I belong to an online group in which we swap fat quarters on our birthdays. I received a package of FQs from Althea in Wyoming a few weeks ago, and I was happy to open it yesterday. I had requested neutrals or shirtings, and the variety is just wonderful. I will enjoy using them all for quilts projects, including cotton and wool applique backgrounds.
It was a fun day. I made an easy coconut cake which turned out delicious:
1. Bake a white cake in the 13" x 9" pan.
2. When warm, poke holes in the cake with a fork. Spread coconut cream (the kind you find in the bar section of the grocery store for pina coladas) over the top.
3. When cool, frost the cake with Cool Whip (I suppose whipped cream would be fine, too, although one of my guests has lactose issues).
4. Sprinkle sweetened shredded coconut over all.
5. Store in refrigerator.
Cindy, Sandy, and Chris joined Paul and me for a cookout later in the day. There were some rumbles of thunder before they arrived, but the sky cleared right as Paul was about to go grill the burgers. I made a Caprese salad and coleslaw (with grated apple and Craisins), Sandy brought her own delicious tabouli, and Cindy brought chips. Delish! and good company to boot. Everyone was willing to take some cake home, too, which left us with a manageable amount.
I spent quite a bit of the day quilting my Be My Neighbor quilt and hope to put the two quilted sections together late today or tomorrow. Quite a nice birthday!
1 comment:
happy birthday! always nice to be able to send some of the cake home with others so it isn't all sitting there to eat it all
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