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#1 Tattoos A More Serious Concern Than Abortion09-12-2013, 05:31 PM
Tattoos A More Serious Concern Than Abortion
By Wesley J. Smith
September 12, 2013 11:10 AM
Washington DC is apparently considering requiring a 24 hour waiting period before obtaining a tattoo. From the FNN story:
The days of waking up with a hangover and a mysterious tattoo may be numbered in Washington D.C., thanks to a new regulation being proposed by the citys Department of Health. The citys Department of Health proposed 65 pages of regulations for tattoo parlors on Friday. One states that a tattoo artist cannot apply a tattoo until at least 24 hours after a customer requests it. The language for body piercings is similar.
Yet, it is considered by many pro choicers the height of tyranny to require an equivalent wait for an abortion. Which is the more serious procedure? Apparently, tattooing.
Children will also be protected from tattooing:
The regulations would also prohibit the tattooing of anyone under the age of 18.
That wouldnt even permit tattooing with parental consent
Yet in many states, the opposite is true. Indeed, in California where I live, parents dont have to consent for a child to obtain an abortion. Worse, they dont even have to be told.
Talk about illustrating how topsy-turvy our cultural values have become!
Pro-choicers, please feel free to explain why tattoos are going to be more strictly regulated than abortions in Washington DC?--Odysseus
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09-13-2013, 09:31 AMIn neither case is it appropriate. Adults can make their own decisions even if we don't happen to approve of them.
Abortion is very sad, but I don't stand in the way of someone who makes that decision for herself. Tattoos are ugly, but I would not try to prevent someone from getting one."Today, [the American voter] chooses his rulers as he buys bootleg whiskey, never knowing precisely what he is getting, only certain that it is not what it pretends to be." - H.L. Mencken
Even minors?
In Washington, DC, it's legal to for a minor to get an abortion without parental notification, much less consent (https://www.msu.edu/user/schwenkl/abtrbng/stablw.htm):
Twenty-seven states have laws that prevent a minor from obtaining an abortion without parental consent or notice (AL, AR, DE, GA, ID, IN, KS, KY, LA, MD, MA, MI, MN, MS, MO, NE, NC, ND, OH, PA, RI, SC, TN, UT, WV, WI, WY). Nine more states have parental consent or notice laws on the books that are not enforced (AK, AZ, CA, CO, IL, MT, NV, NM, SD). Of the 27 laws enforced, 24 contain a judicial by-pass provision (AL, AR, DE, GA, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MI, MN, MS, MO, NE, NC, ND, OH, PA, RI, SC, TN, WV, WI, WY). Two states provide a physician waiver of the notice requirement (MD, WV). Two states require counselors to discuss of the possibility of parental involvement (CT, ME).
Note the absence of DC on the list.
The Alan Guttmacher Institute's breakdown of abortion restrictions by state shows that DC has almost no restrictions on abortion. Of the following laws, only one affects DC residents:
- Must be performed by a licensed physician
- Must be performed in a hospital under specific conditions (viability, for example)
- Second physician must participate under specific conditions (viability, for example)
- Prohibited except in cases of life or health endangerment
- "Partial birth" abortion banned
- Public funding of abortion private insurance coverage limited
- Funds all or most medically necessary abortions
- Funds limited to life endangerment, rape and incest
- Private insurance coverage limited
So, what you have is an incredibly permissive environment on abortion, but a restrictive environment on tattoos, not to mention guns (DC's ban was overturned by the courts but the City Council has yet to draft new legislation), cigarettes or alcohol. In NYC under Bloomberg, it would have been harder to buy a 64 ounce Coke or a pack of cigarettes than it would have been to get an abortion if the courts hadn't thrown out his soda ban.
These priorities don't strike you as a bit skewed?--Odysseus
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09-13-2013, 11:24 AMI do believe in parental notification in the case of a minor (for anything that could be life changing - abortions, or piercings, or tattoos). Those who say that abortion should be left to the states have to realize that some are going to be much more permissive than others.
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09-13-2013, 12:06 PMYou can cover a tattoo with a shirt or make-up. You can have a tattoo removed.
Understood. The biggest issue with Roe V. Wade is not that it legalized abortion, but that it created the precedent that the court could create whole new sets of law. The court's reasoning, which was derived from "penumbras of emanations" of rights (rather than the actual text of the Constitution), created a series of rules that the states had to comply with in order to regulate something which had previously been within their authority. Since then, almost every controversial state issue has been kicked up to the federal courts for review, to include amendments to state constitutions. The consequence of this is that we no longer govern ourselves, but are dictated to by the courts. One recent example of this was when the courts upheld Obamacare as a tax, rather than as a regulation of interstate commerce, despite the fact that revenue bills must originate in the House of Representatives, which Obamacare most certainly did not. Another is the Supreme Court rewriting the Constitution of the State of California to overturn Prop 8.
Yes, I agree, but under the proposed legislation, a minor in DC will not be able to get a tattoo, with or without parental consent, and an adult will have a waiting period of 24 hours between ordering the tattoo and its execution, which means that under the proposed law, tattoos will be more regulated than abortions. Given that you can't cover a pregnancy with a shirt or or make-up and you can't put a fetus back into the womb, you tell me which procedure has more far-reaching effects.--Odysseus
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This is info about sunburn, hiking, diet at higher altitudes for De Anza Outdoor Club trips. It includes why your tent mate might seem to stop breathing.
All air has 21% oxygen. At higher altitudes the barometric pressure is lower, so the effective oxygen is less.At sea level the pressure is 160 mm hg and we have all the use of the 21% of oxygen.
At 5,000 feet the pressure is 130 mm hg and we have the effective use of 17% oxygen. You will need to breath deeper.
At 10,000 feet the pressure is 110 mm hg and we have all the effective use of 14% oxygen, only two-thirds that of sea level. Besides needing to breath deeper, you may feel lightheaded or dizzy, very tired or get a headache.
Being in good physical shape unfortunately is not protective against high-altitude illnesses.
When we camp at Tuolumne Meadows, for example, we are staying at 8,600 plus feet elevation. Our hikes to the top of Mount Hoffman go to 10,850′. Below, Mount Hoffman as seen from Glacier Point:
You will probably feel out of breath at first and may even get a headache and lose appetite.
A mild headache is normal. If the headache is worse in the morning after a night's sleep you have trouble.
Shortness of breath when exerting yourself is normal. If it progresses to shortness of breath when resting, you have trouble.
Avoid eating high fat, high protein near bedtime at least the first night, stick with high carbo evening snacks. You may lose your appetite, but you should eat. Sweet drinks are an ideal carbo supplement and water refill for people without an appetite.
Take it easy the first day.
Drinking lots of water helps.
Taking any kind of sleeping pills, which decrease respiratory rates, can make it worse.(This can include some kinds of allergy medications.) Alcohol or other depressants make it worse.
True acute mountain sickness is rare at Tuolumne Meadows or other 8,000 ish altitudes.
From the National Park service, incidence of high altitude sickness in various groups:
skiers who reached a maximum altitude of 11,500 feet, but who slept at 7,000 feet, 15-20% had Acute Mountain Sickness (AMS), who slept at 8,500 feet, 25% had AMS, at 10,000 feet 25-40% had AMS. Less than 1% had HAPE or HACE.
Mount Rainier climbers who took 1-2 days (they flew in, then climbed) to get to the peak, and who reached a maximum altitude of 14,405 feet but slept at 10,000 feet: 67% had AMS and less than 1% had HACE or HAPE.
