Friday, September 10, 2010

Writing Prompt: A Call For Manners

In a time when “plz” passes for “please” and “thx” for “thank you,” it’s no wonder that people’s use of manners and etiquette has become, well, abbreviated.

But some things are worth holding on to. (No passing gas at the kitchen table is one off the top of my head, thankyouverymuch.) So I ask, what piece of etiquette will you never forsake? And from where or whom did you learn it?

This could be a tribute to Grandma. A social commentary. A plea for reform. It’s up to you.

We all look forward to reading your work. Simply, e-mail: editor@hopscotchforwomen.com. The deadline is up to you.

Recipes

Recipe: Peach O' Cake

I am always cooking or baking. It’s my favorite pastime, because I find it relaxing, fun and gratifying. During one of my searches for a sweet treat, I came across this super easy recipe on Bakerella– a really great site if you like anything involving food.

Peach Crunch Cake

24.5 oz jar of sliced peaches in light syrup

1 package yellow cake mix

1 stick butter (1/2 cup), cut into 16 pieces

1 cup brown sugar

1/2 cup chopped walnuts

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

Evenly layer ingredients in a 13 X 9 dish, in order, starting with the peaches. (Can it get any easier?)

Bake for 40 minutes.

Serve warm or cold, with or without ice cream or whipped cream.

Submitted by Lynn Carbone
Staten Island, NY
Lynn has worked for the NYC Department of Sanitation for 23 years. She is lives in Staten Island with her husband, Patrick, and son, Brandon. She is an avid cake decorator and loves cooking, baking, and gardening.

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