Plums and tomatoes

You probably guessed it already. It was baking time again. The terrible weather has reminded me of autumn, so I felt like baking a proper cake for exactly that season. The plums weren't really that ripe yet, but "sour things make you merry", as we say around here. And merriness was just what I needed.

This is a one-(wo)man cake, by the way, in case you were wondering why those plums look so gigantic. I've been using this special tin ring as well for my carrot cake, and it's been quite practical for those recipes you cut in half, cause you really aren't expecting such a big tea-party. It's also perfect for test-cakes, if you haven't tried a recipe before yet.

I have been enjoying my self grown tomatoes so much. I'm amazed how well they're doing. And it all began with such a tiny seed!

It's always surprising to meet people who don't like tomatoes. Well, of course you are allowed to dislike tomatoes, just as much as I dislike broccoli. And we won't argue about it. But if I ever had to go on a desert island and could only choose 3 kinds of vegetables, it would be tomatoes, garlic, and tomatoes - without batting an eye. 

Probably noone is going to ask me about my preferences in the department of vegetables I suppose, should I really ever be on a desert island.

Fresh laundry

I've been enjoying the little things lately. Like the smell of fresh laundry out of a new washing machine (at home we only have one of those old ones shared by the entire housing unit, leaving a subtle stench on our clothes).

I feel with the smell of fresh laundry it's the same as with a cake or potato soup - it will never be as good as your mom's.

Back in the kitchen

Yes yes, I know, I should be posting about the wonderful trip to London. But I am still not done sorting pictures, and then got distracted by my ambition to finally make a pie, with crust and all. The real deal.

So instead of bragging about the good times in London, I present to you Mr Strawberry Rhubarb (with a few redcurrants). It's a good substitute, right? For now? Alright, alright... I'll finish sorting pictures while you munch on this.