CAKETOWN!

So the cake was a large success. It came out light and moist, like a good cake should. The ladies liked it to be sure, though with 3 thick layers, much of it was left behind. As Scrambler pointed out, the strawberries seem a bit watery in the picture. That's because I had to use frozen strawberries, with it being February in Oregon and all. the liquid is much more viscous that it looks, though. Thanks full the ganache proved a decent protector for the cake, with the bottom layer soaking up just enough sweetened balsamic to be pleasing, but not crazy.

I'm looking forward to sampling the deliciousness that comes out of Scrambler's casks.

I just picked up my first issue of Gastonomica at the local book store.

It's an industry magazine that publishes a wide range of articles that affect the way food goes from farm to restaurant and supermarket. Pretty insightful and cool, to be sure.