Lamb Cake
Romance & Dating – Country Style
A dozen red roses, a bottle of wine, a box of chocolates, a candle lit dinner… pffttt. Compared to romance in the country these clichéd dating notions seem old and passé.
I am not sure why – but of all of the romantic gestures I have ever heard of, the very best appear to be thought up by country folk. Perhaps it is because they have so much time to think up wonderful ideas while they drive long distances and sit in tractors for 12 hour shifts or perhaps they are inspired by the beautiful countryside that surrounds them.
My friend Dusty once gave his girlfriend a ring. There was no simple jewellery box or handing over of the token. A gorgeous baby lamb delivered the ring tied to its neck on a beautiful ribbon.
My lovely friend Kirstie is married to Josh. Before every party he prepares a 44 gallon fire drum to keep the party guests warm. He adorns the drum with flowers, branches, cuttings of pictures and words to tell everyone how much he loves her. As we sit around the drum we read statements and stories about their life together and it’s obvious to all that Kirstie is the most special person in Josh’s life.
Josh is multitalented too. When Kirstie needed a hat for the races but could not buy one in town, Josh made her a hat. When I say ‘made’ I am not suggesting he lent her his John Deere cap and added a feather to it, but rather Josh created a work of art to make any milliner proud and to this day Kirstie still wears that hat to races.
My good friend Hugh loves to think up wonderful romantic ideas for his wife Mickey. He sets up treasure hunts for her so she can follow the clues to delicious chocolates and plans picnics in the moonlight down beside the lake. He has even been known to invite Mickey to a rodeo only to drive in the opposite direction on the night arriving at a beautiful restaurant with flowers and a prearranged booking.
Living in the country Australia has affected me romantically too. Many years ago I prepared a meal for my boyfriend. I cleaned up the old stables and I lined the walls with candles. With the tall snow gum trees outside we sat on the picnic blanket on the timber floors and drank wine and dined on a delectable selection of cheeses and fruit.
Romance should never be about the money spent or the things given. It is about the thought and the effort made to make your special love know they are the centre of your Universe. It can be stopping beside the road to pick wild flowers on the way home, cooking their favourite meal when you know they have had a long day or crafting with your own hands, a special keepsake which will always remind them of how much you love them.
People in the country know about romance and they realise that the personal touch is always worth more than the florist’s. So, don’t wait for Valentine’s Day – take a leaf out of country folk’s ways and show your loved one how much you love them in a thoughtful, original way.
This article was written by sought-after Australian public speaker Lara Wilde of Local Intelligence a site about emigrating to Australia that is filled with Australian country news, information and anecdotes.
Easter Lamb Cake
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WILTON LAMB CAKE PAN SHEEP MOLD 2105-9412 Easter Shower $8.95 |
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EASTER VINTAGE DOUBLE SIDED ALUMINUM LAMB CAKE MOLD READY TO SHIP FOR EASTER $24.99 |
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EASTER VINTAGE ALUMINUM LAMB CAKE MOLD READY TO SHIP FOR EASTER $24.99 |
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Wilton Cake Pan Loveable Lamb New With Insert Must See $2.99 |
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LAMB CHOP Cake Pan – WILTON 2105-8468 – (c)1993 Shari L $7.47 |
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Wedding Cake Topper Lamb & Big Bad Wolf???? Custom Pamkins $42.00 |
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WILTON GENTLE LAMB CAKE PAN 1990+Insert MOLD Easter Sheep $10.45 |
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NEW UNCUT VINTAGE BABY CLOTHING QUILT SHOES DIAPER CAKE OR CRIB SEWING PATTERNS $9.99 |
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griwold lamb cake mold $100.00 |
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LAMBS EAT IVY~LAMBY CAKE~PROMO $4.99 |
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Wilton Cake Pan Mold 3-D Stand Up Lamb 1995 2105-2010 Easter $14.99 |
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Cool Wilton Easter Lamb CAKE PAN 1986 Cake Pan…………… Off The Hook $19.99 |
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LAMB CHOP * Cake Pan * Tin 1993 Wilton w/insert VG $14.99 |
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Lamb Diaper cake. Brown and Blue $35.00 |
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Wilton Vintage ***GENTLE LAMB with INSERT*** 1981 Cake Pan #3444 $10.99 |
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NEW! Wilton **STAND UP LAMB** Cake Pan NIB #2010 $14.99 |
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Wilton Vintage ***GENTLE LAMB with INSERT & BOOKLET*** 1981 Cake Pan #3444 EUC $12.99 |
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CLEARANCE! Wilton ***GENTLE LAMB*** Cake Pan #2515 $6.99 |
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CLEARANCE! Wilton ***HOLIDAY LAMB with INSERT*** Cake Pan #9412 $6.99 |
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CLEARANCE! Wilton ***GENTLE LAMB*** 1981 Cake Pan #3444 $5.99 |
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2 LAMB LAYER CAKE BABY DIAPER CAKE $40.00 |
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NEW Nordic Ware Spring Lamb 3-D Cake Mold Pan For All Occasions Free Shipping $27.50 |
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1995 EASTER MINI LAMB ALUMINUM CAKE COOKIE CANDY PAN MOLD, RETIRED WILTON $4.99 |
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Wilton Cake Pan Mold Rocking Horse Merry-Go-Round Pony Lamb 1984 2105-2388 EUC $14.99 |
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New Wilton Rocking Horse Merry Go Round Pony Gentle Lamb Cake Pan $11.69 |
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6 Cookbooks Southern Heritage Lot Beef Veal Lamb breads cakes veggie recipes $21.25 |
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Wilton Birthday Bakery Cake Pan Multiple list pick 1 Discontinued no inserts $16.30 |
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Nordic Ware 3-D Cake Mold Add a special touch to your springtime celebrations with our 3-D stand-up Bunny or Lamb Cake Molds. They’re especially festive frosted with coconut icing! The aluminum molds are easy for young bakers ages 5 and up to use with any standard cake recipe or mix. Instructions and recipes are included. Made in the USA. For ages 5 and up. Bunny is 9in L x 8in H. Lamb is 10in L x 7in H…. |
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Wilton Standup Lamb Pan $13.00 An especially sweet addition to Easter festivities, this adorable lamb cake is fun and easy to make using Wilton’s Standup Lamb pan. The two halves of the pan fill with six cups of pound cake or another firm textured batter and bake without the need for a heating core. Contoured for realism, they produce a lifelike baby sheep with long ears and a little snout nestled in a laying position. Use the … |
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Wilton Easter 18pc Metal Cookie Cutter Set $6.27 Present a friend with a springtime basket of sugar cookies or accessorize a holiday brunch table with decorated shortbread treats. Wilton’s Easter 18-piece cookie cutter set creates a festive mood with lots of seasonal shapes including a cross, butterfly, chick, bunny, jelly bean, sun, egg, carrot, basket, leaping bunny, bunny face, daisy, sprinkling can, tulip, umbrella, lamb, rabbit and flower. … |
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Easter Lamb Cake – 24W x 16H – Peel and Stick Wall Decal by Wallmonkeys $33.99 WallMonkeys wall graphics are printed on the highest quality re-positionable, self-adhesive fabric paper. Each order is printed in-house and on-demand. WallMonkeys uses premium materials & state-of-the-art production technologies. Our white fabric material is superior to vinyl decals. You can literally see and feel the difference. Our wall graphics apply in minutes and won’t damage your paint or l… |
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12 pc Farm Animal Cupcake Picks $0.99 12 plastic farm animal cupcake picks. Designs include: cow, pig, rooster and lamb…. |