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tim60 · 06-11-2022, 10:05 AM - **1 Like**

Our Mark will be suffering paroxysms of delight because the black caps got their highest ever score in England, 553 all out, at Trent Bridge. The 7th highest scorer was some bloke called Extras. England reply is less than stellar indicating a good opportunity for a follow on.

**JimJohnson** · 06-11-2022, 10:06 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Racer X 69

Today is National German Chocolate Cake day.

Interesting note, the cake isn’t actually German. German chocolate cake was named after an English-American named Sam German, creator of a specific baking chocolate at the Baker’s Chocolate Company.

NATIONAL GERMAN CHOCOLATE CAKE DAY - June 11, 2022 - National Today

Although I usually don’t have favorites of anything, if it was compulsory to have a favorite cake, this would be the one.

Mrs. Racer makes one for my birthday every year. We have modified the recipe slightly, after I had a slice at a truck stop restaurant when I was driving Monstro. Instead of cake mix, a chocolate brownie mix is used, sans the chocolate chips. Something is done to make the brownie mix fluffier, an egg is added I think. The caramel pecan icing has some shredded coconut in it, and I like to lay whole pecan halves across the top.

A slice, and a couple scoops of Tillamook vanilla ice cream, drizzled with chocolate and caramel syrup, sprinkled with crushed pecans and shaved dark unsweetened chocolate.

Mmmmm…….tasty!

Happy German chocolate cake day!

Sounds good, really good. And me trying to watch my sugar intake.

By the way, wouldn't matter (except to the family of Sam German), if the recipe was regarded as being from a Germanic speaking country. The Germans will quickly deny it originated there, nor will you easily find this delight in Germany. On the other hand, they have a product called American Salad Dressing that astounds the natives when you tell them they won't find it in America under any name. It is vaguely reminiscent of thousand island dressing with the addition of finely chopped pickles.

Parallax · 06-11-2022, 10:13 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by JimJohnson

It is vaguely reminiscent of thousand island dressing with the addition of finely chopped pickles.

Ah, yes. Jack-in-the-Box secret sauce.

**JimJohnson** · 06-11-2022, 10:49 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Parallax

Ah, yes. Jack-in-the-Box secret sauce.

Hmm, didn't see any of those burger joints in Germany either.

Quite a few McDonald's however. And the Germans also figured out they have clean - and free - restrooms.

**StiffLegged** · 06-11-2022, 11:42 AM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by Racer X 69

Today is National German Chocolate Cake day ... if it was compulsory to have a favorite cake, this would be the one.

Mrs. Racer makes one for my birthday every year. We have modified the recipe slightly, after I had a slice at a truck stop restaurant when I was driving Monstro. Instead of cake mix, a chocolate brownie mix is used, sans the chocolate chips. Something is done to make the brownie mix fluffier, an egg is added I think. The caramel pecan icing has some shredded coconut in it, and I like to lay whole pecan halves across the top.

A slice, and a couple scoops of Tillamook vanilla ice cream, drizzled with chocolate and caramel syrup, sprinkled with crushed pecans and shaved dark unsweetened chocolate.

Mmmmm…….tasty!

Happy German chocolate cake day!

My dear fellow, it is customary to at least supply a pic of the delight in question! We need no national whatever day to indulge; this is a ginger cake gifted by friends last weekend which we have been enjoying all week and this is almost the last slice. Soft and sticky, it goes awfully well with cream to make a splendid dessert.

I'm watching my waistline: watching it expand!

Racer X 69 · 06-11-2022, 03:21 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by StiffLegged

My dear fellow, it is customary to at least supply a pic of the delight in question! We need no national whatever day to indulge; this is a ginger cake gifted by friends last weekend which we have been enjoying all week and this is almost the last slice. Soft and sticky, it goes awfully well with cream to make a splendid dessert.

I'm watching my waistline: watching it expand!

OK, let me see if I have a stoopit phon pic of one Mrs. Racer made for me.

Oh yes, several.

Oops!

Looks like it was pictures of some cheesecake that I embellished with pecans and chocolate syrup.

Sorry, eh?

**StiffLegged** · 06-12-2022, 12:15 AM - **2 Likes**

Who’s the singer-songwriter: Cat Stevens?

MarkJerling · 06-12-2022, 12:56 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Racer X 69

Today is National German Chocolate Cake day.

Interesting note, the cake isn’t actually German. German chocolate cake was named after an English-American named Sam German, creator of a specific baking chocolate at the Baker’s Chocolate Company.

NATIONAL GERMAN CHOCOLATE CAKE DAY - June 11, 2022 - National Today

Although I usually don’t have favorites of anything, if it was compulsory to have a favorite cake, this would be the one.

Mrs. Racer makes one for my birthday every year. We have modified the recipe slightly, after I had a slice at a truck stop restaurant when I was driving Monstro. Instead of cake mix, a chocolate brownie mix is used, sans the chocolate chips. Something is done to make the brownie mix fluffier, an egg is added I think. The caramel pecan icing has some shredded coconut in it, and I like to lay whole pecan halves across the top.