Mt. Everest trekkers who flew in, slept at 10,000 to 17,000 feet and went to a maximum altitude of 18,000 feet: 47% had AMS and 1.6% had HAPE or HACE 1.6%. Those who took 10-13 days walking (same altitudes slept at and reached) 23% had AMS, 5% HAPE or HACE.
From the Yosemite Daily Report of July 1, 2004
According to the American Academy of Dermatology, sunburns develop more quickly at high altitudes. A study compared the sun's ultraviolet energy in three locations; Vail, Colorado; New York City; and Orlando, Florida. UVB rays were most powerful in Vail, the highest of the three locations. For each 1,000 feet of elevation, the intensity of ultraviolet light increases by 8 to 10 percent. In Vail, the potential to cause sunburn was less than half the time as in Orlando, even though Orlando is much closer to the equator.
Follow these tips to protect you from the suns damaging rays:
Use a broad-spectrum sunscreen with an SPF of at least 15 on all exposed
skin, including the lips, even on cloudy days.
Apply sunscreens at least 30 minutes before going outside.
If exposed to water, either through swimming or sweating, a
water-resistant sunscreen should be used.
Reapply sunscreen frequently – every 1 1/2 hours, more often if sunny or
heavily perspiring.
Wear a broad-brimmed hat and sunglasses.
Seek shade whenever possible.
Wear protective, tightly-woven clothing.
Plan outdoor activities early or late in the day to avoid peak sunlight
hours between 10 am and 4 pm" (Glenn Dean)
The De Anza Faculty advisor to the Outdoor Club is much more anal about sun protection and would advise that 15 SPF is not enough. Be sure to apply sunscreen to the underside of your chin, underside of and just up into your
nose to protect from sun reflected off water or granite.
Some brands of sunscreen can be applied right before going into the water, but read the directions. Some will wash off and make an oil slick if you put them on less than twenty minutes before swimming.
In Medicine for Mountaineering, we find a discussion of sleep periodic breathing at high altitude.
"Is almost universal at altitudes above 13,200 feet and may occur at lower altitudes (above 6,600 feet). The typical pattern begins with a few shallow breaths, increases in depth to very deep, sighing respirations, then falls off rapidly. Respirations can cease for five seconds or more before shallow breaths resume and the pattern is repeated. An observer may fear that the person is not breathing at all.
"During the period when breathing has stopped, the person often becomes restless and sometimes awakens with a sense of suffocation…it is so common at high altitude that it should not be considered abnormal...however it may be a sign of a serious disorder if it occurs for the first time during an illness or after an injury, particularly a head injury."
Any hike to the top of peaks and domes must start early so we can get to the top and back down before expected afternoon lightning storms start. If at any point thunder is heard or lightning seen, you should turn back from the top of any peak, even if you haven't gotten as far as you wanted. Don't get zapped! Don't use your cell phone or IPod. Read Thunderstorm and lightning safety .
a test for Acute Mountain Sickness (AMS)
One of the scoring systems to determine if the altitude is getting to you (slow down a little for awhile) or realy getting to you (you need bedrest at a lower elevation), is the Lake Louise Acute Mountain Sickness (AMS) Score. It was developed for research, but can be used to give mountaineers a warning of trouble.
The only real first aid for Acute Mountain Sickness is to descend to a lower altitude.
Are you one of those people who ignores shivering(hypothermia)until it is severe? AMS can turn into life-threatening High Altitude Pulmonary Edema (fluid is leaking into your lungs) or High Altitude Cerebral Edema (your brain is swelling) quickly.
Don't be so brave and ignore other than mild symptoms.
Take this test:
Remember that the symptoms are quite the same as those of a hangover, intoxication or the flu, so rule these out first.
Self Report Questions:
0 No headache
1 Mild headache
2 Moderate headache
3 Severe, incapacitating headache
Gastrointestinal symptoms
0 No gastrointestinal symptoms
1 Poor appetite or nausea
2 Moderate nausea or vomiting
3 Severe, incapacitating N & V
Fatigue and/or weakness
0 Not tired or weak
1 Mild fatigue/ weakness
2 Moderate fatigue/weakness
3 Severe fatigue/ weakness, incapacitating
Dizziness / lightheadedness
0 Not dizzy
1 Mild dizzy
2 Moderate dizziness
3 Severe dizziness, incapacitating
Difficulty sleeping
0 Slept as well as usual
1 Did not sleep as well as usual
2 Woke many times, poor night's sleep
3 Could not sleep at all
What your score means:
If you recently went up in altitude from where you are used to (example, most Outdoor Club people live at around 400 feet altitude, but when we go to the Sierras or the Tetons we often travel starting at 8,000 feet altitude).
and if you have a headache
and at least one other symptom from the five groups above
and a total score of at least 3
(although some researchers say a score of 4 minimum), then you have AMS and you need to slow down.
Hikers, backpackers, climbers and other high country travelers usually use the five question test above.
These below are used more by researchers, but are of interest as well.
As you can tell by the symptoms, scores of 2s, 3s and 4s are big trouble that needs attention immediately.
Clinical Assessment:
Change in mental status
0 No change in mental status
1 Lethargy (sluggish) /lassitude (weariness of mind)
2 disoriented/confused
3 Stupor (mental apathy) / semi conscious
Ataxia (Loss of coordination of muscles, as judged by ability to walk heel-to-toe with eyes open. If you have any reason to doubt someone's ability to do this, have two people stand on either side of them as they try).
0 No ataxia
1 Maneuvers to maintain balance
2 Steps off line
3 Falls down
4 Can't stand
Peripheral edema (such as swelling of hands or feet)
0 No peripheral edema
1 Peripheral edema in one location
2 Peripheral edema in two or more locations
In an article in the San Francisco Chronicle in 2003, Study changes attitude about altitude
"High altitude pulmonary edema (HAPE) is a serious, scary disease — and one that doctors generally believed wasn't much of a problem for healthy people traveling to elevations below about 9,000 feet.
But a new study published last month in Chest, a journal devoted to cardiopulmonary and critical care, found the condition — marked by fluid in the lungs and fatal if left untreated — occurring as low as 5,000 feet above sea level. That's lower than Lake Tahoe, with an elevation of 6,229 feet. The findings suggest that what may have been diagnosed as pneumonia among skiers, snowboarders and other alpine visitors could actually be HAPE."
Read the whole article at:
Want to read even more?
Travel At High Altitude http://www.medex.org.uk//medex_book/about_book.php
"Symptoms of dehydration and malnutrition can mimic symptoms of Acute Mountain Sickness"
see also:
Thunderstorm and lightning safety includes the answer to the question: Why can't you swim during a lightning storm? A strike on a lake doesn't kill all the fish in the lake.
Hiking Advice has hot weather hiking advice, hiking logistics and the answer to the question: When is the best time of day to cross a mountain stream?
You can't always expect a helicopter rescue
see also: Cell phones in the wilderness which has advice on how/when to use a cell phone to contact 911 in the wilderness and a warning about interference between cell phones, iPods and avalanche beacons.
Can a person who is prescribed an epi-pen risk going into the wilderness? and some sting prevention notes are at: Anaphylaxis quick facts
backpacking advicehas these sections: Must bring for each large group (or perhaps for each couple or person), Must bring backpacking for each person, Some (crazy?) people think these are optional for backpacking, Backpacking luxuries(?), Do not bring these backpacking, To keep down on weight backpacking, Don't rush out and buy, BACKBACKING FOOD, Low-cook backpacking foods, Yosemite National Park WILDERNESS PERMITS, Leave no trace camping has these basic principles.
