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Easy Vegan Almond Plum Cake

  This is a recipe for an easy-to-make vegan almond plum cake.  I started out wanting to make an eggless almond yeast cake with Italian plums planted in it like the cake I remembered from my days as a daughter-in-law to a German-born Hausfrau (German-born AND a Lutheran Pastor's daughter). But my husband said he didn't particularly like the yeast cake. So, I found several recipes for vegan almond cake and this one most perfectly suited my available ingredients.  I baked the cake in an 8'' x 8''  pan with parchment paper on it, in a counter oven. You could easily double the recipe and make it in a long pan in a regular oven.  Preheat the oven to bake (350 F. for a large oven or 375 for a countertop oven) 1. Mix together in a measuring cup: 1/2 cup of soy, almond or other milk Juice of 1/2 lime, or lemon, or a teaspoon of Apple Cider Vinegar (Leave it to curdle for about 15 minutes and then add in  1/2 cup of maple syrup 1 teaspoon of Almond extract and stir to co

Top Ten Florals for Valentine's Day

  Valentine's Day floral arrangements often feature a variety of flowers and foliage chosen for their romantic symbolism, vibrant colors, and pleasing fragrances. While the specific flowers may vary depending on personal preference and regional availability, here are ten popular choices commonly included in Valentine's Day floral arrangements: Roses: As the quintessential symbol of love and romance, roses are a staple in Valentine's Day arrangements. Red roses, in particular, convey deep love and passion, but other colors like pink, white, and lavender can also be used to represent different sentiments. Tulips: With their elegant simplicity and wide range of colors, tulips are another popular choice for Valentine's Day bouquets. Red tulips symbolize perfect love, while other hues like pink, purple, and white can convey admiration and affection. Lilies: Lilies are known for their graceful beauty and intoxicating fragrance, making them a lovely addition to Valentine

How To Use Up Old Spices

I'm doing some Late Spring Cleaning ... (meaning it's almost summer-- and I felt the need to name this rare and exceptional activity : )  I seem to have accumulated a number of spices that are NOT organic or that have lost their essential zest (i.e., have gone flat).  I thought briefly about bundling them up and offering them on freecycle  but before I did that I googled and here-- gleaned from several sites-- are some excellent ideas for recycling those seemingly useless "expired" spices: simmer on the stove in water with a little vinegar to 'spice' up your kitchen and banish stale cooking odors (or put in a crockpot on low) pour this mix down your drain to freshen it (won't harm septic tanks) pour this mix at your front or back door path-- you  (and visitors) will have a pleasant fragrance whenever coming in or leaving your home decorate and scent your home-- ex., cloves stuck in an orange, cinnamon sticks with ribbons tied around them, etc. sprinkl