Winterizing My Garden & Baking an EASY Cake for Afternoon Tea!
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- Опубліковано 26 сер 2024
- Hello, friends -- Please join me in today's episode as I tackle some domestic chores...and bake a perfumed Strawberry Jam Cake (recipe below). I hope this video is relaxing for you!
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Kevin Lee Jacobs
Box 742
Valatie, NY 12184
STRAWBERRY LOAF CAKE
Ingredients for 1 8x4 or 9x5* cake
For the dry ingredients:
1 1/2 cups (190g) all--purpose ("plain") flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
For the wet ingredients:
1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
The grated zest from 1 lemon
1 cup plain (not Greek) yogurt
3 large eggs at room temperature
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1/3 cup (105g) strawberry jam
1/2 cup (120ml) neutral tasting oil (i.e., avocado oil)
For the Strawberry Glaze:
1 cup (125g) confectioners' sugar, sifted
1 tablespoon strawberry jam
The juice of 1 lemon (use enough to produce a thick but pourable glaze)
Center the oven rack, and preheat the oven to 350F/180C. Butter and flour the loaf pan, or spray it with "baking" spray.
The dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
The wet ingredients: In a large bowl, add the sugar and lemon zest. Use your (impeccably-clean) fingers to rub the sugar and lemon zest together until the sugar becomes fragrant. Whisk in the yogurt, eggs, vanilla extract, strawberry jam, and the oil.
Add the dry mixture to the wet, and stir just until the flour disappears into the batter. The batter will be slightly lumpy.
Baking: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, and bake until the top browns lightly, and skewer inserted into the cake comes out clean -- about 1 hour for an 8x4-inch pan; 45-50 minutes for 9x5-inch pan. Cool to room-temperature on a wire rack.
Making the glaze: In a medium bowl, whisk together the sifted confectioners' sugar, strawberry jam, and lemon juice. Add more lemon juice (or just water) as necessary to achieve a thick but pourable consistency. Pour the glaze over the top of the cake, and let it drip down the sides.
NOTES: You will have a taller , and perhaps better-looking loaf if you use an 8x4-inch pan. If the cake seems to be browning too rapidly, cover it with a loose tent of aluminum during the last 10 minutes of baking.
20 minutes of pure enjoyment! Thank you, Kevin!
I would love to see some savory treats with tea.
I learned something today. I never thought about freezing celery. Glad to know about this. Sometime, maybe you should do a 'tour' of your freezer. There might be some things we should know about freezer worthy items we never considered. Lovely to visit with you today!
Me neither. Love that!
Kevin has an episode of freezing celery. It has to be blanched first.
Just LOVE the way you talk to us as if we were right there in the room with you! Thanks!
Mr Jacobs, what an influencer you are. I delight in the tranquility and sophistication of your videos. Keep up the great work!
Hi Kevin: What a lovely escape for 20 minutes. My world is kinda hectic at the moment so joining yours brings a sense of calm and peace. Thank you
Greetings from Amsterdam. My husband and I so enjoy your videos; they’re like a warm hug. We light a fire, curl up on the sofa together, and enjoy. Thank you so much for sharing your time with all of us.
Love love love. And that shirt really makes your eyes pop! I keep seeing your bean pot by the fireplace. Please make us some Boston baked beans and brown bread this winter!❤
Thank you Kevin. I love spending a bit of time with you in your beautiful home and garden.
Always on the lookout twice weekly for your videos! I appreciate the care and hard work you put in creating these! Thank you for bringing loveliness into our lives!
What a lovely comment. I completely agree with you!
My exact thoughts !!
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Thank you Kevin for your most gracious company.
Oh my, that beautiful fireplace!
Such a lovely home you have and sharing it is so gracious!
Greetings from France.
Merci beaucoup pour l'intelligence et la délicatesse de vos vidéos qui sont toujours un grand moment de calme, de sérénité et d'art de vivre.
Thank you for everything you do , it's so beautiful 😍❤️ cake looks so delicious 😋❤🎉
What a dreamy tea time and parlour, dear Kevin. You transport us to heaven. Thank you!💗
Here comes Pure Joy!
I have several huge thick cutting boards! I use them for entertaining for the most part. I would love to find one of those large kitchen butcher blocks!
Yes! 🍁🍂🥮🥮🍂🍁
As you were pulling and harvesting the last garden produce,I could just smell the rich soil that nourished those wonderful vegetables. Such a lovely scent to remember as you tuck your garden in for the winter.
