MitÃ¡kuye OyÃ¡sâiÅ (All Are Related) is a phrase from the Lakota language. It reflects the world view of interconnectedness held by the Lakota people of North America. This concept and phrase is expressed in many Yankton Sioux prayers, as well as by ceremonial people in other Lakota communities. The phrase translates in English as all my relatives, we are all related, or all my relations.. It is a prayer of oneness and harmony with all forms of life: other people, animals, birds, insects, trees and plants, and even rocks, rivers, mountains and valleys.
Both Swiss and Italian meringue (or mousseline) buttercream is made by whipping egg whites and adding to a sugared syrup that has been cooked to 240 F. This technique yields a stable buttercream suitable for cake decorating and can be stored at room temperature for two to three days.
Heavy Fruit cakes with alcohol can be made well ahead of time, un-iced over 6 months, ice a week or so before serving! Lighter fruit cakes can be made 3-5 days in advance (the more fruit the longer on that scale but 3 is pretty safe) and can usually be stored iced. Bread cakes (like banana bread) will last 3 days.