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It's amazing how greatly my mood can be improved by finding one small, pale yellow freesia growing in a patch of weeds near the letterbox. So, thank you tiny thing, for braving the spring rain and wind.

Keira was given a sourdough 'bug' to make Herman the German Friendship Cake. Have you made one of these before? It's kind of like a chain letter, in the form of cake batter. Taking care of the mixture and following the 10-day recipe almost became an obsession for K and I, until finally baking it on the weekend with spices and apple. It was very nice. And now she's since been given two more portions from different friends. It's the never ending cake!

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11 responses to “a pet cake”

  1. Emily Avatar

    I know what you mean about finding a little spring flower pushing its way to the surface…so cheering 🙂

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  2. asparagus pea Avatar

    I have a sourdough starter called Iestyn (because he’s got Yeast In). He’s been cryogenically stored in the freezer for the duration of our kitchen reno – looking forward to waking him up again soon.

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  3. Gemma Avatar

    Oooh I was given a Herman to make… but he exploded before I got the chance!! Now that was a messy day.

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  4. Karina Avatar
    Karina

    it is going all over NZ, how lovely. we have baked a Herman cake here in Rotorua two weeks ago!!!!

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  5. anissa ljanta Avatar

    I have a single freesia in a vintage bottle in front of me right now! I love them. One of my favourite flowers and a sure sign of spring on it’s way. x

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  6. Dee Bryant Avatar

    My girl got one of those too . . I killed it . . . your’s looks yum. Freesia are the most beautiful.

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  7. louana Avatar

    I’ve only just heard about the cake at preschool, I was offered a piece, but it sounded like a big commitment!
    I love freesia’s so much, yours is beautiful!

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  8. Clare Avatar

    I had a Herman in the UK – my favourite was Herman pancakes – delicious!

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  9. Denise | Chez Danisse Avatar

    I am so smitten with your first paragraph, and I am intrigued by this 10 day cake recipe.

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  10. Delwyn Avatar
    Delwyn

    I was just given a “Herman” last weekend, my boys and I have taken great pleasure in feeding and stirring him and are counting down the days until Wednesday when we can bake him! Thanks for sharing, and so glad that K was so excited, I think the friendship cake is a great gift.

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  11. Celine Avatar

    i have done it in the past and was surprised how delicious it turned out!

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