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This spring, Interfaith Philadelphia is sharing stories and recipes from around our region. Today's recipe for Shaky-Shakes and Popcorn comes from one of our 2020 Dare To Understand Awardees,  Milan Kunz . If you want to try making this recipe yourself, take a photo and share it with us on  Facebook !  Shaky-shakes and Popcorn for Family Night Since 1915, our Church has encouraged members to hold a weekly Family Home Evening (FHE) on Monday evening, or whenever possible. There are no scheduled Church meetings on Monday evening because it is reserved for Family Home Evening. The purpose of FHE is to help families strengthen bonds of love with each other, as well as provide an atmosphere where parents can teach their children principles of the gospel.  For most families, FHE includes music, prayer, a short lesson, a game or fun activity, and treats. Our family’s favorite treat was “shaky-shakes” and popcorn. Now,...

This spring, Interfaith Philadelphia is sharing stories and recipes from around our region. Today's recipe for Darn Good Lemon Cake comes from one of our 2020 Dare To Understand Awardees, Rev. Steven Lawrence. If you want to try baking this recipe yourself, take a photo and share it with us on Facebook !  "My mother gave me a bread-making machine and later a book called The Cake Doctor . It provides simple instructions for great cakes. As I used the book, I discovered that I am a baker, not a cook, at heart. Cooking is an art. Cooking is a world of a "pinch" and "salt to taste" and other instructions that change from person to person. Baking is a science. A cup of this and a teaspoon of that; it's about precise measurements, not approximations.  I bake cakes for classes I teach, and for church members on request. Cake helps the student have a pleasant memory of a tough class. I make a lemon cake and a chocolate cake. Ironically, I have a food allergy...