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- 7 Year ReviewReview by Kazu
- Purchased these boots 7 years ago. Wear them commuting 3-5 days a week and all day at work. Have done light hiking in them, touring on the bike, resoled them twice and they still get compliments. Crash tested them too. Several low speed lowsides, but most impressive was getting sideswiped by a minivan. The impact impaled the brake foot lever into my boot (missing my foot by a hair), crumpled the side of the van and shattered the window. Thanks to good gear I was able to ride away uninjured. Still wear the boots and the 1 inch hole in the leather is a daily reminder to never get complacent on the road. These are damn good boots. Only now considering replacing them as they are starting to look old but they have plenty of riding life left. Can't recommend them highly enough for daily riding. (Posted on 4/10/16)
- Aerostich Combat Lite BootsReview by John
I've ridden is Combat Lites for the past 5 years and for me, they are the best boot going. I ride mainly on the pavement and occasionally wander off on dirt and gravel roads on my R12RT and these boots hold up very well. They take a while to break in but after they do, you'll have all day comfort. The best way to break them in is to wear them everyday. When your SO tells you they are sick of looking at your feet in your Combats Lites, you're almost there. I've never had any problems with blisters.
While not being waterproof they are very water resistant. My experience has been to keep them that way, black boot polish works the best. (Posted on 11/2/15) - Great bootsReview by Alan
- I was originally reluctant to buy these boots because they have laces and my current boots have a zipper. But the speed lace system is as easy and quick as a zipper and the boots are great! Very high quality constuction, comfortable and supportive. Be aware that they require some breakin, but after only a week of heavy use, they are fantastic. (Posted on 10/29/15)
- Combat LiteReview by David
- Best boot out there for the money. (Posted on 8/21/15)
- Combat Lite bootsReview by Oosik
Well - after duck walking around the house for the last five days & greasing them a couple times - they have loosened up quite a bit. Still somewhat stiff - but I've worn them riding for a little over 500 miles also. Surprisingly even being stiff they are very comfortable on the bike. Been riding in some hot wx, for our area, and they are no hotter than any other boot.
The nice thing - I can actually feel them breaking in - walking has become much easier and shifting is slowly returning to my "normal" feel/method.
These are becoming some really fine riding boots. (Posted on 7/29/15) - BlistersReview by That Guy
- Received my Combat Lites yesterday, couldn't wait to open the box. While I haven't rode in them yet, I tried the soak/break-in routine, to get them ready for riding. Ended up with major blisters on both heels. I used a heavy wool sock and a short two mile walk at a slow pace. Checked both boots and couldn't find anything that should have caused the blisters. Still had the stock inserts, I didn't want to use the new ones in a wet boot. Maybe the stock inserts were the cause, don't know. But boots look well made and I thought fit me pretty well. Got them for riding and not walking, so guess I'll wait and see how then feel with a proper break-in. (Posted on 7/29/15)
- New bootsReview by Oosik
In my earlier review I forgot an important item. The new boots with a new paper thin insole replacing the OEM insole are a perfect fit.
My "normal" size is 10 1/2 - - 3E. I ordered size 11 for my Combat Lite boots. (Posted on 7/23/15) - New bootsReview by Oosik
Five days after I placed my order FedEx delivered the boots. I've never owned a pair of boots with such thick leather. However - I've worn them around the house for about three hours and I can already feel them loosening up. Contrary to most folks I took the insole out and replaced it with a paper thin insole. I've got a real case of what I call "Norwegian fat foot". Very wide and super thick - kind of looks like a duck. The boots look very nice and have very nice workmanship. I can see what folks say about the laces tangling in the velcro. Just have to remember to tuck them in on the side. Just a note on the fit - my normal size is 10 1/2 - - 3E and these boots with the thin insole are a PERFECT fit.
I'm extremely pleased with my new boots.
Again - Thank You Aerostich for a great product. (Posted on 7/23/15) - Boot-tifulReview by Mike
This is a review after six weeks, so I'll touch on fit, break-in and initial quality and leave longevity for another time.
The initial fit was spot on per my usual boot sizing and I'm fortunate to not need insoles. I'm of shorter stature (5'7"), with cycling calves, and the height of the Combat Lite comfortably sites and mid calf for me. The quality of the leather, sole and overall construction is fantastic.
As many, many other have stated (including Mr. Subjective, himself), they are very stiff out of the box. I used both Shea Butter and Aqua Seal to soften and improve water resistance, respectively. After application of those substances (not at the same time), I'd walk around for a bit, do some knee bends, and a variety of other funny walks that were apparently of endless amusement to my significant other. Fortunately, the boots began to break-in well before my pride. After needing to be extremely deliberate while shifting during the first couple of rides, it only took a week or so of commuting before they had enough dexterity for my shifting method to return to normal attentiveness.
While the boots continue to break-in with every ride, the initial period passed must quicker than I anticipated and have been one of my favorite motorcycle related purchases of all time. The are amazingly comfortable, the speed lacing concept and single buckle work like a charm and they look phenomenal with all bottom wear, from kilts (just guessing), to bermuda shorts and any and all Aerostich pants.
The only area of improvement I'd like to see, would be the inclusion of the upgraded laces. Previous reviews mentioning the propensity of the laces to catch on anything that remotely resembles velcro are spot on. They're easy enough to replace, but with every other facet of the Combat Lites screaming quality and attention to detail, it does seem out of place.
These boots offer all day comfort, and I am very much looking forward to wearing them for many years to come.
(Posted on 7/18/15) - Great boots, but...Review by Milt
- I've had mine for about 18 months and have worn them mostly off-road. They are great while riding on or off-road: great protection, great comfort, great quality. But, why would the maker put a sewn seam up the center of the heel cup? The first time I walked around for an hour, my heel developed a deep blister that's still a tender spot. I tried moleskin pads, athletic tape, and a large bandage, but nothing can cover up the ridge that makes walking torturous. I love the boots for riding, but have to take them off when off the bike. (Posted on 7/15/15)
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The brief CBT History...
These were the first general purpose riding boot of this style in the world. Their origination story is simple: We wanted a basic old-fashioned heavy-duty rider's boot that provided support like an MX boot, was fast and easy to get in and out of,and held onto one's foot well -- but without all the added-on MX boot armor. More supportive than the classic 'engineer' style boot, and much heavier-duty than the typical zippered race, street or touring boot. A de-contented MX boot.
In hindsight it's hard to believe that twenty five years ago there wasn't anything else like this available. The CBT boot was the original. A new type of hybrid existing halfway between a street boot and an off road boot. It created an entirely new product category.
After about ten years we'd sold a good number of them and (also as 'adventure' style bikes became more popular) other boot companies started to make their versions of the CBT boot. Even Sidi came out with a version. All these subsequent versions from others were more complicated or 'improved' in some way: More buckles, pleated areas, waterproof liners, etc. The others wanted to be able to say they were better than the CBT boot.
This is like the way designer jeans manufacturers sometimes say they are better than original Wrangler's, Lee, and Levi's 501's maybe. Every market works like this. There's an original...and if it's successful there are others that are similar but supposedly 'improved' in some way.
