Failed Carrot Cake

 

There's this wonderful restaurant in southern Utah (who will remain nameless UNTIL they share their famous recipe) .... 

Just kidding.  The restaurant is the Wild Thyme Bistro in Kanab. It is transformative,  and you should go there. 

Anyway,  they have this carrot cake that comes to mind randomly if you see a carrot or even just the color orange years after your visit to Kanab. 

We have spent some time trying our best to replicate it... and we have failed miserably.  

Still, if you can't go to Kanab, this might be the next best thing. 

This cake is not beautiful, but... 😋

The Failed Carrot Cake

2 cups unbleached flour

1/2 cup almond flour

1 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon corn starch 

1/2 teaspoon baking soda

2 teaspoons baking powder

½ teaspoon ground ginger

2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

1 cup quick oats 

1 cup brown sugar 

1 cup white sugar

 4 large eggs

¼ cup unsalted butter

3/4 cup coconut oil melted, but cooled

3 cups finely grated carrots, or more to taste

1 (8 ounce) can finely crushed pineapple, drained

1.5 cup chopped walnuts

1 tsp. good Mexican vanilla 

The Frosting

1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened

¼ cup unsalted butter, softened

1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract, or to taste

3 cups confectioners' sugar, or to taste

Combine dry ingredients. Whisk eggs and sugar for 2-3 minutes. Mix everything. Bake °350 for 40-45 minutes until toothpick comes out clean or until internal temperature reads 190°.

If you make this, I want to hear about it. I also want a slice. 😋

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Revolution by Eric Metaxas

"Many people called 1777 'the year of the hangman.'" Eric Metaxas, Revolution

This book... I don't even know where to start. But, one idea sinks in, we owe people. We owe these brilliant, self-sacrificing, forward thinking people who could hardly have given more than they did so that we can have what we have now. They lived in the shadow of the noose. They did courageous and impossible things. Of the fifty-six signers of the Declaration, nine died in the war. Several were financially ruined. Some were forced to live on the run. A few suffered most terribly by having family sorely mistreated by the enemy. They did all this in the middle of a  human experience, so they had sickness, toothaches, family concerns, and financial worries to boot. And grief, it must have been excruciating. Because of the time they lived in, they lost loved ones, frequently. (Sam Adams lost his first wife and four of his children before the Revolution got started.) Those that survived the revolution went on to sacrifice the rest of their whole lives so that we could pursue happiness.

And what is the pursuit of happiness anyway? They meant the pursuit of self-mastery. They meant the pursuit of virtue. It was never about, "I do what I want." It was something far finer. It is because of that finer purpose they were blessed and were able to help bring forth a miracle.

So, it bothers me quite a lot how misunderstood they are today. It bothers me that the misunderstandings are purposefully spread for political purposes especially when understanding would bring so much collective gratitude and a unity that would promptly civilize us a bit. We need our heroes; we need the real heroes. The men and women of the revolutionary period fit that designation. 

We are a blessed people. Those blessings came from God and the great and moral leaders he sent to found this country in order to prepare it for the gospel. They weren't perfect, they even irritated each other as they considered, debated, and even fundamentally disagreed on this or that idea or course. But, informed by the Bible, they built this country on sacrifice we can hardly comprehend. They were truly good and truly extraordinary and truly God-fearing. 

I have been forever fascinated by the founding. I have enjoyed many biographies of the founders and I just wasn't certain that this book was needed even if we are celebrating the 250. I am pleased to be wrong. This isn't the story of the founding. It's more important than that. This is the story of the providential founding of the county. This is the necessary history of the revolution, one of those books that you re-read and refer to. I hope you read it. 

