Spiced Peach & Ginger Tiramisu- Happy Birthday to Me!

I feel so fortunate, not only did I get to spend my birthday here in California enjoying family and friends, but alsoI get to spend it on the only side of the globe with Nancy - Spicie Foodie enjoying it with her.

Even though I can't hop on a plane today and bring her over a piece of the Spiced Peach & Ginger Tiramisu I whipped up for my birthday.  I can easily send her a huge chunk in spirit.  For me one of the best gifts I've received from writing this blog is the fact that I can be there with some of you, even if I can't be there in person.

I pondered, what to bring.  How about a huge, multi-layered birthday cake with rainbow buttercream and sprinkles, oh yes that would be fabulous.    

Until I smacked myself in the head and said, "What are you thinking?" 

It's been a 100 degrees + around here and I don't need that oven on.  My daughter told me she was coming home for a visit Sunday, so I had so shake the cobwebs off my brain and think of a dessert that was smarter, not harder.

I started to think hey maybe older is wiser.

I'm still trying to wrap my brain around the fact that I'm another year older.  The number doesn't bother me so much, but some of the side effects of aging just aren't fair.

Like the fact it takes my eyes an hour in the morning just to be able to see my hand in front of my face or that I have to be home before dark because I can't see to drive at night anymore.

Or that I'm getting birthday texts from random plastic surgeons.  What is there a database for old broads that are ready for a tune-up?

But I suppose for every down side there is an upside.

I feel like I've grown tremendously in the last couple of years not age wise, but wisdom wise.  You know that old saying, "Sometimes you just have to learn the hard way!"  I'm just going to confirm it right now - yes it's true.

I've learned to say what I need to say and mean it.  Tactfully of course, okay well not always but I'm sure to apologize when I'm in the wrong.

Happy Birthday to Me, Happy Birthday to Me, I may not be able to see anymore, but at least I don't smell like a monkey!

Just when I thought my birthday couldn't get any better I got the biggest smile on my face when I saw the cake my dear friend Becky baked for me.  You just have to see this lemon masterpiece for yourself. Becky is way sweeter than this cake could ever be and I feel lucky to call her a friend too

Triple Lemon Layer Cake

Gina