A slice, and a couple scoops of Tillamook vanilla ice cream, drizzled with chocolate and caramel syrup, sprinkled with crushed pecans and shaved dark unsweetened chocolate.

Mmmmm…….tasty!

Happy German chocolate cake day!

I've never seen a German chocolate cate that looks like that. But, who am I to judge. It's chocolate, so it's a winner for me.
I do rather like a nice Black Forest Cake. Or, to use it's proper name: Schwarzwälder Kirschtorte, also called a Black Forest gâteau.

MarkJerling · 06-12-2022, 12:59 AM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by tim60

Our Mark will be suffering paroxysms of delight because the black caps got their highest ever score in England, 553 all out, at Trent Bridge. The 7th highest scorer was some bloke called Extras. England reply is less than stellar indicating a good opportunity for a follow on.

I'm not sure I'd quite go to "paroxysms of delight" but yes, pretty happy about that.

"Paroxysms of delight" are these days reserved for when my kids come to visit or when I have a satisfactory bowel movement. (Hopefully not at the same time.)

MarkJerling · 06-12-2022, 01:01 AM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by Racer X 69

OK, let me see if I have a stoopit phon pic of one Mrs. Racer made for me.

Oh yes, several.

Oops!

Looks like it was pictures of some cheesecake that I embellished with pecans and chocolate syrup.

Sorry, eh?

Yum.

In other news, I can report that the "seafood diet" is working well for me. I see food and I eat it.

dbs · 06-12-2022, 05:36 AM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by MarkJerling

Yum.

In other news, I can report that the "seafood diet" is working well for me. I see food and I eat it.

Ah .... you too ..

must be a southern hemisphere thing .... then

Racer X 69 · 06-12-2022, 06:23 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by StiffLegged

Who’s the singer-songwriter: Cat Stevens?

The songwriter was also the artist, Bernard Kliban: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/B._Kliban

One of my favorite artists.

MarkJerling · 06-12-2022, 07:20 PM - **2 Likes**

Larsen said Kliban was a major inspiration.

MarkJerling · 06-13-2022, 02:55 AM - **2 Likes**

Had a rather nice breakfast the other morning.

MarkJerling · 06-13-2022, 02:56 AM - **1 Like**

Oh, and it's prickly pear season! Yum!

06-11-2022, 03:21 PM - 1 Like	#97011
Racer X 69 Moderator Man With A Camera Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: The Great Pacific Northwet, in the Land Between Canada and Mexico Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28,074	Originally posted by StiffLegged My dear fellow, it is customary to at least supply a pic of the delight in question! We need no national whatever day to indulge; this is a ginger cake gifted by friends last weekend which we have been enjoying all week and this is almost the last slice. Soft and sticky, it goes awfully well with cream to make a splendid dessert. I'm watching my waistline: watching it expand! OK, let me see if I have a stoopit phon pic of one Mrs. Racer made for me. Oh yes, several. Oops! Looks like it was pictures of some cheesecake that I embellished with pecans and chocolate syrup. Sorry, eh? Attached Images Last edited by Racer X 69; 06-11-2022 at 03:32 PM.

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tim60 Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2011 Photos: Albums Posts: 8,758	Our Mark will be suffering paroxysms of delight because the black caps got their highest ever score in England, 553 all out, at Trent Bridge. The 7th highest scorer was some bloke called Extras. England reply is less than stellar indicating a good opportunity for a follow on.

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JimJohnson Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Summer:Lake Superior - Michigan Winter:Texas Hill Country Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,774	Originally posted by Racer X 69 Today is National German Chocolate Cake day. Interesting note, the cake isn’t actually German. German chocolate cake was named after an English-American named Sam German, creator of a specific baking chocolate at the Baker’s Chocolate Company. NATIONAL GERMAN CHOCOLATE CAKE DAY - June 11, 2022 - National Today Although I usually don’t have favorites of anything, if it was compulsory to have a favorite cake, this would be the one. Mrs. Racer makes one for my birthday every year. We have modified the recipe slightly, after I had a slice at a truck stop restaurant when I was driving Monstro. Instead of cake mix, a chocolate brownie mix is used, sans the chocolate chips. Something is done to make the brownie mix fluffier, an egg is added I think. The caramel pecan icing has some shredded coconut in it, and I like to lay whole pecan halves across the top. A slice, and a couple scoops of Tillamook vanilla ice cream, drizzled with chocolate and caramel syrup, sprinkled with crushed pecans and shaved dark unsweetened chocolate. Mmmmm…….tasty! Happy German chocolate cake day! Sounds good, really good. And me trying to watch my sugar intake. By the way, wouldn't matter (except to the family of Sam German), if the recipe was regarded as being from a Germanic speaking country. The Germans will quickly deny it originated there, nor will you easily find this delight in Germany. On the other hand, they have a product called American Salad Dressing that astounds the natives when you tell them they won't find it in America under any name. It is vaguely reminiscent of thousand island dressing with the addition of finely chopped pickles.