Samuel Adams: 

I have long been convinced that our enemies have made it an object, to eradicate from the minds of the people in general a sense of true religion & virtue, in hopes thereby the more easily to carry their point of enslaving them. Indeed my friend, this is a subject so important to my mind that I know not how to leave it. Revelation assures us that "Righteousness exalted a nation." Communities are dealt with in their world by the wise and just Ruler of the Universe. He rewards or punishes them according to their general character. The diminution of public virtue is usually attended with that of public Happiness, and the public Liberty will not long survive the total extinction of morals. pg. 341

Tuna

On days like today, turning the stove on seems counterproductive, so tuna is appealing.  I wanted to try something lighter than my regular recipe and found THIS recipe from One Balanced Life. 

2 cans tuna, drained

1/4 cup celery, finely chopped

1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped

3 tbsp fresh dill, finely chipped

1/4 cup + 1 tbsp avocado oil mayo

2 tbsp plain greek yogurt

1 lemon, juiced

1/2 tsp lemon zest

1/2 tsp apple cider vinegar

1 tsp dijon mustard

1/2 tsp sea salt

1/2 tsp garlic powder

1/4 tsp black pepper

If you make this for a family of 4 and divide it equally, it approximately this:

Calories: ~233

Protein: ~23.5 g

Carbohydrates: ~2 g

Fiber: ~0.4 g

Net Carbs: ~1.6 g

Fat: ~14 g

Not bad. And, fresh dill is delightful. 

Rookie mistake... I forgot the mustard which would definitely add. One daughter also suggested capers just to be fancy. 

Tuna salad has always been a summer favorite especially when the garden tomatoes are ready. My favorite is tuna salad on toast at Crown Burger with thick leaves of crunchy iceberg lettuce, but, I have never found a good copycat recipe? Do you have one? 

Tuna salad aficionado? Do you have a favorite recipe?

Animal Crackers

I walked into Winco today and was met with a bit of nostalgia.  I haven't seen these childhood oh-so-my-favorite-treat since I wore French braids and ribbons.  

The boxes have lion, seal, hippo, elephant, and koala cookies, not pandas unfortunately.  (Percy the Panda is happy to model anyway.) They were a treat and a safari in a box with it's own handle! 

They originated in England in early 1900, but were so popular they soon had to be manufactured in the United States. According to Google, they cost a dime in 1975 when I was particularly delighted by them. They even have their own sweet poem, does anyone remember? 

Animal Crackers by Christopher Morley 

Animal crackers and cocoa to drink.

That is the finest of suppers I think;

When I'm grown up and can have what I please

I think I shall always insist upon these.

What do YOU choose when you're offered a treat?

When Mother says, "What would you like best to eat?"

Is it waffles and syrup, or cinnamon toast?

It's cocoa and animals that I love most!

The kitchen's the cosiest place that I know;

The kettle is singing, the stove is aglow,

And there in the twilight, how jolly to see

The cocoa and animals waiting for me.

Daddy and Mother dine later in state,

With Mary to cook for them, Susan to wait;

But they don't have nearly as much fun as I

Who eat in the kitchen with Nurse standing by;

And Daddy once said, he would like to be me

Having cocoa and animals once more for tea. 

I bought three boxes. Is your childhood favorite still available? Does it have a poem? 

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Banza Protein Lasagna

I love this recipe.  It's easy and packed full of protein. It makes a great freezer meal and leftovers taste even better. Nutrition information included below.

16 oz (1 box) Banza penne

1 lb 85% lean ground beef

16 oz 4% cottage cheese

8 oz Neufchâtel cream cheese

24 oz jarred spaghetti sauce (I used Trader Joe's Roasted Garlic)

1 cup shredded mozzarella

1 cup shredded Monterey Jack

1 large yellow onion

1 large green bell pepper

Directions:

Boil the Banza pasta until just al dente, about 6 min. Drain.

While the pasta cooks, brown the ground beef with the chopped onion and green pepper. Drain excess grease if needed.

Stir in the Trader Joe's Roasted Garlic Marinara and simmer for 5 minutes.

In a separate bowl, mix the cottage cheese and Neufchâtel cream cheese until well combined.

Layer half the cooked pasta into the meat sauce.

Spread half of the pasta mixture into a greased 9×13-inch baking dish.

Spread the cheese mixture evenly over the pasta.

