Sandcastle Cake

The difficulty level of this cake is extreme.  Many things can go wrong.  However, careful attention to detail will result in a great conversational piece.  Order the cakepan and go from there.

I'm not including a recipe because any cake will do.  Preparation is everything, however.

Preheat the oven to 350F.  

Spray the cake pan generously with spray shortening.  Dust the cakepan with flour, coating everything liberally.

Make the cake according to directions.  Bake for 45 to 55 minutes.  Shut oven off and leave cake in oven for a few minutes to settle.  Cool on a cooling rack for a minimum of one to two hours.  If you try to remove the cake too early, it will crack or fall apart.  If that happens, do not despair...sandcastles get broken so you can still serve it with humor!

Barbecued Steak

Barbecued Steak

Hot and sultry weather can be challenging if you have no air conditioning.  Barbecued food solves that issue if you cook outdoors and avoid heating your kitchen up even more than usual.  My grandmother, Lucy Piermarini, often cooked in her summer kitchen which was located in the basement of her home.  She had no air conditioning and didn't seem to mind the heat.  It did not matter what my grandmother cooked, it was always delicious!  This barbecue marinade will make whatever meat you choose to grill taste great.

Marinade:

1 can of beer

1 tsp. of rosemary

1 tsp. of garlic powder

1 orange, diced and split into pieces

Put the meat in a marinade dish/pan.  Add all the ingredients.  Marinate for several hours.  Baste with barbecue sauce.  Grill the meat to your preferred choice of finish.