Feels like I’m transported into a magical land ❤
Bonsoir Kevin, j'ai eu la surprise de découvrir un coquelicot dans mon jardin alors que l'automne est arrivé et que les coquelicots poussent ici en Belgique au printemps.
What a charming little cake. It is so nice that you enjoy making magic happen in your daily life. You create beauty in all you do.
Your are very talented, loving, kind, and have so abundance created by your hard work. It has to be so satisfying to grow your food, and I love the trips where you ferret out beautiful goods at the sweet little store you found! Enjoy your afternoon tea, it’s well deserved! ♥️♥️🍁🍁🙏🕊
I love that I found your videos you're the bright spot in my day. I've had a very very bad year and finding your videos on channel has been like medicine for healing I can't thank you enough for the calm and happiness you've brought me
I love how Avery helps you in the garden!
Hi Kevin, Kay from the UK 🇬🇧 Yet again, you have managed to relax me with your wonderful video and your voice is so soothing! 😊 Thank you x
I appreciate the efforts you take to make our lives enjoyable.
Thank you so much.
Thankyou c’est paisible et agréable regarder vos vidéos 🙏 merci
I wish I could come over and have tea with you by that beautiful fire ! You are such an inspiration and joy Kevin
Wonderful video and so relaxing. Kindest wishes from England UK
Thank you again Kevin. I love to see your sweet babies. I lost my precious Loki on Thursday. He was the love of my life and sixteen years old and my heart is broken. I remember when you lost your cat Tiger and you were grieving much like I am now. It warms my heart to see you surrounded with all the new pets. Much love to you and yours.
My most sincere condolences on the passing of your beautiful boy Loki. Know that he will be waiting for you on the other side. Biggest of hugs to you. Xx
@@Addieisgoinghome Thank you so much for the kind words. 💗
Excited to get my cup of tea and watch your video!!! 😊
I ,over the sounds of plants when you were twisting, vmade me to miss my childhood grabing all fruits like fig, pamagranets from my beloved yard
Always a pleasure, Kevin!
Hello Mr Jacobs😊You are the one that I allways watch..I have not missed one single video and I really enjoy what you do..Allways looking forwards to the next video❤❤
I love gardens, tea, peace and Cook. Thank you for share your rotine! The Lord bless you! 🇧🇷🇧🇷
Things are different here in Florida. I planted my winter garden at the community garden yesterday.
I went with black eyed peas, chives, radishes and collard greens. They're all cold hardy, and our chief gardeners recently redid all our beds, adding a drip irrigation system.
Gardening is always an experiment.:)
So great seeing all the lovely china and crackling fires... I appreciate all the precise, easy to follow recipes that can be made ahead for dinner parties.
Such wonderful ideas. Thank you!
Lucky Lizette, she gets to try all your goodies. She does a fabulous job filming your videos!😊❤
Hello Kevin. You are such a joy to watch I really look forward to your time with us! Cheers
I have been enjoying each video. Thank you Kevin for sharing your home and life with us.
Восхитительно, Кевин! Благодарю Вас за приятное видео! Отдыхаю душой и телом при просмотре. После Ваших видео хочется заниматься творчеством, хозяйством! Боже, какие приятные мужчины есть на свете! Здоровья Вам, счастья, и дальнейших успехов в вашем творчестве! ❤
Beautiful as ever! Love your lovely way, you do everything beautifully and with enjoyment! Blessings from France!
An oasis of calm, charm, and beauty. And that sequoia parsnip! Thank you, Kevin.
Mr. Kevin Lee Jacobs your video was very soothing, therapeutic and nourishing to my soul. I enjoy your tranquil and elegant manner. I just found you minutes ago and you shot up to the top of my favorites list. You are a blessing from heaven and a prayer answered for me. What this video did for my soul in the midst of current events is miraculous and incalculable. Thank you.
A day really so very well spent..
Once again, I thank you for twenty blissfully relaxing and informative (and mouthwatering) minutes! My favorite part of every week is a new, or often revisited video from Kevin! Your quince is showing appreciation for that sun-warmed wall! Where I am, in a valley at the opposite side of the country, the local blooms are a few containerized winter white and burgundy pansies cheering up the front doorstep. But three weeks ago I began beseeching my Arctic Blue Rose (it isn’t actually blue, more like a pink-leaning mauve) for “once more before winter please.” The experts claim Arctic Blue is deciduous, but here it wants to be evergreen. The other roses already started their long winter naps. This little rose just obliged me with a single bud. I’ll give it one more day before cutting with the knowledge that after bringing it indoors its colors will change at least twice more before fading.
