picnic cake
Our local newspaper used to have a "recipe exchange" feature (this was before you could just google a recipe) where readers would ask other readers for recipes they could not find. I found the recipe for Toll House Bundt Cake that way (I still have the newspaper clipping). I made the cake for some family event and found out my mom was one of the ladies that submitted the recipe to the newspaper...her name was right there and I never saw it. She has a copy of the Toll House Heritage Cookbook and I was happy to find my own copy at the thrift store a couple of months ago. The bundt cake is very good and very easy...and travels well...perfect for a summer picnic.
Since it was kind of "picnic-y", I placed the cake a vintage picnic tablecloth that I bought a few years ago. The tablecloth is a big sheet that family members signed with names, dates, and some great drawings...everything was then embroidered. The date, 1947, is embroidered in the middle. I bought the tablecloth for $2 at a neighborhood garage sale and use it all the time...it's a major conversation piece and I discover something new on it every time.
I'm taking a small blog break this weekend but will be back next week with my 100th post...a giveaway and (hopefully) a fun new apron project. Have a happy 4th!
Oh, wow, a Tollhouse bundt cake! That looks too good.
I love that tablecloth! What a great piece of history. Can't you just imagine that family sitting around, having fun as they jotted things down?
Have a Happy Fourth of July!
Posted by:mom2fur | July 04, 2007 at 04:52 PM
Thank you so much for that recipe. My mom used to make toll house pie but I've never heard of the cake. I'm gonna make it soon. I love your tablecloth. It's so sad to me that someone let that go. Have a great break!
Posted by:Jen | July 04, 2007 at 05:43 PM
Happy Fourth to you, too! And congrats on your upcoming 100th post!
Posted by:amanda bel | July 04, 2007 at 11:30 PM
I am so glad I found your blog. Its great! Laurie
Posted by:Charmingdesigns | July 05, 2007 at 10:36 PM
Thanks for sharing the recipe. I love these old timeless recipes. They seem to become new again after time. How could you go wrong with toll house?
Jill 00
Posted by:Jill | July 06, 2007 at 09:38 AM
ooohhh...it looks delicious!
How funny that your mom sent in the recipe. :)
Cute tablecloth, too. I love the ones with history.
Kimberly :)
Posted by:Niesz Vintage Home | July 06, 2007 at 08:55 PM
Sometimes less is best..I think thats what always appeals to me the most about vintage finds!! It goes without saying that you can never go wrong with Tollhouse...google they're choc. chip cookie recipe - fabulous! Love the tablecloth idea! Gotta love blogland!
Posted by:tamy | July 06, 2007 at 10:00 PM
Thanks for the recipie! Can't wait to whip that delight up! Good thing I have a bundt pan :) That tablecloth is 2 die 4! XXOO, Beth
Posted by:Elizabeth Holcombe | July 08, 2007 at 08:18 PM
Ohhhh yummy. This looks heavely!
Tiffany
Posted by:Tiffany Roberts | July 08, 2007 at 10:30 PM
your blog is wonderful! love the old fashioned bundt cake!
julie :)
Posted by:farmerjulie | July 10, 2007 at 10:28 AM