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We had our BBQ yesterday because some of our family has to work today and some had to work yesterday but we did manage to have dinner together.

Bill made Ribs and Hamburgers we all ate the ribs even Julie.

Today he is making Smoked Polish, Hamburgers and Hot Dogs to have today and  during the week.

Someone is always coming by.

I made Spaghetti Salad we loved it, and Potato Salad. YUMMY

 Cindy brought Hummus and Pita Chips

 I have never had it be for and to my surprise it was GOOD.,

Brittney made fruit salad it was a big hit, Bill finished it off last night.

That's Liz with the fruit salad.

Megan made a Butter Cake and it was so delicious we all loved it.

 I'll get the recipe from her and post it (so good).

Julie decorated with sprinkles.

She loves sprinkles.

Kentucky Butter Cake

Original Recipe Yield 1 - 10 inch Bundt cake

Ingredients

3 cups unbleached all-purpose flour

2 cups white sugar

1 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon baking powder

1/2 teaspoon baking soda

1 cup buttermilk

1 cup butter

2 teaspoons vanilla extract

4 eggs

3/4 cup white sugar

1/3 cup butter

3 tablespoons water

2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Directions

1.Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease and flour a 10 inch Bundt pan.

2.In a large bowl, mix the flour, 2 cups sugar, salt, baking powder and baking soda. Blend in buttermilk, 1 cup of butter, 2 teaspoons of vanilla and 4 eggs. Beat for 3 minutes at medium speed. Pour batter into prepared pan.

3.Bake in preheated oven for 60 minutes, or until a wooden toothpick inserted into center of cake comes out clean. Prick holes in the still warm cake. Slowly pour sauce over cake. Let cake cool before removing from pan.

4.To Make Butter Sauce: In a saucepan combine the remaining 3/4 cups sugar, 1/3 cup butter, 2 teaspoons vanilla, and the water. Cook over medium heat, until fully melted and combined, but do not boil.

Butter Cream Frosting

Original Recipe Yield 2 - 1/2 cups

Ingredients

1/2 cup butter, softened

1/8 teaspoon salt

4 cups confectioners' sugar

2 egg yolk, beaten

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

2 tablespoons milk

Directions

1.Cream butter until soft. Add salt and part of sugar gradually, blending after each addition. Then add egg yolks and vanilla; blend well. Add remaining sugar, alternately with milk, until of right consistency to spread, beating after each addition until smooth. Makes 2 1/2 cups or enough frosting to cover tops and sides of two 8 or 9 inch layers.

2.Note: If desired, 1 whole egg may be substituted for the 2 egg yolks to make 2 3/4 cups frosting.

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Hugs From Me

Diane Louise