Oh Jolene. A wonderful post as always (socio-cultural history, photos, recipe) but your sadness comes through too of course. We are all glued to the news here too and worry and suffer alongside. (We could all use a little MLK guidance right now). With love from your readers in 🇨🇦.
Thank you, Alison, I truly believe we (and the world!) will get through the “reign” of this administration, but it’s going to be rough for a while. Waving to you from Chicago! xx
The Greenland thing (!) is making me very anxious... especially when Orange Thing says that the "only thing" between the USA and Russia and China... is Greenland... (Hello???)
Eating more cake is definitely one answer, yes! xo
Thank you, Sydney, people of good will all around the world are horrified by this (not to mention, potentially or already impacted by US policy) waving across the Great Lakes to you! 🇺🇸 🇨🇦 xx
Lovely post, Jolene. Timely too. I am such a fan of these grand cakes like marble cake because they have represented moments in time. They help us remember.
Where are the great leaders like MLK when we need them most? Sadly, they are gone, but the people who are protesting in the streets against the shocking injustices and violence perpetrated by their own government must be their own leaders in stopping this push to end our precious democracy.
But of course we also need sustenance to fuel the fight. The marble pound cake from Anne Byrn and the Ebenezer Baptist Church Cookbook is the perfect symbol for this moment, as it was in 1963. My bet is it’s as delicious as it looks.
Thanks for this timely and excellent piece, Jolene.
Thank you, Ruth, we could use MLK right now. It’s struck me (and your city experienced this ICE madness first) that the citizens and the governors and mayors in California, Oregon, Illinois and now Minnesota are the ones “holding it down.” Where is the leadership out of DC?
This was a very poignant piece, Jolene. It made me even sadder than I am already but MLK's words and all those truly good, kind, and compassionate people making thousands of sandwiches filled my heart. It reminded me that those people still do exist and many have taken to the street in protest of our government (if that's what one can call it). Thank you for bringing some hope and happiness into the day.
Thank you, Andrea, I agree, people of good will are ALWAYS going to prevail, it just is gonna take time, and, unfortunately things will likely get worse before they get better. How is this being reported in Spain? xx
There's a lot of news on the latest in the US, especially regarding Venezuela. The Spanish (socialist) president came out against Trump's actions immediately. Minnesota and ICE probably get lesser play but there's shock and horror across the airwaves. So very sad.
Oh Jolene. A wonderful post as always (socio-cultural history, photos, recipe) but your sadness comes through too of course. We are all glued to the news here too and worry and suffer alongside. (We could all use a little MLK guidance right now). With love from your readers in 🇨🇦.
YES! From another Canadian. I feel teary as I read this. But strengthened too. Sustaining sustenance...
Thank you, Alison, I truly believe we (and the world!) will get through the “reign” of this administration, but it’s going to be rough for a while. Waving to you from Chicago! xx
The Greenland thing (!) is making me very anxious... especially when Orange Thing says that the "only thing" between the USA and Russia and China... is Greenland... (Hello???)
Eating more cake is definitely one answer, yes! xo
Smothered in maple syrup, of course.
Exactly.
Thank you, Sydney, people of good will all around the world are horrified by this (not to mention, potentially or already impacted by US policy) waving across the Great Lakes to you! 🇺🇸 🇨🇦 xx
Having a little cry over this on the south coast of the UK ❤️
Aww, Jenny, waving to you from over here. Mel left a comment below, reacting to your comment. xx
Lovely post, Jolene. Timely too. I am such a fan of these grand cakes like marble cake because they have represented moments in time. They help us remember.
So true, Anne, these cakes help us remember. xx
What a time. And to use another quote, “when you feel like you’re going through hell, keep going.” And in the meantime, there’s cake. ❤️
One of my favorite bits of wisdom. ❤️
I repeat it regularly! 😅
Having this cake is, indeed, poignant. I'm having a little cry here in Florida (nod to Jenny in the comment below mine).
Thanks Mel. Eye water all around xx
Thank you, Mel. xx
Where are the great leaders like MLK when we need them most? Sadly, they are gone, but the people who are protesting in the streets against the shocking injustices and violence perpetrated by their own government must be their own leaders in stopping this push to end our precious democracy.
But of course we also need sustenance to fuel the fight. The marble pound cake from Anne Byrn and the Ebenezer Baptist Church Cookbook is the perfect symbol for this moment, as it was in 1963. My bet is it’s as delicious as it looks.
Thanks for this timely and excellent piece, Jolene.
Thank you, Ruth, we could use MLK right now. It’s struck me (and your city experienced this ICE madness first) that the citizens and the governors and mayors in California, Oregon, Illinois and now Minnesota are the ones “holding it down.” Where is the leadership out of DC?
No kidding! Where are they? The silence is deafening, though thankfully not from the protesters and governors of these great states. It gives me hope.
Me too.
That is one hell of an inspirational quote that remains accurate all these years later <heavy sigh>
So true, Amie! xx
Love this Jolene, thanks for taking us down memory lane, and offering delicious delights along the way. ❤️
Thank you, Sabrina, waving to you from Chicago! (The city is packed for the Bears 🐻 Rams 🐏 game!) ❤️
Cake for just a moment of respite. Such sad and troubling times.
Yes, Julia, with a good cup of tea. 🫖 ❤️
Troubling times. Thanks for providing some new details, for me at least, about that famous day
Thank you, Vicki, I found the story of the sandwich-making volunteers so inspiring. xx
This was a very poignant piece, Jolene. It made me even sadder than I am already but MLK's words and all those truly good, kind, and compassionate people making thousands of sandwiches filled my heart. It reminded me that those people still do exist and many have taken to the street in protest of our government (if that's what one can call it). Thank you for bringing some hope and happiness into the day.
Thank you, Andrea, I agree, people of good will are ALWAYS going to prevail, it just is gonna take time, and, unfortunately things will likely get worse before they get better. How is this being reported in Spain? xx
There's a lot of news on the latest in the US, especially regarding Venezuela. The Spanish (socialist) president came out against Trump's actions immediately. Minnesota and ICE probably get lesser play but there's shock and horror across the airwaves. So very sad.
A beautiful commemoration of history and the moment we are in. Thank you Jolene...this cake is a ceremony of ALL the things that Dr. King taught us❤️
What a beautiful way to put it, Christene. xx
I have Anne's new book...in this cake the "Chocolate Marble Cake," page 336? Thank you!
I’m not sure, Pam, I have Anne’s book, too, the recipe in the post is from the EBC cookbook. xx
Thank you, Jolene! Both cakes look amazing!