Memorial Day in the United States...What is it? Do you know why this day is special? Many think it's a great time to snag some great sales, or the start of the summer season. For others, it's a more somber time. .
Memorial day is to remember those who have given their lives while serving our nation. After the Civil War ended, flags were placed at the graves of those who have fallen. Since the birth of our nation, many have given their lives in the name of Freedom, and it is this day they deserve special remembrance, and our gratitude. I thank them for making our country what it is today, and for making the world a better place.
A few links if you'd like more info:
Video: History of Memorial Day from the History Channel
A Memorial Day History
Memorial Day History: Veteran's Administration
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Tuesday, May 24, 2011
Saturday, June 12, 2010
Strawberry Coffee Cake Recipe
I cannot take credit for this recipe...I found it while searching the web, and thought it sounded absolutely wonderful....and guess what, it is! I made it Friday night, and about 1/3 of it's gone, thanks to me! LOL
Anyway, for the important stuff...I found this recipe at About.com Southern Food...Here's the recipe, along with my tweaks, which are in parenthesis ( ). Enjoy! Oh, it's pretty quick to make, and easy! You don't even have to break out the electric mixer, just use a wooden spoon!
STRAWBERRY COFFEE CAKE
1 cup sifted flour
1/2 cup sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup milk (I use fat free milk)
1 egg
2 tablespoons melted butter
1- 1/2 cup strawberries, sliced (drizzled with a little honey)
Topping:
1/2 cup flour
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 cup butter
(1/4 teaspoon of cinnamon)
(1/4 cup chopped pecans)
Sift together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt into a large bowl. Add Milk, egg, and melted butter. Stir together till mixed.
Pour into a greased 9x9 inch baking pan. layer strawberries on top of batter.
Make topping by mixing all ingredients, except pecans, in a bowl until the texture is crumbly. Mix pecans into the topping. Sprinkle on top of the coffee cake.
Bake at 375 F. for about 35 minutes, or until the center of the cake is done.
Enjoy!!
Anyway, for the important stuff...I found this recipe at About.com Southern Food...Here's the recipe, along with my tweaks, which are in parenthesis ( ). Enjoy! Oh, it's pretty quick to make, and easy! You don't even have to break out the electric mixer, just use a wooden spoon!
STRAWBERRY COFFEE CAKE
1 cup sifted flour
1/2 cup sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup milk (I use fat free milk)
1 egg
2 tablespoons melted butter
1- 1/2 cup strawberries, sliced (drizzled with a little honey)
Topping:
1/2 cup flour
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 cup butter
(1/4 teaspoon of cinnamon)
(1/4 cup chopped pecans)
Sift together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt into a large bowl. Add Milk, egg, and melted butter. Stir together till mixed.
Pour into a greased 9x9 inch baking pan. layer strawberries on top of batter.
Make topping by mixing all ingredients, except pecans, in a bowl until the texture is crumbly. Mix pecans into the topping. Sprinkle on top of the coffee cake.
Bake at 375 F. for about 35 minutes, or until the center of the cake is done.
Enjoy!!
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