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For My Zia Don
Date: Nov. 17th 2008
Category: Cakes, Cheesecakes, Cupcakes and Muffins, Magazine Mondays
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As some of you may know, the word for aunt in Italian is “zia“.
In late October, my wonderful Zia C turned 50 and believe me she makes 50 look smashing!
She honoured me by asking that I bake her birthday cake. When I asked her what flavour of cake she wanted, she said something lemony.
Now when I was a little girl, I was a bit in awe of Zia C because she was so grown up … I wanted to be just like her. I also wanted to know what she was up to, so much so that I would stand at the foot of the stairs and call out to her, asking her what she was up to. But instead of calling her Zia C, my childish interpretation of her name was … Zia Don.
Don’t ask.
Anyway, for my Zia Don I made a cake from the incredible Lori Longbotham. My Magazine Mondays entry is this most delicious recipe for Triple-Lemon Layer Cake published in Issue #63 of Fine Cooking magazine.
Have a wonderful week everyone!
Ciao!
Here’s who joined me for Magazine Mondays:
Debbie of Taste of Sweetness made Beer Chili … yum!
Wandering Coyote of Retorte made chocolate cookies with M&Ms!!!
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11/17/08 at 3:30 am
What a lucky Zia! There is something about lemon flavoured desserts that is so satisfying. I used to be a strictly chocolate girl, but lemon has become a close second. Your icing looks perfect by the way!
11/17/08 at 5:06 am
The cake looks delicious…now I’m dreaming of lemon desserts of all kinds
11/17/08 at 5:08 am
A gorgeous cake! Very pretty! Your aunt is very lucky…
Cheers,
Rosa
11/17/08 at 5:24 am
The cake looks absolutely gorgeous and, after reading the recipe, sounds even better. I laughted about your nickname for your aunt. I’m the oldest grandchild on my mother’s side and I called my grandfather Bee-bop. I have no clue why.
11/17/08 at 7:16 am
happy birthday to your aunt. this cake looks delicious as always
11/17/08 at 7:59 am
WONDERFUL birthday treat for your aunt!
11/17/08 at 10:17 am
That looks unbelievable! I love lemon!
11/17/08 at 10:34 am
that looks great… you are so brave to try something new while trying to impress! how did she like it?
11/17/08 at 1:10 pm
Your zia’s birthday cake looks wonderful! She must be so proud of you! A Happy Belated 50th Birthday to your zia Don.
11/17/08 at 5:22 pm
Wow, your aunt is one lucky lady, to have a niece like you that can make such an amazing looking cake. This looks like it could come straight out of a top food magazine. Well done.
11/17/08 at 7:07 pm
Your cake is much, much prettier. I just bought some dragees, and I’m excited to see yet another decorative use for them. I just discovered your blog, and am thrilled, as a fellow Canadian. You’re great!
11/17/08 at 8:52 pm
the cake is gorgeous, I bet that Zia adored it! Secondly, I’m older than your Zia and feeling a little sniffly about it!
11/17/08 at 9:10 pm
What a wonderful birthday cake. Your aunt must have been very pleased indeed.
Paz
11/18/08 at 12:45 am
your aunt is so lucky… happy birthday to her!
11/18/08 at 5:28 am
Ivonne - I just wanted to say that I’m so happy you’re baking (and posting) again! I’ve missed you and seeing your beautiful creations.
11/18/08 at 8:01 am
You have a lucky aunt there! That is one awesome looking cake!
11/18/08 at 5:56 pm
Nice - it feels great to bake something for someone you love!
11/19/08 at 1:46 am
Lucky aunt to have you bake this lovely lemon-y cake!
btw thank you for the card
11/26/08 at 5:57 am
oh fun! i’d love to do magazine mondays! what do i have to do if i’d like to take part? just email a link? and is there a theme every monday, or just anything from my ever-growing magazine recipe clippings pile?