Monday, 4 January 2021

T sTands for more This and That

Hi Everybody!

Hope your weekend was good!

This evening we begin our Tuesday link party at Elizabeth's blog, 'T sTands for T Day, where we show something drink related. And here a warm welcome to all of the lovely ladies of the T Gang who visit here! 

My first pic is this lovely, vintage cola advert:


And here cherry cake and coffee in a cafe back in the good old, pre-covid days:


And I thought I would share this tutorial with you,
'How to eat a chocolate muffin'

Bake and glaze:


Place on plate:


Remove paper:


Add some whipped cream:


eat:


Enjoy:


All gone:


These photos are from this day last year - the weather was better!









Have a great day, take  care,
and thanks a lot for coming by!

59 comments:

  1. That chocolate muffin looks tasty, so pleased you enjoyed it :)
    Fabulous selection of photographs.

    Wishing you a good week ahead.

    All the best Jan

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  2. Haha thanks for the instructions, and our drinks look good too. I remember you had an early spring last year, fingers crossed!

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    1. Thanks. We had a very early spring, so I'm hopeful!

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  3. Thanks for that instruction, I don't think I would know how to do that. LOL hee hee hee. I am writing this on Sunday night here in the US. I will have to check to see how much time is between us. Have a great day.

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  4. Yum! I miss the days of sitting in the coffee shops with friends - now it's zoom and coffee at home or drive through! Beautiful and colorful inspiration piece for the T Ladies!

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  5. Your post had me smiling.
    Love those old advertisements, your cupcake tutorial too fun and I loved all the photos too Happy T and new week hugs

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    1. Thanks Kathy, happy T Day and a good week to you, too.

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  6. How I long for those pre-Covid days! *sigh*

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  7. Hi Val, good morning! Fun tutorial! I think I'm a natural talent, the kids, too! Have a great week, stay safe! Hugs, Sarah

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  8. LOL, I once did How to Eat a Cadbury's Crème Egg! You are so funny.
    btw, been meaning to ask, what, please, is the translation of bastelmania?
    Hugs, Deb

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    1. Basteln is German for crafting! I wish you hadnt reminded me of those cream eggs, They are addictive!

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  9. I remember once reading that if the entire economy of the world collapsed, the one company that would be able to secure refinancing based on its logo alone would be Coca Cola. I suspect that today that might have been replaced by an Internet giant, but that Cocal Cola logo is still ubiquitous throughout the world. I have a friend who drinks it like water! As for me - never! Thanks for the great shot of the Black-headed Gulls in winter plumage lining up alongside the river. How beautiful they look, Valerie. Yesterday we had more snow and I cleared off the driveway and sidewalk again. That's every day since the day after Christmas if I am not mistaken - maybe one day's break. Then Miriam and I went for a drive in the country and saw a Short-eared Owl. How sweet is that? Especially since we had seen beautiful make and female Snowy Owls the day before. And here I am now communicating with a wise old owl in Germany! It's all a bit of a hoot! If you eat too many of those chocolate muffins you will have to get out your shovel! Take care until we meet again tomorrow. Huggs and kisses, David

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    1. Hi David, good afternoon! Just got up after my afternoon nap. I like cola, but more in summer than winter and it can't hold a candle to coffee! The gulls are indeed beautiful, and I love watching them fly. I saw lots of gulls and cross on my walk, and in the gardens here there are robins, blackbirds and sparrows. And a cat, probably feral. How nice to see the owl, you were lucky. Sorry you need to shovel so much snow, there's none here just now, but it was very icy at the weekend. Hoot, hoot! Yesterday afternoon we baked waffles, but they soon disappeared! Have a great day, hugs to you and Miriam!

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    2. That should be gulls and crows!

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  10. Oh, that cherry cake is making my mouth water. The Chocolate muffins, too. I'll have to enjoy your blue sky pics as today is cloudy with a little snow. The seagulls always look like they are waiting for the ferry. Take care and have a good day

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    1. The seagulls love the ferry and the shops and seem to find rich pickings. Cherry cake is always good.Stay safe!

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  11. Beautiful photos. Here’s to better days ahead.

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    1. Thanks Nan, better days will come for sure! Stay safe!

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  12. Love the cola ad and all the wonderful "ïnstructions!" The cake looks yummy!

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    1. Thanks Jeanie, you know I was a teacher! Stay Safe!

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  13. Again the wonderful and gorgeous photos!!!
    You are amazingly talented!
    Now that I have studied your tutorial on how to eat a chocolate muffin I think that I should run out and get half a dozen and practice until I get it perfect!