Add the remaining pasta mixture.

Top with the mozzarella and Monterey Jack cheeses.

Bake uncovered for 30–35 minutes, until hot and bubbly.

Let stand for 10 minutes before serving

If you divide a large 9x13 pan into 9 large servings,  this is the nutrition information:

Calories ~450 kcal

Protein ~32 g

Carbohydrates ~27 g

Fiber ~7 g

Net Carbs ~20 g

Fat ~23 g

A Summer Morning...

 

Never was sun so bright before,

No matin of the lark so sweet,

No grass so green beneath my feet,

Nor with such dewdrops jewelled o'er.

I stand with thee outside the door,

The air not yet is close with heat,

And far across the yellowing wheat

The waves are breaking on the shore.

A lovely day! Yet many such,

Each like to each, this month have passed,

And none did so supremely shine.

One thing they lacked: the perfect touch

Of thee—and thou art come at last,

And half this loveliness is thine.

Robert Fuller Murray 

Little Women

 

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Zucchini Cake

 

Zucchini Cake

Yields: 9x13 pan or 2 round layers

Ingredients

½ cup unsalted butter, melted

½ cup granulated sugar

½ cup coconut sugar

½ cup brown sugar (light or dark)

1 small very ripe banana 

3 large eggs

2 tsp vanilla extract

1 cup all-purpose flour

1 cup almond flour

1 tsp baking soda

½ tsp salt

1 tsp cornstarch

1 tbsp cinnamon (optional: add ¼ tsp nutmeg)

2 cups finely shredded zucchini, unpeeled, lightly packed

1 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)

1 cup Ghirardelli mini chocolate chips

Instructions

1. Prep: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13 pan or line with parchment.

2. Mix wet ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together melted butter, granulated sugar, coconut sugar, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.

3. Mix dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, almond flour, baking soda, salt, cornstarch, cinnamon, and nutmeg (if using).

4. Combine: Add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients and stir gently until just combined.

5. Fold in: Add zucchini, nuts (if using), and chocolate chips. Stir until evenly distributed.

6. Bake: Spread the batter evenly in the prepared pan. Bake 35–40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Tip... internal temp should be apx. 190°

7. Cool: Let cool in the pan before slicing.

The Boy Who Dared by Susan Campbell Bartoletti

There are many reasons for a person to lie, but to have a reason to tell the truth, you must have a deep belief and great courage... Susan Campbell Bartoletti

Executed by one of Hitler's illegal courts, Helmuth Hubener, a teenage Latter-Day Saint, was one of the Reich's youngest enemies. He told the truth, published it, and distributed it until he was beheaded in October 1942.

Good books about moral courage are rare gems. This book is a gem. Truth is real and of increasing value.

When The Emperor Was Divine by Julie Ostuka

One family's experience as they are shipped off to camps in Topaz, Utah during WW2. Beautifully written.

“But we never stopped believing that somewhere out there, in some stranger’s backyard, our mother’s rosebush was blossoming madly, wildly, pressing one perfect red flower after another out into the late afternoon light” [p. 139].

Jordan Peterson

This is an interesting book. I'm still thinking about it and I will re-read some of the chapters.  I also think the chapter on parenting is worth the price of the book.

There are plenty of thoughtful quotes. I loved this one:

To tell the truth is to bring the most habitable 

reality into Being. Truth builds edifices that 

can stand a thousand years. Truth feeds and 

clothes the poor, and makes nations wealthy 

and safe. Truth reduces the terrible 

complexity of a man to the simplicity of his 

word, so that he can become a partner rather 

than an enemy. Truth makes the past truly 

past, and makes the best use of the future's 

possibilities. Truth is the ultimate, 

inexhaustible natural resource. It's the light in the darkness. 

See the truth. Tell the truth.

Denmark

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Dhanak...

Darling film. This is a sweet story of a little girl desperate to help her blind brother. 

Pioneer Family

THEY rise to mastery of wind and snow;

They go like soldiers grimly into strife

To colonize the plain. They plough and sow,

And fertilize the sod with their own life,

As did the Indian and the buffalo.

