leolady
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Yep! I sure did!
This morning I went to my aunt's nursing home for her birthday and Dr. Spice [my chrome KA model G mixer] went with me.
The staff had bought all of the ingredients and so I and Dr. Spice made cakes galore. There was two big pineapple upside down cakes, two of my famous orange cakes, and 6 medium sized orange bundt cakes.
During my "presentation", I discussed the history of Kitchenaid mixers, Dr. Spice's age and capabilities, and what we were going to do. The nursing home social worker doubted that I knew much about vintage mixers, so she went online and saw "the History thread". Now she is printing it out and telling everybody that today's baker is "an expert" on vintage mixers!
A good number of the elderly residents [friends of my auntie] attended my "presentation" and enjoyed the cake. All of the staff from the head of the home to the CNAs came and got their share! I was so proud when my elderly nay sayer who had been talking during my presentation about how I didn't know what I was doing; said, "that was the best cake I've ever had!"
I have been invited back in two weeks!
And the social worker gave me a recipe for strawberry cake which she wants me to make!
Best of all, my auntie loved the attention and she adore the presents I bought her. As a matter of fact, she would not allow me to take her presents back to her room. Auntie kept her gift bag on her lap and next to her all morning. I had bought her a pretty vintage dresser -- comb brush & mirror set, a powder jar, two pretty photo frames for her many family photos, and her favorite hair care products.
I had a fantastic day, and so did auntie!
Maybe it was because of the rum I put in the orange cake glaze?
This morning I went to my aunt's nursing home for her birthday and Dr. Spice [my chrome KA model G mixer] went with me.
The staff had bought all of the ingredients and so I and Dr. Spice made cakes galore. There was two big pineapple upside down cakes, two of my famous orange cakes, and 6 medium sized orange bundt cakes.
During my "presentation", I discussed the history of Kitchenaid mixers, Dr. Spice's age and capabilities, and what we were going to do. The nursing home social worker doubted that I knew much about vintage mixers, so she went online and saw "the History thread". Now she is printing it out and telling everybody that today's baker is "an expert" on vintage mixers!
A good number of the elderly residents [friends of my auntie] attended my "presentation" and enjoyed the cake. All of the staff from the head of the home to the CNAs came and got their share! I was so proud when my elderly nay sayer who had been talking during my presentation about how I didn't know what I was doing; said, "that was the best cake I've ever had!"
I have been invited back in two weeks!
Best of all, my auntie loved the attention and she adore the presents I bought her. As a matter of fact, she would not allow me to take her presents back to her room. Auntie kept her gift bag on her lap and next to her all morning. I had bought her a pretty vintage dresser -- comb brush & mirror set, a powder jar, two pretty photo frames for her many family photos, and her favorite hair care products.
I had a fantastic day, and so did auntie!
Maybe it was because of the rum I put in the orange cake glaze?