An Interesting Approach . . .

I was listening to a food show on the radio today called The Fork Report. The host said that you can bake boxed cake mixes using only 12 ounces of soda instead of the oil and eggs! According to the tasters he had at hand, the cakes were moist and very good. I like a short cut and the idea intrigues me. The host of the show said he made a lemon cake mix using orange soda. He also made a chocolate cake mix using Dr. Pepper. My son and I were mulling over the possibilities and he immediately hit on a favorite soda and thought vanilla cake mix with cream soda. I don't use artificial sweetners of any kind but the host did say that diet sodas will work just as well. Now I have to be doubly vigilant in watching for cake mix sales. I usually keep a couple on hand for emergencies but the prices haven't been in line with my budget lately.

A funny take but still a sad commentary . . .

The Secret Service issued new rules of conduct for agents Friday. They can
no longer get drunk, procure hookers or go to strip bars. The rules say that
from now on, if agents feel compelled to engage in such behavior, they can
run for public office like everyone else..