CBT Boot Design and Durability
Like many products that are the originals, Aerostich Combat Touring Boots have become a classic. They were the world's first riding boot specifically intended for hard-use sport, sport touring and adventure-riding applications. This unique design is essentially a lighter, simpler MX-style boot without the hard armor, decorative styling, and multiple buckles. The boots are manufactured exclusively for Aerostich in Romania, by Sidi, an Italian company. Sidi's own motorcycle 'adventure' boot (and all other similar boots) were developed about ten years after the CBTB's were first introduced, when the market niche for this type of boot broadened. The first CBTB's are now over twenty years old, so some are now well-worn. A few questions have come up about resoling, repairs and durability...Continue
CBT Boot Break-In:
Breaking them in? I did it last week, to have a pair to leave with a motorcycle I co-own in Arizona. This was the fourth time in twenty years I've had to break in a pair. I ride in the third pair every day. The first pair are still in use by a friend, after 20 years. They were the prototypes. The second pair are also in use. My feet got longer and this pair went to another friend. This time and the last time (#3 and #4) I soaked the boots in a sinkful of water, let them drip dry for a couple of hours, then went for a two mile walk in them. And got blisters. Then I left them for several days to air dry fully, with the tops propped open with a chopstick. The I oiled the folds and hinge lines, and let that soak in for a couple of days. Now I've worn them for about the last week on a motorcycle trip (I'm in the middle of it now...) and they are perfect. I added our fancy semi-orthotic insole and I'm set for life, probably. A pair in MN and this pair which will stay in Arizona...
Executive Summary: They need two things: 1. A two week break-in, starting with soaking overnight in water, draining for an hour, walking in them wet for a couple of miles, then slow drying for several days, propped open. Then lightly lubricating the hinge folds (or the whole boot) with a soak-in leather dressing. 2. A higher quality insole. I use the more expensive of the two we sell. The standard insole is not supportive enough for me.


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Gray suit when he is working, but more informal (and very sexy) style when he forgets that he is a businessman. Don't you love his style? He is glamorous and comfortable at the same time.
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Cavs in 3way trade talks to get #2 pick?
What Cleveland's doing doesn't surprise me much. After the Baron Davis trade, a number of NBA analysts predicted it was just the first step in Gilbert's plan to do a "rich man's rebuild". That is, agree to take on other teams' shitty contracts, so long as they give you their picks as well.
This, ladies and gentleman, is why ownership can be more important than a GM during a rebuild. Portland knows. Edit - If this happens, and Minny keeps the 4th and 8th picks without making any moves for vets, that will surprise me. I know it's Kahn, but even he's gotta realize he's got a shit load of prospects already. He could be cashing in some of his chips for a legit starting lineup. |
Meh. Just means one less team to worry about drafting Knight... Unless Minny wants another point guard...
If this happens, i predict... 1. Irving 2. Williams 3. Knight 4. Kanter 5. Walker, Vesely, Leonard, Valanciunas, Biyombo, Burks??????? I predict we end up with Walker. |
god this draft is just extremely depressing. my prediction is that our 13th pick in last years draft would have had a better rookie year than our fifth. ugh:sigh:
Wow, so jealous right now.
This year we pick Knight or Kemba and next year we pick Harrison Barnes :D |
I'd rather pick a PG next year! Austin Rivers or Myck Kabongo
Austin Rivers>>>>Anyone in this years draft class |
another team out of the way in our quest for Barnes :cookie:
Knight/Kemba DeRozan Barnes Ed Bargs????????? |
So Cleveland would get Williams and Hamilton for possibly a Enes Kanter? The wonders that the TPE can do.
BTW I found some contradicting statements.
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Thanks for posting the update, js12.
As for Aldridge's question re: "why would the Pistons have 2 give up first 2 move Rip?" Well, because Cleveland would be absorbing RIP's huge salary. The deal would save the Piston's over $35 million dollars, which might be a big deal considering how much money the team has lost the past 2 seasons. They had to drastically reduce ticket prices just to keep people coming to games. Detroit is one of the American cities that has been hit hardest by the poor economic situation since 2008. RIP might be worth something, but, with the new CBA coming, few teams want to touch a SG who is making over $12 mill per and is on the wrong side of 30. |
No matter what rookies they get, Ricky Rubio is going to win the rookie of the year award easy
1) he might not even come to the nba this season. 2) irving could very well give him a run for his money |
why cant we do shit like this?
I thought Toby is a Rubio hater. I think he was sarcastic, or maybe sarcastically referred how weak this draft is.
and this kind of a re-build would take $$$$ out of their pockets. We need a Mark Cuban kinda owner desperately. |
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Sunday, April 6, 2008
A Cake, A Wingspan, & Seven Blankets
Fine, I give up - for now. The clock is ticking, I already promised to post this recipe before the weekend timed out - and I really don't want to let anyone down, in case there is an actual reader out there. This darling fluffette of a cake was going to act as the foyer to the love story between me and Tony. But, as I've already indicated - I have family in the house - I need to plan, regress, feel rushed, exaggerate, be dramatic. This is no time to wax poetic.
So, while I will post this recipe (which, by the way, has been in my family for decades - though I do know there are similar recipes, I've never quite tasted one as divinely and utterly ridiculous) I'm not in the right frame of mind to post the love story as I'd intended. And frankly, you're probably insanely grateful. I'm sure the gratitude Tony feels, as he's reading this along with you, far surpasses yours - since I never really asked in the first place if he'd mind my disclosing the story, along with the fact that we once talked on phone for 6 hours straight - a fact which I know he really hoped his male friends would never uncover. Huh? I didn't hear anything.
At any rate, if there was a headline for our love story - it really would be: A Cake, A Wingspan, 7 Blankets and A 6-Hour Chat* (*note: even though we lived 7 miles apart). That headline was our recipe, therein lies our love story. Truly, one night - a few years ago - when we shared Red Velvet for the first time - that was the night we somehow knew there was more in store for us than just buddies, as much fun as that was proving. Gag if you want to. You've been there, you know you were. And you know that we know.
That's the short version - I know this doesn't explain the whole Wingspan (huh?) and the 7-Blankets (da?) - but you still get the picture -- the cake is still a player and I threw Tony to the wolves just as a bonus, so I feel I've done my share. SO, this current cake lasted about 3 days in our 2-person house; thank the universe we have a treadmill and that actually I'm using it. Upon our first piece, witness the conversation:
Ann: "This is ridiculous"
Tony: "Oh my god"
Ann: "This cake should be called The Utterly Ridiculous Cake"
Tony: "Oh my god"
Ann: "This is the kind of cake that could change your life"
Tony: "If we weren't already married, I'd be down on one knee...after I finished my cake."
Both: "Oh my god"
We had it for dinner 3 nights straight - and basically had the same conversation, as outlined above, 3 nights going. We both burned a lot of brain cells in our early 20s.
Good times.
Red Velvet Cake (aka Utterly Ridiculous Cake)
Now, we need to chat a bit about this little beauty. This is a moist cake, with a fantastic "mouth-feel". For some reason, men seem particularly fond of this cake - perhaps because it is known for not being cloyingly sweet. I find its flavor almost dulcet - its sweetness almost just out of reach - just enough, never too much, never over the top - yet, almost achingly satisfying, perhaps because we can't articulate why. There are many "imitation" Red Velvet/Waldorf Cakes out there - it makes me a little batty, thinking of all those fakes out there luring folks in with their buttercream this and their cream cheese that - I beg thee, please try the real thing, just once. The frosting may be a tad high maintenance, but is *so* worth it - and, if you *did* covet Red Velvet as a kid, but often wonder why it just doesn't taste the same as way-back-when...this is your recipe, from way back when. Better print this quick, because my family is probably going to rub me out (and this blog) after publicizing this nugget.
3 tsp. cocoa (not dutch), heaping
1.5 oz. red food coloring (about 3 tbs.)
