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Recipe: Hawaiian Delight Cake

Upside down pineapple cake baked by Daniele

Image Credit: imaginary_lines

Ingredients:

1 Box Yellow Cake Mix (without pudding)
Milk (substitute for water in Cake Mix recipe)
1 Large Can Crushed Pineapple (not drained)
2 Cups Sugar
8 Oz. (1 Package) Cream Cheese (softened)
1 Pkg (4 servings) Instant Vanilla Pudding
2 Cups Milk
4 Bananas
1 Med. Carton Cool Whip®
1/2 Cup Maraschino Cherries (chopped)
1 Cup Pecans (for garnish)
1 Cup Coconut (for garnish)

Instructions:

1. Follow the instructions on the yellow cake mix box, but substitute milk for the required amount of water.

2. Bake in the oven in a 9"x13" pan following the instructions on the cake mix box.

3. Remove cake from the oven and punch some holes in it (to aid in saturation of the cake).

4. Dump the entire contents of the can of crushed pineapple into a sauce pan with the sugar.

5. Bring the pineapple and sugar to a boil and the immediately remove from heat.

6. While the cake is still warm, drizzle the pineapple sauce over the cake. Then allow the cake to cool.

7. Use a mixer to beat the cream cheese in a medium bowl until smooth.

8. Add pudding and milk (2 Cups) to the cream cheese and stir until well combined.

9. Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the surface of the cake.

10. Place cake to chill in the refrigerator for at least 6 hours.

11. Slice the bananas and layer them over the top of the cake.

12. Use whipped topping to cover the cake, then garnish with cherries, pecans, and coconut.

Recipe found in our online Recipe Database. Stop by and see what other yummy dishes you can find!

This Week with the Mommies 4.22.12

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Wordless Wednesday 4.11.12

Adult Literacy: How to Help When You Don't Have Time

"I'd love to teach an adult to read, but I just don't have time." We've all been there- when the list of want-to's is longer than the day. You can still make a difference in your community and promote adult literacy without dedicating a lot of time. Here's how:

- Donate used books. When you finish a novel or your little one outgrows a story, pass it on to a local organization that offers reading classes and tutors. Homeless shelters, prisons, and job skills training groups can also use your gently-loved books.

- Talk about it. Let friends and family know that adult illiteracy is a real problem. Share the statistics (1 in 7 American adults cannot read) via social media and face-to-face conversation. Ask them how they can help.

- Inspire teens. Most schools now require volunteer hours for high school graduation. Encourage the young adults in your life to tutor someone struggling with reading.

- Lend financial support. Organize, participate in, or purchase from a bake sale or other fundraiser for literacy programs in your area. Cut out one cup of coffee a week and donate it.

It doesn't take a lot of time or money to improve adult literacy, but small gestures can make a huge impact on lives in your community.

An Ounce of Prevention: Literacy

One of the easiest ways to raise adult literacy rates is to ensure that children learn to read. Instill a love of reading at an early age by trying some of these simple things:

Be a good example- become a regular at your local library. Read for pleasure and for knowledge.
Establish family story night- turn off the tv for a night and discuss what you are reading with your family. Play storytelling games. Retell the family history or keep a family journal of interesting daily events.

Volunteer- donate an hour a week at a local school, library, or church. Start your own storytime circle or tutor a struggling student.

Read to and with your children- make reading part of your family's routine, as a group and individually. Include storytime during sleepovers or longer playdates. Re-live your childhood adventures by reading classic chapter books together.

Make reading fun- Bring the stories to life with silly voices and encourage the children to act out their favorite scenes. Read the book before seeing the movie.

Throughout March The Mommies Network and its local chapters are lovingly recognizing Adult Literacy Month. We encourage you to find ways to increase adult literacy in your community