Tick Tally

June 28, 2008

Tick Tally = 6

I had been back in the bush (from a lovely  and relaxing long-weekend away in Johannesburg) for all of 6 hours before one of them latched itself fimly onto my leg… why me?

Tick Tally

June 7, 2008

Claire’s Tick Tally = 5

I can’t believe I’ve removed 5 (5!) ticks alraedy this season! My last little friend hitched a ride after I spent a while trudging through the african wilderness flushing wild dogs from their resting spot in dense bush…

Eww. That seems the only appropriate thing to say.

And for want of a photo of my own very tick, here’s a photo I got from google… just to illustrate…

Eww. Again.

Desipte my horrible and disasterous last baking attempt, I was inspired (or, more accurately, threatened with grievous bodily harm) to bake again.

With the fear of a riot or buring at the stake looming large, the pressure was on!

I did, though, manage to produce a beautiful moist but light chocolate cake, and I have now discovered that it can be used to hold ransom and demand favours from all those who threaten violence if a cake is not produced in a timely fashion. What favours I shall call in this season, no one knows, but at least I’m storing some cards up my sleeve for the future!

Oh, and yes, it was my original tried & true recipe, which was not altered in any way, shape or form… and that’s the only way it’s meant to be!