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Parallax Senior Moderator Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: South Dakota Photos: Gallery Posts: 19,333	Originally posted by JimJohnson It is vaguely reminiscent of thousand island dressing with the addition of finely chopped pickles. Ah, yes. Jack-in-the-Box secret sauce.

06-11-2022, 10:49 AM - 1 Like	#97009
JimJohnson Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Summer:Lake Superior - Michigan Winter:Texas Hill Country Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,774	Originally posted by Parallax Ah, yes. Jack-in-the-Box secret sauce. Hmm, didn't see any of those burger joints in Germany either. Quite a few McDonald's however. And the Germans also figured out they have clean - and free - restrooms.

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StiffLegged Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2018 Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,637	Originally posted by Racer X 69 Today is National German Chocolate Cake day ... if it was compulsory to have a favorite cake, this would be the one. Mrs. Racer makes one for my birthday every year. We have modified the recipe slightly, after I had a slice at a truck stop restaurant when I was driving Monstro. Instead of cake mix, a chocolate brownie mix is used, sans the chocolate chips. Something is done to make the brownie mix fluffier, an egg is added I think. The caramel pecan icing has some shredded coconut in it, and I like to lay whole pecan halves across the top. A slice, and a couple scoops of Tillamook vanilla ice cream, drizzled with chocolate and caramel syrup, sprinkled with crushed pecans and shaved dark unsweetened chocolate. Mmmmm…….tasty! Happy German chocolate cake day! My dear fellow, it is customary to at least supply a pic of the delight in question! We need no national whatever day to indulge; this is a ginger cake gifted by friends last weekend which we have been enjoying all week and this is almost the last slice. Soft and sticky, it goes awfully well with cream to make a splendid dessert. I'm watching my waistline: watching it expand!

06-12-2022, 12:15 AM - 2 Likes	#97012
StiffLegged Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2018 Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,637	Who’s the singer-songwriter: Cat Stevens?

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MarkJerling Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: May 2012 Location: Wairarapa, New Zealand Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 20,423	Originally posted by Racer X 69 Today is National German Chocolate Cake day. Interesting note, the cake isn’t actually German. German chocolate cake was named after an English-American named Sam German, creator of a specific baking chocolate at the Baker’s Chocolate Company. NATIONAL GERMAN CHOCOLATE CAKE DAY - June 11, 2022 - National Today Although I usually don’t have favorites of anything, if it was compulsory to have a favorite cake, this would be the one. Mrs. Racer makes one for my birthday every year. We have modified the recipe slightly, after I had a slice at a truck stop restaurant when I was driving Monstro. Instead of cake mix, a chocolate brownie mix is used, sans the chocolate chips. Something is done to make the brownie mix fluffier, an egg is added I think. The caramel pecan icing has some shredded coconut in it, and I like to lay whole pecan halves across the top. A slice, and a couple scoops of Tillamook vanilla ice cream, drizzled with chocolate and caramel syrup, sprinkled with crushed pecans and shaved dark unsweetened chocolate. Mmmmm…….tasty! Happy German chocolate cake day! I've never seen a German chocolate cate that looks like that. But, who am I to judge. It's chocolate, so it's a winner for me. I do rather like a nice Black Forest Cake. Or, to use it's proper name: Schwarzwälder Kirschtorte, also called a Black Forest gâteau.

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MarkJerling Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: May 2012 Location: Wairarapa, New Zealand Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 20,423	Originally posted by tim60 Our Mark will be suffering paroxysms of delight because the black caps got their highest ever score in England, 553 all out, at Trent Bridge. The 7th highest scorer was some bloke called Extras. England reply is less than stellar indicating a good opportunity for a follow on. I'm not sure I'd quite go to "paroxysms of delight" but yes, pretty happy about that. "Paroxysms of delight" are these days reserved for when my kids come to visit or when I have a satisfactory bowel movement. (Hopefully not at the same time.)

06-12-2022, 01:01 AM - 2 Likes	#97015
MarkJerling Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: May 2012 Location: Wairarapa, New Zealand Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 20,423	Originally posted by Racer X 69 OK, let me see if I have a stoopit phon pic of one Mrs. Racer made for me. Oh yes, several. Oops! Looks like it was pictures of some cheesecake that I embellished with pecans and chocolate syrup. Sorry, eh? Yum. In other news, I can report that the "seafood diet" is working well for me. I see food and I eat it.

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dbs Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Clare Valley S A Photos: Albums Posts: 7,565	Originally posted by MarkJerling Yum. In other news, I can report that the "seafood diet" is working well for me. I see food and I eat it. Ah .... you too .. must be a southern hemisphere thing .... then

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Racer X 69 Moderator Man With A Camera Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: The Great Pacific Northwet, in the Land Between Canada and Mexico Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28,074	Originally posted by StiffLegged Who’s the singer-songwriter: Cat Stevens? The songwriter was also the artist, Bernard Kliban: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/B._Kliban One of my favorite artists.

06-12-2022, 07:20 PM - 2 Likes	#97018
MarkJerling Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: May 2012 Location: Wairarapa, New Zealand Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 20,423	Larsen said Kliban was a major inspiration.

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