are you serious...

Who in their right mind would be baking TODAY at 34.9 °C / 94.8 °F!!

...guilty...

hope you are staying out of the kitchen and surviving the heat.
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Comments

  1. yardage girl11 January 2010 at 21:37

    I don't know how you do it! At least the cool chnage has come through! Nic xx

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  2. My One Brown Mouse11 January 2010 at 22:03

    You need to pal up with my hubby!
    Check my blog and you will know what I mean! :)

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  3. PinkPatentMaryJanes11 January 2010 at 22:20

    Ouch - do you at least have "Broken Hill Air-Conditioning"? {That'd be wet towels, flung over a clothes hoist, with a fan behind them - directing cool air in your direction - baby nurse told me that one when I had a summer baby!}

    At least you'll be creating something gorgeous as usual!

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  4. Pam11 January 2010 at 22:35

    Mmmm! It's a worry Cathie!! :-)) Hopefully you've stood under a cold shower by this time!

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  5. Sarah11 January 2010 at 22:43

    If it taste good that is all that matters : o )

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  6. Anonymous11 January 2010 at 22:56

    No Way Cathie!!! I have nice cool house but the thought of baking the last couple days...just not on! Hope the cool change has got to you and it has been a great day!
    Chele x

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  7. Anonymous11 January 2010 at 22:57

    haha...having a bite off tat cake will make the heat all worthwhile dear!

    o n im having a birthday giveaway, so pop over to my blog soon! =D

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  8. Cate Lawrence11 January 2010 at 23:18

    lordy! Hope you are enjoying the cool this evening :)

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  9. bec11 January 2010 at 23:49

    You just need to sit right next to the fan to sew, cooking, that's an entirlely different story, no thanks! You're amazing for doing it in this heat.

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  10. Clair12 January 2010 at 00:43

    Cooking in my UK kitchen is a different matter at the moment. It's completely frigid in there and even the Nutella is pretty much frozen solid! Hope you're coping in the heat x

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  11. CurlyPops12 January 2010 at 01:36

    OMG... I'm melting just thinking about it, although I would really love a piece of homemade cake right now!

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  12. Anonymous12 January 2010 at 02:11

    Ok, I am crazy too.

    I was baking today at the hottest point at 34C! And the biscuits are yummy so it was worth it. :)

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  13. Cat12 January 2010 at 02:32

    Gee what a hot day it was down there for you today. Baking in the heat is hard with butter melting all over the place which was happening here but it wasn't as hot just 30c. The cakes look yummy! I hope tomorrow is cooler for you.:)

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  14. posie blogs Jennie McClelland12 January 2010 at 02:32

    Are you baking in a bikini?? Ever tried making short crust pastry on a day like this?? That is impossible. Your images are to die for, prettiest blog in the world. Love Posie

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  15. Cindy12 January 2010 at 03:34

    Oh my goodness - you crazy woman - were your eye balls sweating?

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  16. Evas House12 January 2010 at 04:02

    Hi Cathie! Thank you for your kind visit to my blog!I must take a tour in your blog, it looks yummy! Eva ;)

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  17. Rita12 January 2010 at 04:31

    The weather seems to be crazy all over the globe; get out of the kitchen!
    Bet that cake was enjoyed.

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  18. stephchows12 January 2010 at 07:02

    hehehehe, I'm always baking in the summer too! Although now that there is a foot of snow on the ground I'm happy to comply to my cravings :)

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  19. Pearlin J12 January 2010 at 09:19

    I wouldn't want to cook at all , in hot weather!I'm sure the cake was well enjoyed!

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  20. BumbleVee12 January 2010 at 13:02

    My neighbour thinks I'm nuts...cuz I do the same thing. Even when it's a scorcher ..I can be found baking. Of course, right now...it is perfect wintery baking weather here...

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  21. Baker's Cakes12 January 2010 at 17:07

    I am SOOOO jealous! We are having a serious freeze here in Southeast USA and I am miserable! (I did bake today, though!)

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  22. Food lover12 January 2010 at 22:00

    Hi Cathie
    your blog is so cute! I'm loving all the pics :)

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  23. Madame Sucre12 January 2010 at 23:22

    heat!! wow!! .. its beautiful in Kuwait these days.. 20c.. cool and breezy :) but I bake anyway even in the summer when it hits 50c LOL

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  24. beachvintage.com13 January 2010 at 12:10

    Oh yes Cathie, but the smell of baking cakes is enough to persuade me to bake under any conditions!

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  25. Anonymous13 January 2010 at 19:11

    a fren of mine called me yesterday wif shocking news! she said melb's summer temp mite reach a skyhigh of 50degC?! tats horrid... drink more water dear!

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  26. Cath @ chunkychooky13 January 2010 at 20:36

    - you just can't help your self.
    addicted to baking.
    I bet it tasted good!!

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  27. Gay McDonell13 January 2010 at 22:48

    Looks fab!

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  28. Charlotte Scott16 January 2010 at 19:41

    Mmmmm, just been checking out your blog via my sister's (just this side of chaos) and I'm loving your pics! Hope it cools down for you.

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  29. Becky17 January 2010 at 19:55

    You have made broken egg shells look romantic...

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  30. Jami - XOimagine18 January 2010 at 15:11

    Well...it is raining big time here in CA today, so I'm baking :) Love your pics!

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