Chemiker wrote:
> It is said that a wise man makes no important decision, nor enters
> onto a long journey, before asking the advice of others.
>
> In that spirit, I seek advice.
>
> I have decided to learn how to bake cakes.
>
> Never dunnit. Done pies, w/prefab crusts,
> made cobblers w/prefab pastry material,
> puddings, yes. Closest I've come to making
> a cake was trying out Robin Miller's Blue-
> bery cobbler.... the one that turns itself
> upside down automatically, as it cooks.
>
> SWMBO suggests I start with pound cake.
> I like simple things....
>
> Any thoughts before I begin this trek?
> SHe goes out of town on business tomorrow,
> so I'll have time to experiment. And there will
> be no witnesses to my folly. <G>
>
> The journey begins.
>
> Alex

If you decide to get adventurous let me know and ill send you my "white
wine cake" recipe.

Of course if you really want to challenge your self to new levels of
baking i have a chocolate cake recipe that uses a cup of port reduced to
a few tablespoons.
--
JL