I'm Back from QVC and Very Cold Ohio!
Just got back late last night from Ohio. I made a detour on my way home from Philly (where QVC is located) for several days to see my sister, Carolyn Thacker, and my friends Kim Wilson and the Laudenbachers, plus loads of nieces and nephews. Okay--love Ohio but it is absolutely FREEZING there right now! I spent a lot of time in front of my sister's fire place! Had a great time all in all.
Carolyn made this cake for me the first night I was there. She said our mom used to make it but I don't remember it from our childhood. It was out-of-this-world yummy!
It doesn't quite look like this (the frosting is more like a glaze) but just had to post this photo from Stephanie Jaworski.
Here is the recipe:
Lemon Velvet Cake
recipe from Clarine Downs
1 lemon cake mix
1 pkg. instant lemon pudding
4 eggs
3/4 cup oil
3/4 cup water
Mix together and bake for 45 minutes at 350 degrees. (Carolyn used a 9 x 13 pan.)
Icing:
1/3 cup orange juice (undiluted)
2 c. powdered sugar
2 T. vegetable oil
Use long fork and stick cake all over. Spoon juice over cake while hot. Cool and enjoy!
I also recently read this story and wanted to share it.
Two Wolves
One evening an elderly Cherokee Indian told his grandson about a battle that goes on inside people.
He said, "My son, the battle is between two "wolves" inside us all.
One is Evil. It is anger, envy, jealousy, sorrow, regret, greed arrogance, self-pity, guilt, resentment, inferiority, lies, false pride, superiority and ego.
The other is Good. It is joy, peace, love, hope, serentiy, humility, kindness, benevolence, empathy, generosity, truth, compassion and faith."
The grandson thought about it for a minute and then asked his grandfather: "Which wolf wins?"
The old Cherokee simply replied, "The one you feed."
Hope you're off to a good week!
Lisa
Carolyn made this cake for me the first night I was there. She said our mom used to make it but I don't remember it from our childhood. It was out-of-this-world yummy!
It doesn't quite look like this (the frosting is more like a glaze) but just had to post this photo from Stephanie Jaworski.
Here is the recipe:
Lemon Velvet Cake
recipe from Clarine Downs
1 lemon cake mix
1 pkg. instant lemon pudding
4 eggs
3/4 cup oil
3/4 cup water
Mix together and bake for 45 minutes at 350 degrees. (Carolyn used a 9 x 13 pan.)
Icing:
1/3 cup orange juice (undiluted)
2 c. powdered sugar
2 T. vegetable oil
Use long fork and stick cake all over. Spoon juice over cake while hot. Cool and enjoy!
I also recently read this story and wanted to share it.
Two Wolves
One evening an elderly Cherokee Indian told his grandson about a battle that goes on inside people.
He said, "My son, the battle is between two "wolves" inside us all.
One is Evil. It is anger, envy, jealousy, sorrow, regret, greed arrogance, self-pity, guilt, resentment, inferiority, lies, false pride, superiority and ego.
The other is Good. It is joy, peace, love, hope, serentiy, humility, kindness, benevolence, empathy, generosity, truth, compassion and faith."
The grandson thought about it for a minute and then asked his grandfather: "Which wolf wins?"
The old Cherokee simply replied, "The one you feed."
Hope you're off to a good week!
Lisa
30 Comments:
I like the two wolves story, especially since I'm reading the second book in the Twilight series. Some days everything just ties together and makes sense! :-)
Kelly in (cold) Ohio
The cake looks yummy--I make one very similar--I LOVE LEMON
and thanks for sharing the story--I'll be adding that one to my little book of "smarts" .
Love the fable and isn't that the truth. Something we should all think about all the time. Enjoyed the shows on the Q and had a bit too much fun...The brown truck is warming up as we speak.
Have a great week and hope you get warmed up.
Sheryl
Lisa,
This cake looks so yummy - can I ask a quick question? Do you use orange juice or the concentrate (the "undiluted" is throwing me off). And do you just pour the juice over the top and then use the powdered sugar and oil to make a glaze? Sorry, but I'd love to try it if I can figure out the details. :o) Thank you!
Hi Lisa,
Thank you for the recipe! My husband loves anything lemon and I'm always looking for new and easy recipes. I hope you had a great visit with your sister and friends! I'm sad to say I had to work while you were on QVC- I hate to miss you- but did take a look at all the GREAT product on their website.