Hamlin Garland

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Pioneer girl...

Days of '47

Faith in Every Footstep

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Picasso Calla Lily

I hope that real love and truth are stronger in the end than any evil or misfortune in the world. ~Charles Dickens

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A Glimpse...

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The Forgotten Man: A New History of the Great Depression by Amity Shlaes

During the Great Depression, my grandfather was a young farm boy in the west. He recounted a story to me on several occasions about when a portion of Roosevelt's New Deal was forced upon the farmers in his area. There were friends who were not getting enough food, families who had gone without meat for over a year when agents of the federal government came into the valley rounded up the yearling calves, slaughtered and burned them with the idea that scarcity would prop up markets. The waste, the loss of liberty,  and the idea of being commanded what to do with your private property bothered my grandfather his entire life.

In Doctrine and Covenmants 134:2 it reads:
We believe that no government can exist in peace, except such laws are framed and held inviolate as will secure to each individual the free exercise of conscience, the right and control of property, and the protection of life.
The famous economist, Dr. Thomas Sowell wisely quipped, "It is amazing that people who think we cannot afford to pay for doctors, hospitals, and medication somehow think that we can afford to pay for doctors, hospitals, medication and a government bureaucracy to administer it."

I believe that. I believe that we can do more good with less government and more freedom. I think those who believe they can manipulate markets and send every little problem to central planning need to study a bit more history. The loss of liberty is a disaster, always.

This is the second time I've read this book. It was worth reading again and I think it's time I ought to purchase my own copy and stop borrowing one from the library. Schlaes also touches on the the history of education in this country and where it went wrong and the men and ideologies that affected that change. The history of John Dewey requires more time than I have but THIS is helpful to understand his influence.

The following quote seems to have been the inspiration for the title of the book. It's the forgotten man that pays. He pays for the the failed programs that cost dreams and freedom and for vast failures for which no one is held accountable.  The real history of FDR's administration isn't taught in the public schools and it is important information to know. This is a book I will purchase and keep.

"As soon as A observes something which seems to him to be wrong, from which X is suffering, A talks it over with B, and A and B then propose to get a law passed to remedy the evil and help X. Their law always proposes to determine what C shall do for X, or in the better case, what A, B, and C shall do for X…. What I want to do is to look up C. I want to show you what manner of man he is. I call him the Forgotten Man. Perhaps the appellation is not strictly correct. He is the man who never is thought of…. He works, he votes, generally he prays—but he always pays…. —WILLIAM GRAHAM SUMNER, YALE UNIVERSITY, 1883" 
— Amity Shlaes, The Forgotten Man: A New History of the Great Depression

Noah Webster, Man of Many Words by Catherine Reef

Noah Webster became a devout Christian after his marriage and a few children came along. Despite the sad fact that this book makes only cursory references to this aspect of his life and its role in his mission, I loved this book. It seems written for the 10 and above crowd, but any fan of Noah Webster may enjoy it. It would make a wonderful gift for a young scholar. The book is nearly two hundred pages, but double-spaced and easy to follow. It's full of interesting show and tell items; maps, portraits, and other curiosities from Webster's life and times. The life of the man is heroic. He was as determined in his efforts as Columbus was. His calling was, I believe, as important and the book captures some of that.

What few biographers seem to understand is the current importance of Webster's 1828 dictionary, which is still in print and widely used by Christian families. While certain parts of our language change with new discovery, Webster's definitions of marriage, education, and many others contain truths that have been lost in our current culture. The language of the 1828, heavily influenced by the King James Bible, is foundational as we work to preserve both Christian morality and liberty in this country. It is said that he who define the terms, controls the debate. Webster looked to the bible to define those things that matter most and to God to define the debate. I am grateful that Webster's 1828 has a prominent place in my home. It is an integral part of our study of the scriptures and the history of the founding of the United States.

Webster's dictionary was his gift to the United States, the country he loved, and its people.

