I’m back with a tasty new recipe from the Ukraine. But before I get
into the recipe, I want to share with you an inspiring story of
success that Heifer has had at the Liubin boarding school, which
houses over 100 orphans with learning disabilities near Lviv,
Ukraine. In 2000 the school received 10 heifers and 5 cows. To put
it in the words of the Heifer country director for the Ukraine, Nadia
Zholinska, “With the help from Heifer all of these children’s lives
have become easier, which was the goal all along.” Not only are the
children responsible for the care of the animals, they learn how to
milk the cows, and use the manure as fertilizer to help increase crop
yields in the area. Many of the children who were once sullen and
unenthusiastic have now regained a new sense of hope and
accomplishment. With your continued help and support, Heifer will be
able to continue with these awesome projects.
Now for the recipe! The ingredient that relates to the Heifer
project in the Ukraine for this recipe is milk. I hope you enjoy
making and eating this Poppy Seed cake just as much as I have.
GRANDMA MARKIW’S POPPY SEED CAKE
Ingredients:
3/4 c. poppy seed (soak overnight)
3/4 c. milk
1 tsp. vanilla
3/4 c. butter
1 1/4 c. sugar
2 c. flour
2 1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. salt
4 egg whites
Pour boiling water over poppy seeds and drain over a fine sieve. Cover
with the milk and soak overnight.
Cream the butter; add sugar gradually and beat until light. Sitr in
the vanilla and poppy seeds. Beat well. Add the flour gradually to the
first mixture, stirring until well blended. Beat the egg whites until
stiff and fold into batter. Spoon into a buttered cake pan.
Bake in a moderate over at 350 degrees for about 30 minutes or until
done when tested. Remove from pan and place on a cake rack to cool.
Ice with a favorite chocolate icing.