Have a wonderful and blessed week!
I LOVE that cake. I have a very similar recipe. And we lived in Ohio for four years, and after moving to Utah, it feels warm here in the winters in comparison
I totally know this cake recipe!! My mom used to make this, too. I'm going to have to get to the store before Lent begins and make this one!
I am sure you are glad to be home again. Always good to get back to those who love us..Thanks for the recipe and the quote. Loved the products on the Q and the brown truck is warming up to head my way soon.
Sheryl
Your story reminds me of the old cartoon where you have the devil on one shoulder and the angel on the other. Anyway, I hope everyone has a Great Day!!
Hey Lisa,
Thanks for the recipe- looks like one I'll have to try. Also thanks for the reminder to feed the "good wolf". A great message to focus on since we are going into the season of Lent tomorrow.
Therese
So true. What you focus on grows. So, let's all focus on the good!
I am from Ohio and you are right, it is cold! I am ready for spring! Can't wait to try the lemon cake, my favorite flavor.
Love the wolf story, I think most of us feed the wrong one, I know I need to work on feeding the one that I want to win! Thanks for giving me something to think about today.
Loved the cake and the story! I think that is a story that everyone needs to hear. Thanks for sharing, Sherry :)
Love your recipes...Made copies of the smoothies...really good!
I LOVE that! I know I can get so caught up with sorrow, regret, etc. When that happens I have a pretty hard time of it. BUT when I focus on love, peace, joy and kindness...my spirit is refreshed and I feel AMAZING!:)
The cake sounds soooo yummy. Lemon happens to be my favorite! Glad you had fun.:)
Les
Welcome back Lisa! Utah must seem warm this week compared to Ohio...I'm in Logan and it's in the 40's at 8:30 am! I got the Slice from your Q show, Can hardly wait! I have a new baby coming and I have VOWED to stay on top of things using my stash of supplies with the help of Mr. Slice! wish me luck! Michelle
Julie,
The undiluted orange juice means the frozen kind without the water added yet. For the icing, just add the orange juice, powdered sugar and vegetable oil together, then poor over the top of the hot cake.
Have fun!
Lisa
Thank you so much!
That is a great story. I am always looking for good stories to help my boys determine good vs evil.
(and a reminder for myself also!)
Thanks for sharing!
Being from Ohio myself I can attest to it being very COLD...I am so ready for spring! That recipe looks YUMMY and I love lemon! Beautiful story about the wolves too...so true!
Great story...so true! I've always heard that what goes in...eventually comes out. Sort of the same thing.
Yummy looking cake!
Where in Ohio??? I was born and raised a Buckeye and still work in the state (live just across the river in Kentucky).
Leeann
I watched you on QVC...love your energy. Is David that much fun off air too? I also spied your pendant and I love it. Could you remind me who the artist is and if she has a website where she sells her treasures?
Thanks for sharing...you are so much fun...cindy
Lisa,
I made this cake last night and my family absolutely loved it!! I forgot to buy the concentrate so used the "regular" orange juice and it tasted great, the glaze just soaked into the cake a little more.
Have never met you, but love your blog and all the positivity you put out there. The two wolf story is great...and TRUE! I'm almost fully recovered from a painful brain surgery, and we always have a choice in how we approach our trials.
Yummy cake!!
You were wonderful on QVC!!!
I liked that story too.
Have a wonderful DAY!
I am getting the ingredients to make this cake. My grandma made one like it years ago.
Thank you for the recipe.....
The story about the two wolves reminded me of a book my kids and I just checked out of the library. "The Girl that Drew Pheonix" by Demi. If you have never read her picture books, you ought to. They are some of my favorites. Others include: "The Empty Pot" and "One Grain of Rice". They are beautifully illustrated and teach wonderful morals.
The story about the wolves remind me of a picture book I checked out at the library with my kids. "The Girl that Drew Pheonix" by Demi. If you haven't read any of her books, you ought to check them out. They are some of my favorite books of all times (even though they are picture books). "The Empty Pot" is my favorite. "One Grain of Rice" is also a lot of fun. They pictures are fabulous and they teach wonderful lessons for all!
Thanks for the recipe. I can't wait to give it a try. Since the snow doesn't want to give up here in Utah, I will bake a little springtime in the kitchen! :)
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