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February 1, 2010

TRIED 'N' TRUE: Make something special for loved ones on Valentine’s Day

Well, we just got through the holidays, and guess what is coming up?

Valentine’s Day.

I always like to try and make something special for my husband, Gene, and anyone who’s extra special.

We always do something special once a month for whoever has a birthday in the month.

We have none for February. So make something special for your loved ones.

I have been asked what you can do with plums.

My friend Reta has given me a plum tree. Hopefully, I’ll get some plums next year. They have all different kinds of upside-down cakes — why not plum?

Plum Upside-Down Cake

1/3 cup margarine

1/2 cup brown sugar

2 pounds fresh plums (pitted and halved)

2 eggs

2/3 cup sugar

1 cup flour

1 teaspoon baking powder

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/3 cup hot water

1/2 teaspoon lemon extract

whipped cream (optional)

• Melt margarine in a 10-inch ovenproof pan.

• Sprinkle brown sugar over margarine.

• Arrange plum halves, cut side down in single layer over sugar, set aside.

• In a bowl, beat eggs until thick and lemon-colored.

• Gradually beat in sugar.

• Combine dry ingredients.

• Add to egg mixture and mix well.

• Blend water and lemon extract and beat into batter.

• Pour over plums.

• Bake at 350 degrees for 40 to 45 minutes.

• Immediately invert onto a serving plate.

Serve with whipped topping if desired.

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