We have a rose bush called "Penelope," that put out buds a few days ago. We have a delicate pink flower that we brought inside.
Kevin this was delightful today. I’m home recovering from COVID and feeling rather down but this video cheered me up. The cake looks marvellous and I love seeing Avery in the shots. Thanks Kevin enjoy your week.
Wish you better👍
It's a wonderful education for me when you include planting or harvesting on your videos; thank you, Kevin! You're quite the gardener. Also, I like all your music selections here. :-)
Thank you, Kevin.
Es freut mich, Sie kennenzulernen, schöne Grüße aus Österreich 😊
Thank you for sharing this day with us! It's so relaxing...I guess because you are doing all of the work!! The cake looks scrumptious and it was nice to see the autumnal garden and tree colors. As always, looking forward to the next one!
Oh Kevin the strawberry Loaf tea cake scrumptious!!
The harvesting!
Avery! Your guardian 😂
Where is Binky? And Goldie? 😂😂😂.
And the Walrus oil always full of great tips!!
Thank you Kevin🎉🎉🎉
Love your videos Kevin. So calming and uplifting.
What beauties in your garden, Sir😍Those gigantic parsnipes are something. Such delicious and healthy goodies. Thank you for sharing life there. Will defintely try this recipe♥️Happy Sunday and lovely week
Very nice! Love Avery and the cats!❤
Your cutting board is a piece of art as is the strawberry cake. I love spending time with you!
Thank you for showing how you put your garden to bed for the winter.
8:38 -- A neighbor has a lilac that has a few clusters of flowers. And there's an apple tree in a local park that always produces a few blossoms in autumn.
As always your show is entertaining and learning....I truly enjoy every moment Keveinthank you!❤❤
Always delightful to watch your videos, thank you for posting ❤️
I can't wait to try this recipe! It looks fabulous and I'm sure it tastes scrumptious! Thank you Kevin, I love spending time with you. It makes my day 👨🍳😊🙏
Enjoying this video while eating my newly made granola bars with ingredients from Tierra Farms. Thanks, Kevin. They are amazing.
Kevin, you are such an elegant and impeccable man. Enjoy! 😎
That cake looks so tasty, I can,t wait to try this recipe! Thank you Kevin for all you do! You are a pleasure to watch.❤❤❤
Love your calm, unharried approach to doing chores and that puts all in order in a timely manner. I also enjoy seeing you enjoy finer touches such as quality tea and food on beautiful china. 🌻
Wow, Kevin. That walrus oil really brought that wood to life. I had a look at Dan's website. There are so many beautiful pieces. I will definitely be ordering something from him soon. Thank you so much for sharing all of the links to the products that you use. You are so clever and have such wonderful things in your beautiful home. 🥂⚘️
Hello from Ontario Canada Kevin, I just found your channel it’s just delightful, I love how you bring in all aspects of your home, gardening, baking and even restoring antiques around the house, I am retired and simply love to garden, I don’t do vegetables but I do plant a few herbs, looking forward to Thursdays video, in the meantime I am going back to watch a few of your earlier ones! Thank you again and God bless❤️🇨🇦🇺🇸💐
Love watching a man work...Thank you!
Yes, a white iris was in bloom last week. Our weather is the same as yours so it was a real surprise to see this spring bloomer. Lovely video Kevin, thank you.🙏❤️
In Louisville, KY my father's crabapple produced a few white blooms two weeks ago. It's snowed as late as April here, but never such a false spring.
Hi Kevin - Thank you for your videos - they offer a sense of calm, but also attention to the many details that make a house a home. You asked about things that are growing or blooming in our gardens right now that surprise us: well, here in Troy, NY we have a white lilac that is blooming for the second time this year. Gorgeous, full fragrance! No leaves! But blossoms all over the (large) shrub, all breaking into bloom; buds everywhere. Then, not too surprising, my rhododendrons are blooming for a second time; again with more large buds looking like they may open this week. My marigolds have died, but petunias are soldiering on, looking pretty darn healthy, too! (usually it’s the other way around with these two plants). Turf lillies are full of blue-black berries, nice to see. I’ve been a gardener for many years now (60+), and I’m seeing things that never happened before. Such an interesting time in the garden - all the “rules” are off!
