πŸ₯€ This cake is made with SODA POP (and it's amazing)


Hi friends!

I hope you're having a great week! We spent Monday and Tuesday at an amusement and water park with some family friends, and it was such a fun (and exhausting!) way to kick off the week. Between the roller coasters and the water slides, I think we covered every possible way to get soaked and dizzy at the same time. In between all the splashing and screaming (the good kind), I managed to sneak in some time in the kitchen too.

Here's what's new this week:

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πŸ₯€ 7UP Cake (New)​
This old-fashioned pound cake gets its light, tender crumb and subtle citrus flavor from a can of 7UP. It's simple, it's sweet, and it's the kind of cake your grandma probably made without even glancing at a recipe card. 1950s Recipe

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πŸͺ Hermit Cookies (New)​
These spiced, chewy cookies are packed with warm spices, raisins, and nuts, and they only get better the longer they sit. If you've never had a hermit cookie before, you're in for a real treat. 1940s Recipe

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🍯 Homemade Sweet and Sour Sauce (Updated)​
I gave this one some fresh love with clearer instructions and helpful tips to make it foolproof. It's one of those sauces that makes everything from egg rolls to chicken taste like takeout, right from your own kitchen. My grandpa's Recipe

Thanks so much for being here and for following along each week. I truly appreciate your support, and I hope you find a recipe (or two!) to add to your menu this week.

Have a wonderful weekend!

Warmly,
Heidi (aka Lulu)

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