It's Friday!

Woo-hoo.

After a trying week at work (we had a lot of people out sick and I had to do more work...poor me), it's almost over.

Once a month, we have a birthday lunch on Friday. Most people in the other departments bring a dish or two, but my dept gets criticized for never cooking, just eating. Last night, I made my famous Carmel pie to take for today. That should shut them up for awhile.

Speaking of food, I have a great pineapple cake recipe. I haven't made it myself yet, but have tasted it...and it rocks!

2 cups all purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda (sift)
2 large eggs beaten
2 cups sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla flavoring
1 cup chopped pecans
1-20oz can crushed pineapple in heavy syrup (do not drain)

Mix well by hand
Bake in a 9X13 inch pan ungreased for 35 minutes at 350 degrees

While cake bakes, mix frosting and put on cake 10 minutes after it comes out of the oven.

Cream Cheese Frosting
1 stick margarine softened
1 8oz cream cheese
1 3/4 cup sifted powdered sugar
1 tsp vanilla
1 cup chopped pecans
Beat with mixer and then enjoy!

I'm off to the Big City again after work...J has a meeting in the morning...I'm meeting some friends at the gym and for coffee...then J and I are going to a wine and cheese party to watch some balloon race off a penthouse balcony. Fancy right?

Here's to a great weekend
"W"