    Hugs ☕🍪

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    1. Perfect! You are a model Student. Keep practising!

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  14. omom dear what a delicious menu you had :D

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  15. Today a very delicious blog! But I was so sick all day because I ate fish yesterday! 🤢
    Beautiful photos!
    Thank you for visiting! Hugs!

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    1. I am so sorry you were sick and hope you feel better. Hugs!

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  16. That is a pretty girl in the ad. I like your desserts and cafe, too. Lol. Blessings!

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  17. I like that cola advert and the cherry cheesecake looks delicious.

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  18. Now I know how to eat a chocolate muffin. The problem: I don't have a chocolate muffin to eat. What to do? Can't go shopping for a chocolate muffin, too risky. Can't go to a cafe: too cold to eat outdoors, not allowed to eat indoors. What to do?

    Be safe and well, and have a better year in 2021.

    best... mae at maefood.blogspot.com

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    1. Hmm, perhaps I should have posted the recipe first! Have a happy T Day, stay safe!

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  19. A fabulous post full of calories, adventure and wonderful goods. xxx

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  20. Mmmm, I need more practice with the chocolate muffin eating! Take care, Sue xx

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  21. Your vintage Coke sign is amazing. It is SO iconic. It as absolutely perfect for T, too.

    You made me really hungry with the cherry cake. I would love to be able to go out again. I'm sure most of us are.

    I may need more help eating a chocolate muffin. I know practice makes perfect, so if I ever find a chocolate muffin, I'll practice eating it. I have lots of whipping cream, I just have to whip it (grin). Right now, it's just heavy cream.

    Lots of great photos from last year. Thanks for sharing them, your cherry cake, your tutorial on chocolate cake, and your coca cola sign for T this Tuesday, dear.

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    1. Yes, keep practising! I Long to go out for a Coffee again. Happy T Day!

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  22. I like that hat! and I used to have a set of those coke glasses. Fun image :) The cherry cake and coffee look delicious. Your chocolate cake tutorial is one even I could follow ;) Happy T Tuesday!

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    1. Thanks, glad you could benefit from the tutorial! Happy T Day!

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  23. Lol - I enjoyed your tutorial on how to eat a muffin. I'm very glad you included the best part - the whipped cream! Maybe you'll have an early spring again this year. One can always hope.

    Wishing you the best in 2021 and a Happy T-day today! Hugs, Eileen

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  24. Haha! Love that tutorial on how to eat the chocolate muffin. And that cherry cake speaks to me. Cherries on top of any dessert has me drooling. Beautiful photos from the past. Has us all longing for warmer weather.
    Happy Tea Day,
    Kate

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    1. Cherry cake is Always Special. Glad you enjoyed the tutorial! Stay safe!

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  25. Yummy tutorial! The cherry pie looks very good too ~ Blessings on your week!

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  26. Thanks so much, have a great week, stay safe!

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  27. Loving the vintage sign, we had the coca cola truck go password our house over Christmas, do you remember the advert ...holidays are comin' 😀. The cheesecake looks so yummy and I'd happily join you for a chocolate muffin - yum! Happy T Day and wishing you all the best for the New Year! Hugs, Jo x

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    1. How nice to See the Coca Cola truck, I remember the ads. Happy T Day!

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  28. You made me hungry with today's T post Valerie. I am waiting for the hubby to get home for dinner. I love the tutorial how to each a chocolate cupcake. And the cherry cake looks delicious. I hope it was a great T day. And happy Wednesday. Hugs-Erika

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  29. Oh my, envious of those yummy foods, and the sunshiny photos you shared! Happy New Year!

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  30. How I love those old adverts, especially if they are on tin. Mind you they are so expensive, I sometimes see them on an auction programme and marvel at the price they bring. Your picture reminded me of America and brought to mind the dreadful riots of yesterday - I cannot believe what is going on over there.
    Thank you for the lovely photographs too and the muffin one was a treat certainly.
    Hugs, Neet xx

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  31. I loved the 'how to eat a muffin' instructions! I too am longing to go out for a coffee! I consider myself a patient sort but these days I sometimes find myself becoming more frustrated just waiting!!!! Aaah! Last year when we were making plans, it looks beautiful!,Hugs, Chrisx

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  32. Love vintage posters, especially the ones on tin. Your lady looks wonderful, so bright and cheery with her drinks. Mind you I quite like the food you are eating with your drink.
    I so enjoyed 'how to eat a muffin' but the trouble is I started a diet this last week and now I am longing for a chocolate muffin, not bothered about the cream but definitely the icing on top.
    Hugs, Neet xx

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