I present it to my fellow citizens, not with frigid indifference, but with my ardent wishes for their improvement and their happiness and for the continued increase of the wealth, the learning, the moral and religious elevation of character, and the glory of my country. ~Noah Webster

Marriage

MAR'RIAGE, noun [Latin mas, maris.] The act of uniting a man and woman for life; wedlock; the legal union of a man and woman for life. marriage is a contract both civil and religious, by which the parties engage to live together in mutual affection and fidelity, till death shall separate them. marriage was instituted by God himself for the purpose of preventing the promiscuous intercourse of the sexes, for promoting domestic felicity, and for securing the maintenance and education of children.

Marriage is honorable in all and the bed undefiled. Hebrews 13:4

1. A feast made on the occasion of a marriage

The kingdom of heaven is like a certain king, who made a marriage for his son. Matthew 22:2.

2. In a scriptural sense, the union between Christ and his church by the covenant of grace. Revelation 19:7.

Education

EDUCA'TION, noun [Latin educatio.] The bringing up, as of a child, instruction; formation of manners. education comprehends all that series of instruction and discipline which is intended to enlighten the understanding, correct the temper, and form the manners and habits of youth, and fit them for usefulness in their future stations. To give children a good education in manners, arts and science, is important; to give them a religious education is indispensable; and an immense responsibility rests on parents and guardians who neglect these duties.

Establishing True Doctrine

How does one establish what is true doctrine in the LDS church? I think this is an important point to ponder. Many members of the church in different fields have opinions about certain aspects of doctrine, but how do we know what is truth? Here are a few quotes on the topic that may be helpful.

“[We] should [bear] in mind that some of the General Authorities have had assigned to them a special calling; they possess a special gift; they are sustained as prophets, seers, and revelators, which gives them a special spiritual endowment in connection with their teaching of the people. They have the right, the power, and authority to declare the mind and will of God to his people, subject to the over-all power and authority of the President of the Church. Others of the General Authorities are not given this special spiritual endowment and authority covering their teaching; they have a resulting limitation, and the resulting limitation upon their power and authority in teaching applies to every other officer and member of the Church, for none of them is spiritually endowed as a prophet, seer, and revelator. Furthermore, as just indicated, the President of the Church has a further and special spiritual endowment in this respect, for he is the Prophet, Seer, and Revelator for the whole Church.”

J. Reuben Clark Jr., “When Are Church Leaders’ Words Entitled to Claim of Scripture?” Church News July 31, 1954, 9-10

Attempting to understand a doctrine or principle by relying unduly upon a single scripture or prophetic statement in isolation from all else that has been revealed on the subject generally is misguided. True doctrines and principles are emphasized repeatedly in the standard works by the prophets and apostles and through the illuminating and confirming power of the Holy Ghost.  David A. Bednar, Act in Doctrine (2012) p. xvii

Elder Bednar's statement is consistent with scripture where we learn that truth is established by two or three witnesses. Each book of scripture has at least one statement that teaches this principle.

Old Testament: Dueteronomy 19:15
New Testament 2 Corinthians 13:1
Book of Mormon 2 Nephi 11:3
Doctrine and Covenants 6:28

An individual my fall by the wayside, or have views, or give counsel which falls short of what the Lord intends, but the voice of the First Presidency and the united voice of those others who hold with them the keys of the kingdom shall always guide the Saints and the world in those paths where the Lord wants them to be. Joseph Fielding Smith, Ensign July 1972

The Book of Mormon declares the doctrines of the gospel. In his April 2017 conference address, President Thomas S. Monson said:

My dear associates in the work of Lord, I implore each of us to prayerfully study and ponder the Book of Mormon each day. as we do so, we will be in a position to hear the voice of the Spirit, to resist temptation, to overcome doubt and fear, and to receive heaven's help in our lives." Thomas S. Monson, The Power of the Book of Mormon, April 2017

