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
Explaining war to children can be challenging, but it's important to approach the topic with sensitivity. Here's a simplified, point-form explanation suitable for young children: Wars are fights between countries or groups: Sometimes, people in different places disagree or can't get along. Instead of talking and finding a solution, they might use force, like fighting or using weapons. People have different opinions: Just like friends or family may have different ideas, countries can too. Instead of working together, they may choose to fight. Not all problems are solved peacefully: Ideally, countries should talk and negotiate to solve their problems. Unfortunately, sometimes they make bad choices and start fighting. War causes sadness and destruction: When there is war, many people get hurt, and buildings and homes can be damaged. It makes people sad and can take a long time for things to get better. Hope for peace: People around the world work hard to stop wars and help cou