The Alamo Cat and Blueberry Buckle

 If you read (or looked at, because it was mainly pictures) yesterday's post, then you know we had a "vacation weekend" with old friends, we went to San Antonio, Tx. and enjoyed the Riverwalk, The Alamo and Mission San Jose... It is amazing how you can be transported in time when you visit places like that... I am sure the people who fought there never thought there would be one day "smiley tourists" and "giggly children" running around those halls and gardens! As I touched the walls I could even imagine their conversations, their voices and the rush of the time of battle! and then I found this:

I introduce to you: "The Alamo Cat"

And it made me think like this cat lived it all... I know it didn't happen... But for some reason it made me think it was "The Alamo pet" it was so still that it almost looked like a statue! it made me want to go pet him but I didn't want to "break the spell" I was in another time and era... it was actually a little sad, thinking of the innocent people that always result injured when battles occur... anyway... I know sometimes wars are needed... but... I guess I'll never completely understand it...

And now... a recipe that will transport you too! Not in time but at least to a very pleasant place (just ask my hubby!):

Blueberry Buckle
Original from Allrecipes.com

Yield 1 -8x8 inch cake

Ingredients

For the cake

• 3/4 cup white sugar
• 1/4 cup shortening
• 1 egg
• 1/2 cup milk
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 cups fresh blueberries

For Crumb topping:

• 1/2 cup white sugar
• 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 cup butter, softened

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease one 8x8 inch pan.
2. Cream together 3/4 cup sugar, shortening, and egg.
3. In a separate bowl mix together 2 cups flour, baking powder, and salt. Stir into sugar mixture, alternating with milk. Stir in blueberries. Spread evenly (it is going to be very thick) into greased 8x8 inch pan.
4. To make topping: Combine 1/2 cup sugar, 1/3 cup flour, cinnamon, and butter. Sprinkle over cake batter.
5. Bake at 375 degree F (190 degrees C) for 25-30 minutes. (I baked it for exactly 30 minutes and it was perfect)

Right out of the oven

The Blueberries melt through the crumb topping making it look even more delicious!

The inside is like a "blueberry coffee cake"

 Enjoy with a hot cup of coffee! ;) (ok, you can drink anything you want!)

© Paloma K.