So here I go...

Its Blog Time!!


We have less than 3 weeks until we meet our new little baby Bartlett, my belly is huge and we are all more than ready to hold this little one in our arms. Finding it hard to keep the other two's lips off my belly, forever wanting to kiss 'Baby Abby'
I think we are going to have a hard time getting Noah to call the baby by its real name, he's pretty set on Baby Abby whatever the sex will be :)

No more salon work or doing hair at home, I'm enjoying the rest but surprised by how much I'm actually missing doing hair! I need the scissors in my hand..
Cant wait to set up a new client base when we move, I need to get back in action :)

Since Ive had no appointments or shifts at the salon or even a best friend to catch up with (since she moved miles and miles away from me sniff...sniff..) Ive had plenty of time to get the baby stuff ready, Ive been sewing (YAY) and doing some yummy baking! I found the best apple cake recipe on line, it was delicious!! So thought I'd share it...

http://thecookieshopinenglish.wordpress.com/2009/08/06/best-apple-cake-of-the-whole-wide-world/

Ingredients

• 1 1/3 cups vegetable oil (I use canola oil)
• 3 cups plain flour
• 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 cups sugar
• 3 large eggs
• 3 to 4 Granny Smith apples, cored and cut into 1/2-inch pieces (3 cups)
• 1 cup chopped assorted nuts, such as pecans and walnuts (optional)
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray a 12-cup Bundt pan with cooking spray; set aside (I don’t have a bunt pan, so I use a large angel food cake pan, or even a 25cm round pan. If I have left over batter, I make some muffins).
2. Working over a large sheet of parchment paper, sift together flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt; gather sifted ingredients into centre of sheet; set aside. (I sift everything in a large bowl)
3. In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, combine vegetable oil, sugar, and eggs; mix on high speed until lemon yellow.
4. Fold reserved parchment in half lengthwise; with mixer on medium speed, gradually shake in dry ingredients until just incorporated.
5. Add apples and, if desired, nuts, to batter; mix to combine. Add vanilla, mixing until incorporated.
6. Pour batter into prepared pan, and bake until a cake tester inserted in the centre comes out clean, 75 to 90 minutes.
7. Remove from oven, and cool slightly on a wire rack.
8. Invert cake onto rack; turn cake right-side up to cool completely on rack

Writing this out has actually got me in the mood for some more baking! Kids have been at me and at me about making choc chip cookies so think that's what I will do once the dishes have been done.. fun times!

Might share some pics of our cookies next :)

Have a great day!! xx