1/2 c. shortening
1 1/2 c. sugar
2 eggs (room temperature)
1 tbs. vanilla
1/2 tsp. salt
2 c. flour (all-purpose)
1 c. buttermilk (room temp., if possible)
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tbs. vinegar, white
Frosting (If you DON'T want to frost the sides of this cake, as some Red Velvet eaters prefer, then cut this recipe in half....but really, why would you ever do that, if sane?)
2/3 c. flour, all purpose
2 c. milk
1 c. shortening
1 c. unsalted butter, room temperature
2 c. sugar
2 tbs. vanilla
1 tsp. salt
Preheat oven to 350 degrees, placing baking position to middle rack. This recipe can be used for (2) 9-inch or 8-inch pans, or 24 cupcakes; butter and flour inside of pans, then line bottom of pans with parchment paper - or - line cupcake tins with liners.
Batter: In small bowl, combine cocoa and food coloring - making a runny paste, set aside. Using hand-held mixer, combine shortening and sugar, cream until combined; then add eggs 1 at a time - beat until combined and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Add red paste, beat until completely incorporated. Add vanilla and salt, beat until incorporated. Add 1 cup flour, beat just until combined; add all of the buttermilk, beat until combined; add remaining cup of flour, beat just until combined. Do NOT overmix. Sprinkle the baking soda over the top of the batter; pour the vinegar over the top of the batter. Gently fold these last 2 ingredients in by hand - do NOT beat. Pour batter into pans or cupcake tins. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until tester that is inserted into middle of cakes comes out clean; cupcakes should bake for 18-20 minutes or until tester comes out clean. Place cakes on cooling rack to cool, then remove from pans. Frost once completely cooled.
Frosting: Prepare a cooling bath. Fill a sink or large, wide container/pan with ice water; have a medium bowl ready to cool the flour mixture. In medium saucepan, over medium heat (4-5) - add milk and flour, stirring occasionally at first and then almost constantly as the mixture begins to warm and thicken. Attentive stirring later in the cooking process will prevent unbreakable "lumps" from forming while the flour and milk begin to combine. Mixture will continue to thicken, bring the consistency just past pudding stage, where it begins to get a bit gummy. Take the mixture off the heat and pour into the waiting medium bowl. Stir vigorously and place bottom of bowl into cooling bath to speed cooling, stirring every few minutes to avoid big lumps, until mixture cools.
In large bowl, beat shortening and butter until creamy. Add sugar and beat until incorporated and fluffy. Add vanilla and salt, beat until completely incorporated. When cooled, add the flour mixture and beat, at high speed, until completely incorporated - for 5 minutes. When cake has completely cooled, frost cake to your heart's desire!
Do you think I could've plowed any more crap into that middle layer? Insanity, I tell you.
This is what dinner looks like in my dreams - and, well, last week. Mouthgasm.
99 comments:
- Christine said...
this looks so delicious! is it lunch time yet??
- April 8, 2008 at 8:03 AM
Hi Ann - don't even know how I found your site but I love it - thank you thank you thank you for posting the recipe - nice photos too!
- April 8, 2008 at 11:29 AM
- Ann said...
Hi Christine! Wish I dish you up a piece for lunch, would if I could. Thanks for stoppin' by!
- April 8, 2008 at 12:54 PM
- Ann said...
Hey Lisa - so glad you found me ~ and please let me know if you do try this little fluff of a cake, it really is yummy. All the best, Ann
- April 8, 2008 at 12:55 PM
thank you Ann. After reading the april 6th blog I am sure to return often. I did not know you would be giving me so much ammunition against Tony. 6 hours and 7 miles that kills me. Thanks again!
- April 11, 2008 at 2:10 PM
- Ann said...
Anonymous - So glad you enjoyed the post - and hey - I'm here to help, I'm all about adding value.
- April 11, 2008 at 4:42 PM
I'm sold. I've tried the creamcheese type red velvet, but I think I need to try the real thing. thanks.
- April 28, 2008 at 7:37 AM
- TNelson said...
I first tasted this at "grandma's" house oh so many years ago. (I won't say how many - let's just say I'm a grandma myself now...=)
She also always used to cooked icing and I think that is absolutely what makes this cake. It's finicky but oh so worth it. Thanks for reminding me. This will be on a family dinner menu soon!
Trish - May 1, 2008 at 4:49 AM
- Ann said...
Trish - I could not agree more - it IS the frosting that makes this cake what it is: divine. And, I agree - it is indeed finicky - but so worth it in the end! :)
- May 1, 2008 at 5:56 AM
- Laura said...
Hi! I randomly found your blog and am sooooo glad that I did! As the designated baker in our family, I was drafted to make a cake for our Mother's Day get-together today, so when I saw this recipe last week I knew it was the one to try. Oh. My. GOSH! I can't even describe how good this cake is. And the frosting too. Heaven! Perhaps the best cake recipe I've ever tried. Thanks you!!!
- May 11, 2008 at 12:53 PM
- Ann said...
Laura - I just LOVE that you tried this and now understand why we are so nuts for it! After hearing of you making it...I think I have to go make it again right now, lol! :)
- May 11, 2008 at 1:33 PM
- Corey~living and loving said...
Looks and sounds wonderful. I came here through Laura's blog. My only concern is the food coloring. I guessing I could just leave it out, right?
- May 12, 2008 at 11:43 AM
- Ann said...
Hi Corey - oh sure, you could definitely leave it out - or, try using less. I'm not totally sure what color you'll end up with, but I do know it'll still taste great! :)
- May 12, 2008 at 11:59 AM
Identified so much with the April 9 post, as I attended a baby shower on April 10. Arrived not in black, but wearing a navy blazer over a navy turtleneck (it's Minnesota) and jeans. The guests and mother-to-be were in dresses, many floral. I ate cucember sanwiches, played the games, watch the opening of the gifts and left as soon as politely possible. So, did you do it, fill the air with your essence?
- May 12, 2008 at 4:02 PM
- Ann said...
Anon - Alas, I had not the courage to do it! But, OH, how I thought about it! Wouldn't it have been glorious? :)
- May 12, 2008 at 5:25 PM
- Megan@SortaCrunchy said...
Also here via my friend Laura . . .
This looks insane. Ridiculous, indeed. Must try out this weekend . . .
LOVE the pictures. I'm a Nikon girl, too, but have only the lowly D40 with which to work. ;) So glad Laura pointed me in your direction. I've been surfing around and cannot seem to stop drooling. - May 14, 2008 at 12:39 PM
- Renee said...
Oh my FREAKIN' god, I am SO making this tomorrow!!! (I told my friend about it as well, and she's breaking her diet to have some with me!). Of all the red velvet cakes I've looked at, THIS one looks the BEST! (And yes, I printed it, so when it gets "rubbed out", I still have it! *grin*)
- June 5, 2008 at 5:25 PM
- Ann said...
Renee - I hope you LOVE it as much as we do - let me know what you think! :)
- June 6, 2008 at 10:05 AM
- Kathryn said...
I happened to stumble across your website when I did a google search for red velvet cake recipes. I am so glad I clicked on the link for your page. This cake was delicious! It lasted only 2 days in my house. That frosting was a bit of work, but it was definitely worth it.
- June 16, 2008 at 6:45 PM
- Ann said...
Kathryn - COOL! So glad you tried it - and I'm so not surprised it lasted only 2 days. Seriously, when it's in-the-house, I swear it's all you can think about! :)
- June 17, 2008 at 7:42 AM
You are so right about the icing - it IS the only icing for this cake and I find it easy to make. Your website is just terrific!
