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.
Place Angel food, sponge and chiffon cakes unfrosted in large freezer bags and freeze for up to 3 months. To thaw frozen home-baked cakes, loosen wrap on frozen unfrosted cakes and thaw at room temperature 2 to 3 hours. Loosen wrap on frozen frosted cakes and thaw overnight in refrigerator.If freezing the cakes longer than one week you can also add a third layer, using tin foil, to help prevent frost buildup on the cake.) If you have already iced the cake, stick it in the freezer to harden the frosting first, then wrap it in plastic wrap.