Happy Mother's Day In memory of Enid Amanda Skinner.

As many of you know, I lost my Grandmother last November. In memory of her wonderful spirit, I wanted to share with you something to "sweeten your mouth."

Grandma Skinner’s Cake Frosting

In loving memory of Enid Amanda Skinner, my grandma, I share with you

her legacy for life.

Ingredients: 1 egg white beaten stiff 2 T. Flour 2 T. Water 2 T. Butter ½ c. Crisco Add Powdered Sugar to desired stiffness 1 teaspoon of Almond extract

The photo to the right is one of my favorite photos of Enid. It was taken at a Gledhill reunion held on the lawn of the Gledhill lumber co. in Galion, Ohio. When I talked with her, a year ago about this photo, she said that a relative, a distant cousin, of hers had been chasing her around the picnic that day trying to kiss her. She was none to happy. I like to think that her face indicates her attitude towards that individual “ha ha you old fool” “guess again” suffice to say she was not interested in his advances. I miss her smile, this picture being the most accurate and beautiful example.

Directions:

1. Cream butter and Crisco together.

2. Add four, water.

3. Fold in beaten egg white (beat white in a separate clean bowl till peaks form)

4. Add almond extract and powdered sugar.

Mrs. Enid Amanda (Littler) Skinner (b. May 8, 1918, d. November 2006)

Everyone always was intrigued by my grandma’s first name. Enid is a name associated with Welsh ancestry. Enid means soul, life, and spirit. I never have heard of anyone so aptly named. She loved life and celebrating it. My memories of her from childhood are helping her bake cakes and other treats in preparation for the next party. She’d make and decorate a cake with the anticipation of the joy that would be had in feeding people fortifying their souls with spirit and kindness.