- June 21, 2008 at 1:33 PM
- nana said...
good lord, ann! I've stumbled upon your blog and just wanted to say "keep up with the good work!"
congrats from southern brazil - June 27, 2008 at 4:29 PM
Hi Ann,
I came across your blog and decided to try your red velvet cake. I followed the recipe exactly and it was delicious! Thank you so much for sharing! :)
Patty - June 28, 2008 at 3:07 PM
- Sugar said...
I am going to try this... I'll take pictures... need proof that I actually made it, not bought it.
Wish me luck! - August 10, 2008 at 12:58 PM
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- Leigh Ann said...
Do you use salted or unsalted butter in your frosting? This is on my 'to-make' list but I didn't want the frosting to turn out too salty since it also has salt added to it :)
- December 3, 2008 at 2:15 PM
- Ann said...
Leigh Ann - THANK you for asking this, I made sure to alter the recipe as well! It is indeed unsalted butter. :)))
I hope you enjoy this cake, please let me know if you try it! - December 3, 2008 at 2:20 PM
- Calvin said...
Oh my god is RIGHT, I made this cake Christmas night for my entire extended family (I actually made two!) The room was filled to the brim with near-orgasmic moans of ecstasy and joy.
I love you and your family.
I've also used a lot of your recipes and read basically all your posts, haha.
You're also very entertaining to read, haha. - December 27, 2008 at 12:11 PM
- Greg Huntoon said...
This is going to be made sometime in the near future. My wife and I are constantly on the search for the world's greatest red velvet cake. We will drive significant distances if we catch wind of a new shop that has bomb RVC. We call it by its initials we eat it so damn much.
We've made it a few times, but we've still never found that perfect recipe. RVC needs to be moist and filled with chocolatey joy and vanilla love (in our minds). Looking at the ingredients in your recipe, I am SUPER excited to try this.
Makes me want to go buy some new kitchen tools just to perform this procedure. And it really is that. If this is the cake, I will probably be making it nearly weekly. :)
I'll be sure to report the results... - December 29, 2008 at 9:26 AM
- Jaime and Jen DISH said...
This cake looks fabuous and WE LOVE RED VELVET CAKE!
Fellow Foodie Blogger - April 22, 2009 at 7:39 AM
- Amélie said...
Hi! I had bookmarked this page a while ago and just got around to making this cake (mainly because the grocery stores in my area were out of red food coloring). This is the best red velvet cake EVER! Thanks so much for sharing the recipe. I'll be posting it on my blog and linking to your post. :)
- May 1, 2009 at 4:23 PM
- AmyAnne said...
Today is the glorious day of my husband's birth...I too shall celebrate for him with this utterly ridiculous cake.
We shall split the whole thing into 5 slices, hand them out for dinner and call it done.
And then tomorrow we will celebrate again when the kids delight in their colorful excrement.
Oh how blessed are we with the likes of Red Velvet Cake! - May 4, 2009 at 10:17 AM
So i hate you for posting this recipe, my ass and thighs got bigger JUST reading it. I want to make it so bad.
- May 20, 2009 at 1:34 PM
- Chris said...
Great recipe. Thank you.
- June 16, 2009 at 3:40 PM
- Renee said...
My son made this for me for my birthday a couple days ago - absolutely FABULOUS!!! And that frosting?? To. Die. For. Hands down, the BEST cake and frosting I've EVER had. You ROCK, lady!! :)
- August 5, 2009 at 12:06 PM
- Katy said...
Hi Ann. This looks super yum. I am not great with cakes, so bear with me through the silly question: you said this makes 2 nine-inch cakes. Did you use the 2 for the layers or did you cup one in half? Thanks so much!
- October 25, 2009 at 2:42 PM
- Ann said...
Hi Katy - I used the 2 for the layers. Meaning, I used the recipe as is and I used it for creating the 2 layers you see. Does that help? Hope so! :) Ann
- October 26, 2009 at 1:26 PM
- brittany said...
Hello Ann. I was on the brink of trying Auntie Em's recipe but read your Chowhound recommendation and am now going to attempt this one instead. I'm really hoping it pans out for me! Anyway, I was wondering how you made the cute little addition to the top of your cake in the picture above the recipe, it adds the aesthetically pleasing touch I'm looking for to impress.
- December 7, 2009 at 4:24 PM
- brittany said...
Oops! One more question. The way you textured the frosting is incredible. What technique did you use? (For the cake itself and the cute mini cake on top) I really appreciate it. I'm not the best cake maker. Thanks!
- December 7, 2009 at 4:29 PM
- Ann said...
Hi Brittany!
For the little cake on top, all I used was a little spring-form pan - I'd say it was maybe 4-5 inches across.
As for the frosting technique...oh gosh, you are so kind! I have zero technique whatsoever, believe me. I just used a regular, flat metal "frosting" spatula, but you could even use just a butter knife (or, glob on w/ a big spatula first, then make smaller strokes w/ a smaller tool). I didn't do anything special as far as technique - I really think it has more to do w/ the consistency of the frosting itself, which is sort of difficult to describe - but I really think it "holds" its own, for lack of better explanation.
I so hope you love this cake as much as we do!
All the best,
Ann - December 7, 2009 at 7:41 PM
- Caroline said...
OH MY GOSH! I love your blog, love your recipes and your writing is brilliant! I am definitely bookmarking you and going to have to see if you have a subscribe :) I have a mom blog called smilinggreenmom.com on allergy free, green and natural living and I would love to make this cake! I may try to find a natural red coloring somewhere and use Kamut Khorasan Wheat flour plus I would have to try it using egg replacer or applesauce due to our son's food allergies. GAH! Here's hoping to a wonderful love cake in our home!! Thanks :)
- January 24, 2010 at 7:10 AM
I was wondering how well this freezes. I want to make cupcakes to take to a friend's for his birthday and two weeks later I have another friends birthday. I'd like to just make one batch and freeze them but I'm not sure how it would effect the texture of the cupcake and/or frosting. Any body know?
- July 20, 2010 at 9:23 AM
I was wondering if you have left over frosting how long will it last and should it be refrigerated?
- July 25, 2010 at 11:59 PM
- Joy Burkhart said...
I was just going thru most of your recipes (had to stop and wipe drool off keyboard), and have totally enjoyed your blog! Your writing is so entertaining! I've pinned a lot of the recipes, especially this one. Man, does it sound YUMMY! Thanks much!
Joy - October 6, 2011 at 2:21 AM
I just wanted to know if you use cake flour or all-purpose flour for the cake, as you say "all-purpose" for the frosting, but simply "flour" for the cake. I'm curious-I want it to turn out just right. - February 14, 2012 at 10:27 PM
I have used this icing on a dark chocolate cake.........had everyone coming back for more! Love it! This exact cake and icing recipe is the one that's been in my family since the late 1960's! Barb
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- February 15, 2013 at 5:01 AM
- Kerri said...
I found this recipe on pinterest and made it yesterday. I was so excited to find out what this cake tasted like.When I was making the frosting- I stirred the flour and milk mixture the whole time and still got a ton of lumps in my frosting! Where did I go wrong?
But really I wanted to tell you-I tried the frosting from the bowl and was extremely disappointed- it tasted like butter/oil. I just didn't get what everyone was going nuts about. But I thought, NO WAY that many people can be excited over oil-esque frosting?? So I slathered some on the cake and OH MY WORD I have never eaten anything so wonderful in my cake eating life! What is happening here? A strange phenomenon that only happens to me? I am serious when I say this- I have to bring this to my sister for her birthday and I spent a good amount of debating whether I should make an entire other cake for just..me!How could I love something THAT much and yet a moment before I was ready to cry about my efforts over frosting I didn't like one bit?! Has anyone else reported this to you?
