The Return of the 2 Ingredient Cake REMIX (literally)

 

6 pictures & one 29 second video

Back in March 2021 I did a post on the 2 ingredient cake. I used Fanta soda pop and white cake mix. I'm back again and this time I'm using Faygo strawberry soda and Duncan Hines strawberry cake mix. Actually 2 ingredient cake is a misnomer. There are the three eggs🥚🥚🥚  and the oil🧴  also necessary. Let's give all of the ingredients their props.

In place of water I used soda pop.

Soda pop being poured into the mix

Before

AFTER

How did it taste?  Add some frozen strawberries and whipped topping and  o-o-o-weee😁😁😊😋

It was delicious.  I cut the rest into squares, wrapped and put in the freezer.

That's it. 🍓🍓🍓

Red Mountain Theatre presents “Roaring Twenties: An Immersive Theatrical Experience” from July 8 to 31

 

Red Mountain Theatre reopened in their new

space on  Southside in the Parkside district with an "immersive theatrical experience." This was also a chance to tour the new campus.  There were six scenes with each one taking place in/on  different stages throughout the building. In various scenes the audience participated. Audience participation was the immersive part.

  NOTE:  the audience was asked not to photograph or video the performances and I complied. Therefore only 3 personal photos. But, I have copied those from Bham Now and given recognition credit to the photographer, Nathan Watson.

Added fun was having to give the password (Bees Knees) to the gangster  peering through a slatted door before being allowed into the Speakeasy. 

The storyline was similar to Romeo & Juliet but, without its mortal ending.   A young couple in love must keep their love a secret due to their families being rival mobsters.  There was action, drama, and comedy. 

Once inside the adventure began.  All music was live. 

The first act was a magician

who jumped on top of my table and performed a magic trick using large metal rings. A young boy in the audience who looked to be maybe age 12, came up and assisted and tried his hand at the trick.

Some of the other acts  throughout the night included tangoes, gymnastics,

 Photos via Nathan Watson & Jacob Blankenship for Bham Now
singing, flapper dancing,

Excitement awaits you at Roaring Twenties: An Immersive Theatrical Experience. Photo via Nathan Watson for Bham Now

psychic mediums,

This mystic appears to be conversing with the dearly departed—or is she? Photo via Nathan Watson for Bham Now

 Cole Porter interpretation done by a performer who was an excellent pianist,

Cole Porter composing a tune inside his famous Waldorf-Astoria apartment. Photo via Nathan Watson for Bham Now
gangster fight

 Photos via Nathan Watson & Jacob Blankenship for Bham Now
and finally a live band with two female singers.

A live Jazz band will cap off your visit to the speakeasy at Red Mountain Theatre. Photo via Nathan Watson for Bham Now
The audience was welcomed to get up and dance. Since this was the last scene you could leave whenever.   Availing oneself of the giggle water (bar drinks) for sale was encouraged.  I surprisingly noticed that some of the songs were modern but with a 1920's beat and tempo. The lady above was singing, "Living My Life Like It's Golden."

Costumes, music, scenery, acting, lighting etc. was superb.  Social distancing was observed with there being only a small amount of guests allowed inside of each scene.

What a great evening. 

That's it***

Fried Green Tomatoes

 I planted ONE tomato plant in a pot some time ago and below you'll see the results.

Since I don't have a lot of space, any gardening I do is in a pot or something resembling a pot. 

The tomatoes weren't turning red fast enough for my liking so I decided to do fried green tomatoes. I haven't always been successful with these in that the crust won't adhere to the tomato. I consulted  my favorite choice of knowledge, YouTube to search out a recipe that might work. I found Smoking & Grilling With AB

It's been said that reheating  the tomatoes will only make them soggy. The tomatoes I had left over, I reheated inside a regular oven on 350 degrees for about 8-10 minutes. They were fine for my taste.

That's it***

Keep Calm, Mental Health

 It was advertised as Keep Calm, Mental Health but, it wasn't at all what I was expecting. Nevertheless, it was still a positive experience. Sponsored by the Greater Birmingham Ministries (GBM),  some basic human needs were being offered.  It is my understanding that GBM sponsors this service every third Friday of the month.

  

From their website  ; "Greater Birmingham Ministries (GBM) was founded in 1969 in response to urgent human and justice needs in the greater Birmingham area. GBM is a multi-faith, multi-racial organization that provides emergency services for people in need and engages the poor and the non-poor in systemic change efforts to build a strong, supportive, engaged community and pursue a more just society for all people."

Human needs being unmet can cause stress, anxiety and mental anguish. GBM is there to help those in need.  Volunteers and recipients work together to close the gap of these stressors. (faces have been covered for privacy)

Though  food was issued to those in need (not pictured) a food truck was also available.  Voter Registration as well as Covid-19 vaccinations were also available.  The Jefferson County Community Workforce - Senior Division was there along with a representative from Medicare. I've attended some of the programs sponsored by the Sr. Division and have found them to be beneficial.

Good Health To Be Hail  labels itself as,   "Alabama's first fully kosher plant based whole food-soul food cafe"  They are located in Bessemer, Alabama and also house wellness products.

Those are Huge boots 👢to fill.

I made a purchase of vegetarian hotdog, sweet potato chips and alkaline water.  On such a hot day I was able to park under a tree and consume my vegetarian meal. I chose sweet potato chips instead of the plantain chips  because I've had  sweet potato chips before and I like them. The hot dog was a different taste that I'd have to get used to but since I'd had no breakfast, it was good with the stone ground mustard I added.  Alkaline water 😲  I was not familiar with. According to what I Googled it's supposed to act as a pro-antioxidant along with some other positives. Yet, there are those who point out negatives.   

It was hot. 

I was thirsty.

 

I drank the cold water.

 

End of that story

I enjoyed the experience and what GBM represents.

That's it***