speaking to your children, even if they have done something terribly wrong, it will go a long way towards teaching your children the things you want them to learn . . .



Much further than a voice that yells and belittles. You don't teach a child not to yell by yelling, and what's more . . . we, as adults, cannot expect to be respected if we treat others, and especially our children, in demeaning ways.



"You can't teach children to be good. The best you can do for your child is to live a good life yourself. What a parent knows and believes, the child will lean on."
~Bruno Bettelheim



Not a lot to say this morning, but sometimes you don't need a lot of words to get your message across.

I did something to my right hand yesterday. I know it isn't broken as there is no swelling or bruising, but it sure does pain me. Right in between my thumb and forefinger. I can't seem to pick up anything heavy or to put any pressure on that hand at all. Repetitive stress injury possibly? I don't know, but if it doesn't go off soon I am going to be first in line at the Doctor's on Monday morning!

It's a good thing I made this cake on Thursday. It should keep Todd happy and content for a few days at least! Don't let the pictures put you off. They are not the greatest, however this cake is . . . one of the greatest that is. All spicy and moist and chock full of chunks of delicious tasting apple! It might not be much to look at, but boy oh boy . . . it sure is some good!!



*Old Time Apple Snacking Cake*
makes 9 servings
Printable Recipe

Growing up in the Annapolis Valley meant that there was never any shortage of apples. My first husband's family owned orchards and so apples were often a staple dessert the menu in one way, shape or form. This is one of my MIL's favourite cake recipes. It is mighty tasty, warm or cold with or without ice cream.

3 TBS butter, softened
1 cup sugar
1 large egg, beaten
1 cup flour
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp baking soda
3 cups peeled and diced apples
1/4 cup chopped nuts
1 tsp vanilla extract
Whipped Cream or Ice cream, if desired



Pre-heat the oven to 180*C/350*F. Butter an 8 inch square or round baking dish and dust lightly with flour. Set aside.

Cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg. Stir together the dry ingredients and fold iinto the creamed mixture. The batter will be very thick, don't worry. Stir in the chopped apple, nuts and the vanilla. Spread into the prepared pan. Bake for 35 to 40 minutes or until the cake tests done. A toothpick inserted in the centre should come out clean and the top should spring back when lightly touched. Serve warm or cold with or without whipped cream or ice cream.



To find out what we had as our main course, pop on over HERE to check that one out. Chicken and Rice, is definitely nice!

PS - yes, those are all my grandsons, and my sons!