- March 17, 2013 at 8:02 AM
- Ann said...
Kerri - your comment made my day :D ! It's too funny that at first, you thought "what the ?" and then later thought "love it!". It is indeed a bit of an odd frosting. I think bc it's not so overly cloyingly sweet like most frostings are, it at first throws you a bit - and you almost think something is wrong. Then you taste it with cake, and you go nuts. Once that happens, you're in trouble...bc the next time you taste it on its own again...you'll want the whole bowl. Trust. You want the WHOLE bowl!
As for the lumps, it truly can be finicky when cooking. Did you use a med or low-med heat? If you did, then the lumps are a bit odd. I find that as long as I used a med or low-med heat, I'm okay if I stir almost constantly. If you used a spoon for stirring, next time try a whisk...especially a flat whisk, if you have it, bc a flat whisk will catch any lumps that form upon the bottom of the pan, which a spoon might miss. Hope that makes sense. Once you make this frosting a few times, you figure out how to avoid those lumps..but it does take a couple/few times (at least for me, it did).
Btw, try this frosting on graham crackers - SO good! That way, if you don't feel like making the cake, you still have the grahams as a frosting delivery system. The graham/frosting combo is good at room temp, but also really good if you put them in the fridge for awhile - the frosting gets firm and it's fun like that as well.
I'm so glad you loved the cake!! Do keep me posted if you try it again, and if the lump issue gets better for you.
Ann - March 17, 2013 at 8:28 AM
- D7ana said...
Oh, that cake looks soooo good. I'm going to pin it.
- March 17, 2013 at 11:17 AM
FINALLY, a Red Velvet Cake made the way it should be made! Congratulations, Ann! I don't bake much anymore, but this was staple in our home since the first time it was printed, thinking early '60's. I made it for weddings, showers, b'days, work and just beause I could...haha It was a never-fail cake that never-failed to impress. And, YES, it's ALL ABOUT THE FROSTING! Lumps, bumps and all that is special, it' the frosting that belongs to the cake and vice-versus. Red Velvet Cake should NEVER be frosted with cream cheese frosting! With so many knock-off's, it's wonderful to see your blog keeping it real!
Thank you! - April 27, 2013 at 1:40 PM
- tina hayes said...
IM MAKING THE CAKE NOW! !! So far so, MY HOUSE SMELLS SOOOOO GOOD!!! We are having it for Memorial Day, n today is Friday, i dont think my family n I will wait until Monday, so tomorrow WE WILL BREAK THIS CAKE IN!!!!! Thanks for the recipe n icing, N YOU ARE A GREAT BLOGGER with patience, thanks again for the great recipe! !!!!
- May 24, 2013 at 6:24 PM
- tina hayes said...
GREAT RECIPE! !!! Cooking it NOW!!! - May 24, 2013 at 6:46 PM
- M.E. said...
Wondering if I can sub butter for the shortening in the frosting?
- November 1, 2013 at 5:32 PM
- M.E. said...
Wondering if I can sub butter for the shortening in the frosting recipe?
- November 1, 2013 at 5:33 PM
- Ann said...
Hi M.E. - I've never tried it like that, but I don't see any reason it wouldn't work. It *will* taste more like a regular buttercream then, just fyi. :)
- November 2, 2013 at 7:40 AM
This, by far, was the BEST cake AND frosting I have EVER made and I have made a lot of them in 38 years of marriage. It took 3 days for the 2 of us to eat it and it was worth every single bite.
- November 15, 2013 at 5:36 PM
This, by far, was the BEST cake AND frosting I have EVER made and I have made a lot of them in 38 years of marriage. It took 3 days for the 2 of us to eat it and it was worth every single bite.
- November 15, 2013 at 5:37 PM
- jacqui said...
i just wanted to thank you SO MUCH for sharing this recipe! i have been blessed/cursed with a husband who doesn't like sweets, so finding a dessert that he will help me devour is always tricky. however, it was his birthday this week and red velvet is the one cake he will eat. he actually said "i really like the frosting!" this was huge. i can never thank you enough. this cake is AMAZING! so moist, so delicious, so perfect. THANK YOU!!!! :)
- September 16, 2014 at 9:15 AM
- Ann said...
Hi Jacqui - you are so very welcome! I'm just thrilled that you both enjoyed this cake so much, bc that's exactly how me and my husband feel about it, especially that frosting. We like the frosting so much that I always have to make a double-double batch so that we have plenty to lick from the bowl!
- September 16, 2014 at 9:33 AM
- Sandy said...
Hi Ann. This is called 7-minute frosting and yes, it is the best frosting. I've made it for years and put it on a chocolate cake for my granddaughter. It's her favorite. Well worth the time to make it. Glad I found you.
Sandy - December 3, 2014 at 7:28 AM
Hi Ann, I can't wait to make this cake for my family Christmas dinner! I was wondering whether you've ever made it with a buttermilk substitute? You know the vinegar in milk trick? Buttermilk is not a common ingredient easily found where I live. Just wanted to get your experience or anyone else's that has made this cake.
- December 20, 2014 at 11:06 PM
- Ann said...
Hello - I've made this often for Christmas and it's a big hit - so enjoy! And yes, I think you could use a buttermilk substitute using milk/vinegar -or- you can often buy "dry buttermilk" powder in the baking section of the grocery store so that may be another option for you. Have fun! :)))
- December 21, 2014 at 5:59 AM
Hi. This cake looks really good and I'm definitely gonna try it. I was wondering though, what is the difference between using shortening vs oil in the batter? Thanks!
- January 9, 2015 at 5:06 PM
- Ann said...
Hi Raya,
Good question - to which I don't know an accurate answer. I just know that as an old family recipe, it always said to use shortening. Maybe try the oil and let me know how it goes if you do? - January 9, 2015 at 5:18 PM
- Onna Fisk said...
I am so excited to try this recipe! I knew it was the one for me to try when I read about nothing ever tasting the same like way back when! My grandmother was a wonderful baker but I was too young and, never thought about getting it until it was too late! Gonna make for my kids, I'll let you know how they/we like it! Thanks!!!
- January 14, 2015 at 4:48 PM
- annafofanna said...
In my family we call this icing Ermine icing, and only put it on red velvet.
- January 16, 2015 at 6:14 PM
Hi, what sort of sugar do I use for the frosting? Confectioners (powdered) sugar or caster sugar? Thanks.
- February 3, 2015 at 3:01 PM
Also, would this frosting form a slight 'crust' after being chilled?
- February 3, 2015 at 3:02 PM
- Ann said...
Hi Anon - Yes, it's regular sugar - not powdered sugar. As far as the "crust", I don't recall this happening when I've chilled this in the past. Hope that helps!
- February 3, 2015 at 4:40 PM
Ahhh...love lingers on. My love for this cake began when I was young and now I am old, and I still LOVE this cake. The problem over the years was that 99% didn't taste like that one I loved. Turns out, they weren't. Yours is...THE REAL WALDORF ASTORIA RED VELVET! Folks, don't waste anymore time - get out in kitchen and try this hunk of heaven!
- February 9, 2015 at 4:13 PM
Hi. I was just wondering if you can use any other substitute for shortening? I have tried so many red velvet cupcake recipes and have not found the one!im excited to try this one. We don't have any shortening where i live.
- March 22, 2015 at 8:14 AM
- Ann said...
Hi Mary -
You could use all butter, but it won't quite taste the same. Nonetheless, I'd still try it :)! - March 22, 2015 at 9:35 AM
- Mandy Odum said...