Thanks for all that you do - your videocasts bring peace to my heart! Best, Anne Cassidy
I collect different varieties of iris and maybe your late blooming is a variety called "Immortality", I have one and it blooms in Spring and then again in Fall, sometimes pretty late like November. They are always white in color. Very large and beautiful.
That celery looks fantastic. I can smell it from here!! Also, the lilacs are blooming out my back.
The cake, the tea.. everything looks so lovely. 🩷
I would love to see some "ambience" videos from you of one of your tablescapes and the fire in the background on loop. So beautiful and cozy!
thanks Kevin! Have a wonderful day!
Love love love !!!! I so enjoy my time with you dear Kevin. Thank you for sharing!❤❤
The moment I saw those parsnips, thanksgiving dinner popped into my head; enjoy. BTW, I just love Avery, she’s so sweet. Thank you 😊☕️🍰
Toujours un plaisir de regarder vos vidéos!
Always enjoy your videos,i have made most of your menu’s,and will continue to do so,Good Health to you Kevin 🎉
Hello Kevin, Wonderful Video. That Cake looks so delicious. God Bless You and MR. Fox and your precious 4 - legged babies.
I watch quite a few lifestyle channels and I have to tell you I am SO enjoying watching all of your videos , new and old. I love your channel , the honesty and easygoing way you show your home and garden and the recipes are so great ! Keep it up . Greetings from Las Vegas !
Thank you Kevin!!! This was such a lovely video! & you’re uploading on Thursday again? What a birthday treat for me! 💖💕😃 I look forward to the next one!
..thats just to give u a splash of unexpected color for the simple joy of life...it says "surprise..i louv u"...
Thank you for telling us about Walrus oil.😊
I love your music its always beautiful and comforting in these tryn times
Loved looking around the garden, and love that cake 🍰 watching from UK 🇬🇧
Thank you Kevin. I had a bad day. You made it all better 💕
Always WONDERFUL to see your variety of presentations!
And cameos from the fur family! ❤❤❤
I love your videos. They are so relaxing to watch❤
Good morning Kevin. Perfect timing this morning as it’s beautiful here in Borrego Springs with a cup of coffee, birds singing and watching you make this delicious cake. Definitely a yummy and simple recipe to try. Have a blessed week ❤🙏❤️
Awe Thank you Kevin…..so joyful!! Can’t wait to try this cake 🥰
Watching your video is the perfect way to start a Sunday. Thank you!
I love your videos! I’m a tea drinker. Your dog is very sweet looking.
Your videos are relaxing, informative and made with care. Thank you for sharing.
This is my second video, I just subscribed! what an elegant, simple, calming place your channel is!! and the tea cake you made today??? you had me at strawberry...with a touch of rosewater. And kudos on the filming.
I enjoy watching your videos as they calm the spirit and help me sleep better, thank you the teas I drink have to be caffeine free
Goldie is growing so big! It is lucky that she gets gets along with Avery. I am going to try your strawberry cake. Thank you for lighting a fire, I always enjoy that also!
I so look forward to your videos, Kevin!! Best part of my day! The strawberry loaf cake looks delicious! ❤
Wonderfully soothing, total bliss. Thank you Kevin for sharing your time with us.
I just started watching your channel looking for recipes and I found you and I have watched plenty of your videos and learned a lot from you, my goodness, Thank you for sharing your knowledge, recipes, tips for creating, cooking, cleaning, you are an amazing individual who inspires people. God Bless you, but I can see that He already has done that.
I simply must get around to ordering some of that tea! Thank you for another lovely time spent with you in your home and garden.❤
You are wonderful KevIn. Thank you!
I’m going to make that cake and yes also freeze celery … I made the leek and potato soup it was lush! Kevin your oven is spotless it looks new … I must clean mine now 😊Hello Avery and Goldie xx❤🇬🇧🇬🇧👍😍
Loved the harvesting segment. Buried treasure for sure. A lovely time with a delicious reward. See you next week❤
Hi kevin, I always enjoy the music you select for your videos. I really enjoyed today's piano choices. Of course the video content was excellent as always.
Hi, Kevin. I never thought of freezing celery either. Thank you again for the mental escapade.