If we really do our homework and approach the Book of Mormon doctrinally, we can expose the errors and find the truths to combat many of the current false theories and philosophies of men. I have noted within the Church a difference in discernment, insight, conviction, and spirit between those who know and love the Book of Mormon and those who do not. That book is a great sifter." - Ezra Taft Benson, Ensign, December 1988

Understanding true doctrine changes behavior.
True doctrine, understood, changes attitudes and behavior... The study of the doctrines of the gospel will improve behavior quicker than a study of behavior will improve behavior. Preoccupation with unworthy behavior can lead to unworthy behavior. That is why we stress so forcefully the study of the doctrines of the gospel. Boyd K. Packer, Little Children, October 1986

If we want to really know, we must do.

John 7:17
If any man will do his will, he shall know of the doctrine, whether it be of God, or whether I speak of myself.

One could write a book on this topic, but I think the above quotes give solid direction and are helpful when trying to discern truth from error and in the effort to teach true doctrine.

Bringing Up Bebe by Pamela Druckerman

I've been reading this book about the wisdom of French parenting and there are definitely some ideas to adopt. French parents seem to actually believe in the role of parent, rather than the American iteration of playmate or servant. They When they are with their children, they seem to be passing a long values important to their culture without smothering any sense of independence. I admire their firmness. I think the fact that in general they don't over-praise children is a good thing.

However, a great portion of the book is dedicated to singing the praises of government funded early childcare which is essentially to have the state raise children from about two months. I don't want to get too far into my views on this from a family perspective because it would be interminable. But, I will say this, "Who is going to care about your child more than you?"

Bills pushing more and more state funded early childhood education come up every session in Utah. Those who are interested might read this book praising the French state and read it carefully. One thing you won't find... any discussion of cost. In any discussion of what services government should or should not provide one most important truth should be remembered and that is: Government can give nothing it hasn't first confiscated from someone else first. Whether or not they can afford it, whether or not it's convenient, whether or not it's truly beneficial to families, whether or not it subverts goals that would better serve society is never considered or studied. 

Just like Obamacare made healthcare available to everyone at an incredible cost both in resources and liberty, everyone was given access to healthcare by the state.... except they weren't and healthcare is less accessible than ever. The same is true in France. If you read the book carefully then you know these public benefits are available to only a small portion of the public... "some pigs are more equal than others." Yet, France teeters on the brink of insolvency.

A viewpoint more inline with my own is this commentary written by an actual French parent entitled 4 Myths and One Truth About French Childcare

A Child Is Only A Moment by Earl Brown

A CHILD IS ONLY A MOMENT
by EARL BROWN

Spring will return to the meadow when the long winter's chill fades away
Tomorrow, the blossoms will open their eyes to the skies, of a brand new day
No matter how dark be the nightfall, each day the sun is reborn
To shine on the beauties and wonders that stir with new life every glorious morn
Most of the treasures we cherish can delight us again and again
A rose in a book and the murmuring brook, as it wanders across the glen
The words of a poet that lie on the page can recapture the soul of the past
A song in the heart can be sung and re-echoed, as long as our voices may last
But a child is only a moment, only a snowflake of sweet remember when
Yes, a child is only a moment, a wonderful moment that never comes again
Yes, a child is only a moment, hold on to that moment, for it never comes again.

Little Lord Fauntleroy by Francis Hodgson Burnett

As a child,  I read The Secret Garden, A Little Princess,  and The Lost Prince more than once. For some reason, the title of this book had not appealed to me. Too bad. We just finished reading it and it is a lovely story, quite possibly my favorite.

But only be good, dear, only be brave, only be kind and true always, and then you will never hurt any one, so long as you live, and you may help many, and the big world may be better because my little child was born. ♥️

Utah Pancakes

Utah Pancakes

1 1/2 cups milk

4 tablespoons vinegar

2 eggs

4 tablespoons salted butter 

5 tablespoons sugar

2 cups flour 

1 teaspoon salt

1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 

1/4 teaspoon baking soda 

Mix wet ingredients, mix dry ingredients 

Combine
Makes pancakes for 4