Strawberry Cake
by Pat Tomita
1 box Strawberry Cake mix
1 box (3.5oz.) Instant Vanilla Pudding
1 cup Oil
3 eggs
1 cup Strawberry Soda Sugar
1 cup Sifted Powdered Sugar
Glaze:
1 cup sifted powdered sugar
2 tbsp. strawberry soda
Preheat oven to 350 degrees, Grease and flour 13”x9”x2” pan. In large bowl, combine all ingredients with electric mixer. Beat 4 minutes on medium speed. Pour mixture into pan and bake for 30 minutes (or until inserted toothpick comes out clean). While cake is baking, make the glaze by mixing the powdered sugar and strawberry soda together until smooth. Drizzle strawberry glaze over warm cake.
The BWA Membership meeting was held on June 11th. Council member Yuki Lei Sugimura was our speaker, and she shared her family’s history with Buddhism, and how our temple was part of her family life and upbringing.
The next Hosha day is scheduled for Thursday, July 6, at 8:00 a.m. All temple members are welcomed to join our dedicated BWA members in helping with Hosha. If you are interested in participating on Hosha Day, please come to the temple at the designated time. No need to sign-up.
The BWA will be donating baked items and snacks to Lanai Hongwanji Mission for its Obon on July 8th.
SAVE THE DATE: The 2023 Autumn Craft and Food Fair will be held on October 21st from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon in the Wailuku Hongwanji Social Hall and Courtyard. Vendor booth/table space is limited, however, there are a few spaces available. If interested in participating in the Craft and Food Fair, please contact Gwen Hiraga at (808) 280-0854 by August 31, 2023.
Happy Birthday to our members born in July: Margaret Honda, Tamara Manley, Machiko Moriyasu, Jane Nishiguchi, Celeste Rabang, Phyllis Sato, Florence Tanaka and Judy Toba Stillwell.
The BWA extends its condolences to the family of Fumie Hanada, a long-time BWA member.
