"The lesson [Henry David Thoreau] had taught himself, and which he tried to teach others, was summed up in the one word 'Simplify.' That meant simplify the outward circumstances of your life, simplify your needs and your ambitions; learn to delight in the simple pleasures which the world of Nature affords. It meant also, scorn public opinion, refuse to accept the common definitions of success, refuse to be moved by the judgment of others. And unlike most who advocate such attitudes, he put them into practice." (Walden and Other Writings by Henry David Thoreau--Edited and with an Introduction by Joseph Wood Krutch, Bantam Books, 1962, P. 1)

Monday, August 25, 2008

Birthday Breakfast Cake


Sour Cream-Blueberry Crumb Cake
Originally uploaded by 2chacha

My mother made this every birthday morning. I passed the tradition down to my children. Now they, if they wish, can pass it down to theirs.

Birthday Breakfast Cake

Grease a 9x9 inch cake pan. Heat oven to 350 degrees.

Beat together:
1 egg
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup milk
2 tablespoons cooking oil

In another bowl, combine:
1 cup flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons baking powder

Add wet ingredients to dry. Pour into baking pan.

Combine:
1/4 cup brown sugar (firmly pressed into measuring cup)
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 tablespoon flour
1 tablespoon softened butter

Sprinkle brown sugar mixture on top of cake batter in pan.
Bake 25 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.

Serve warm.

(And serve something with protein in it alongside. You need to watch your blood sugar even on birthdays.

[Listen to your mother.])

(Thank you to 2chacha for the cake picture. Click on the photo for credits.)

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