I just made a red (cake) and a blue (cupcakes) version of this tonight. Amazing! This is almost exactly like my grandma's version but easier to follow and more detailed instructions. I made them for my grandma's 88th birthday party tomorrow and I think she will be thrilled!! Thank you so much!
- March 28, 2015 at 7:53 PM
- Ann said...
Hi Mandy - I am SO thrilled that you like these, and that you think your Grandma may too - what an honor! How very special to make these for her, I love it :))). Enjoy!
- March 29, 2015 at 5:15 AM
This is the recipe that my family has always known as Waldorf Astoria Cake. It is a MUST at Christmas and Valentines Day. Then all of a sudden everyone is crazy for Red Velvet cake with cream cheese frosting. I have to agree that cream cheese improves almost everything but NOT this cake :) I like to save the crumbs from the cake pans and return them to the oven just long enough to dry them a bit, and then crumble them over the iced cake. It makes a beautiful contrast and is very pretty. Smiles!
- April 16, 2015 at 4:20 PM
- Ann said...
Hi Judy - YES, we always called it Waldorf Astoria Cake too! I just adore this cake. It's the only cake my husband ever wants on his birthday. It's just SO good. Enjoy!
- April 16, 2015 at 4:49 PM
- Deb Voso said...
I be looking everywhere for this icing recipe
Made it years ago
Thanks - May 10, 2015 at 11:42 AM
Hi there! My name is Aline and i just did your cake today... haven't taste it yet but will soon... I was eating the icing with a spoon and I was totally sold... can't wait to try the final result. I wish you had an instagram account so I can tag you :) Lovely blog btw
- May 13, 2015 at 12:50 AM
This is the same recipe that has been in our family for years. The frosting makes this cake!!! Got it from my mother -in-law when I married her son since it is his favorite cake and has now become my both of my sons and my grandsons favorite.
Every time I see a recipe with cream cheese icing I say "that's not the real red velvet icing".
Nothing better than this cake. !!! - May 17, 2015 at 8:50 PM
Thank you for using the REAL frosting for Red Velvet Cake. My mom used to make this frosting when I was a kid, even before we had heard of Red Velvet Cake. It has always been my favorite!!!
- July 11, 2015 at 5:39 PM
- Traci said...
I made this cake yesterday for my son's 8th birthday. It was a hit! He loved it! Some of the boys even had seconds. My 11 year old son thought the cake was super delicious, but thought I wasted a lot of frosting on the cake. He preferred to eat it directly out of the bowl! He also suggested I leave a 5-star rating for both the cake and the frosting! This is definitely in our keep file. Thanks for the great recipe!
- July 20, 2015 at 12:25 PM
my husbands burthday is next week and we are short on $$. His favorite cake is red velvet, Im hoping he will love it. Thank you for posting!
- August 17, 2015 at 6:46 PM
Ann, I'm so glad I found you on Pinterest! I cannot wait to make this cake. Easter comes early this year, March 27,2016. I will be making this for Easter for sure. I would like to correct one of your posters...this is NOT 7 Minute Frosting. Just because it has a water bath doesn't make it so at all. 7 Min Frost. has cream of tarter, egg whites and water in it - or many by pass that method and use corn syrup instead some recipes call for both. This frosting recipe has Flour, Milk, Shortening, Butter, and Salt - the sugar and vanilla are the only things shared with 7MF! They are nothing alike at all. Except for making the syrup and water bath only. 7MF is usually made for Coconut Cakes but is used on Chocolate cake but never Red Velvet Cake! Both Frostings are derived from the South.
- January 29, 2016 at 4:52 PM
Seven Minute Frosting use to be called Old Fashioned Boiled Frosting then Boiled Frosting. It's been around since long before the 1900's. Your Frosting is called Old Fashioned Flour Frosting and it too has been around since before the 1900's. Again, both are of Southern USA origins. The South has some of the best cooks in the world so I am not surprised.
- January 29, 2016 at 5:41 PM
I made this yesterday and, goodness gracious!, now I see what all the talk is about. The frosting is so good I licked the spoon after my boyfriend licked the spoon. Thank you for sharing your family's recipe!
- February 15, 2016 at 5:58 PM
I can't read the recipe. There is an ad covering it.
- April 20, 2016 at 10:52 PM
- Anu said...
Hi Ann
I am so glad I found your blog. We are big time fans of red velvet cake and I always wanted to give it a try. And after reading your blog I so badly want to give this a try but I can't get hold of shortening in India...can u suggest any replacement that will still capture the pure goodness of ur cake? Hope you still keep track of this post . Waiting eagerly for your reply 😃 - May 19, 2016 at 5:51 AM
- Ann said...
Hi Anu - the only thing I can think of for you to use is butter. It won't give you the exact taste, but it's the closest thing to it. If you try it, let me know what you think! :)))
- May 20, 2016 at 2:53 AM
- Anu said...
Thanks a lot for the reply Ann 😄😍. I will definitely try it out .. hubby's birthday on 26th n this will be the first cake ever that I baked for him 😄. Surely will post how it turned out.
- May 20, 2016 at 4:28 AM
- Anu said...
Hi Ann,
Made the cake yesterday, it was a super hit! I tried it with butter n two table spoons on oil and the cake came out really moist n soft 😄. Thanks a ton for the recipe😍😍😍
- May 26, 2016 at 7:33 PM
Just made your frosting and it tastes amazing...it came off the stove top and into the sink ice bath lump free and was fine. Once I added it to the sugar snd mixed for the 5 minutes it looks a bit like it curdled. What did I do wrong? Felt cool to the touch but maybe it wasn't cool enough?
- June 24, 2016 at 1:28 PM
- Ann said...
Hi - so glad you tried it! The only time I've had it curdle is when I didn't let it cool down enough. If it's still too warm, it will heat up the shortening and it won't mix properly, and it gets all weird. Try cooling it wayyyy down. I always put a bit of the mixture on my inner wrist to judge how cool or warm it is. Best of luck )))!
- June 24, 2016 at 2:21 PM
Thanks for your reply. I have not tried it again yet but I will because it was so tasty!
I am making a cake for my parents anniversary and will be doing a fondant layer over top.
Once I get this recipe correct do you think it would be ok under the fondant, or is it too soft?
I could try letting it get thicker on the stove next time
What so u think? - July 22, 2016 at 8:20 AM
- Ann said...
Hi - great question! I've never actually tried using fondant, but I can't imagine why it wouldn't work if it works w/ most cakes. The regular frosting is quite heavy, in a way, and the cake holds up very well - so I think the fondant would be okay...?
Do let me know if you try the fondant! :) - July 22, 2016 at 8:42 AM
Amazing amazing cake. Thank you so much for sharing. Have you ever flavored this frosting differently.. chocolate or strawberry? Just wondering if it's versatile that way and what you'd recommend?
- September 2, 2016 at 4:36 PM
- Ann said...
SO glad you loved it! It's so divine.
Though I've thought about it, I've never flavored it - but I bet it'd be really tasty to try both strawberry or chocolate. Do let me know the results if you try! :))) - September 3, 2016 at 4:57 AM
Absolutely will! Thanks for the reply :)
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Fray et al (2003) A potent, selective inhibitor of matrix metalloproteinase-3 for the topical treatment of chronic duodenal ulcers. J.Med.Chem. 46 3514. PMID: 12877590.
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Agren et al (2015) Tumor necrosis factor-α-accelerated degradation of type I collagen in human skin is associated with elevated matrix metalloproteinase (MMP)-1 and MMP-3 ex vivo. J Biol Chem 94 44531. PMID: 25457675.
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