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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

10 Uses for Ginger

  Ginger is a versatile spice that is widely used in various culinary and medicinal applications. Here are several uses for ginger: Cooking and Baking: Ginger adds a unique and warm flavor to both savory and sweet dishes. It is commonly used in Asian cuisines, curries, stir-fries, soups, and baked goods like gingerbread and cookies. Tea: Ginger tea is a popular beverage and is known for its potential health benefits. It can be made by steeping fresh ginger slices in hot water. Ginger tea is often used to alleviate nausea, aid digestion, and provide a warming sensation. Medicinal Purposes: Ginger has anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. It is used in traditional medicine to help with various conditions, such as nausea, indigestion, and muscle pain. It may also help reduce symptoms of arthritis. Nausea Relief: Ginger is well-known for its ability to alleviate nausea, including morning sickness during pregnancy and motion sickness. It can be consumed in various forms, such as