MitÃ¡kuye OyÃ¡sâiÅ (All Are Related) is a phrase from the Lakota language. It reflects the world view of interconnectedness held by the Lakota people of North America. This concept and phrase is expressed in many Yankton Sioux prayers, as well as by ceremonial people in other Lakota communities. The phrase translates in English as all my relatives, we are all related, or all my relations.. It is a prayer of oneness and harmony with all forms of life: other people, animals, birds, insects, trees and plants, and even rocks, rivers, mountains and valleys.
Both Swiss and Italian meringue (or mousseline) buttercream is made by whipping egg whites and adding to a sugared syrup that has been cooked to 240 F. This technique yields a stable buttercream suitable for cake decorating and can be stored at room temperature for two to three days.
With these simple tips, you can have your cake and eat it too - in one piece! When a cake is freshly baked, it needs time to set. Keep the cake in its pan and let it cool on a rack for the time the recipe specifies - usually 15-20 minutes - before attempting to remove it. Try not to let it cool completely before removing it. Most cakes are best unmolded from their pan while they are still warm, otherwise they tend to stick.