Upside down cake recipe : in response to requests

This recipe is in response to the requests I got from friends in the Blogosphere and FB. THe upside down cake photo is posted here. Please take note that my version had no cherries. Thank you for the requests and hope you'll enjoy it. I'll try to bake one tomorrow that I can post a new photo.

1/4 cup butter
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1 cup cake flour (sifted)
1/2 cup sugar
1 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. salt
1/4 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup whole milk
1 egg
1/2 tsp. vanilla
1 can pineapple slices in syrup
cherries (I didn't use)

1. Drain can of pineapple, saving the syrup.
2. Place butter in 8" pan, melt in the oven while preheating to 375°F.
3. Sprinkle brown sugar over melted butter. Arrange whole pineapple slices and cherries (in centers of pineapple slices) over the brown sugar in pan.
4. In a bowl, mix cake flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, softened butter, milk, egg, vanilla and 2 tablespoons of the pineapple syrup.
5. Slowly pour batter into the pan.
6. Bake at 375°F for 30 to 35 minutes or until cake is golden and has pulled away from the edges slightly.

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Free VIP album recording experience!

This is a Sponsored Post written by me on behalf of Popstation. All opinions are 100% mine.

This ain't a joke. Seriously, there is a contest that could take you to your dream to become a recording artist. There is no need to join a national singing contest just to be very popular or be on top of The Charts. PopStation, an online music & entertainment singing experience, is giving a huge chance to people with singing talents to show their prowess and qualify for an Album Deal.

TO be qualified, participants should register first at www.popstation.com. Next step is download the Popstation Studio, a software, to be able to record one song and upload the recording to the site. The software is absolutely free so there is no harm in your pockets. Original Popstation songs are released Monday – Thursday (M – Hip Hop & R&B, T – Country, W – Pop, Th – Rock) and are available in the practice rooms for 2 weeks. ALong with that, it is encourage to create a profile on the site, itself, and upload original photos. I'd like to emphasize that downloading and recording is limited to one song at a time or per competition only. Winners may either get any of the following prizes :

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Facebook outage

It's been 46 minutes since I updated my FB status. Til now, there is no progress at all. The last update is 3 hours ago by Ruth. So this means that Facebook has been offline for quite a while. The website is working a bit but it doesn't show the updates of my friends. Hmn...BF is teasing me yah. Now that I have time for my online activities but it ain't letting me. Oh well , I might as well drop EC to make my stay a fruitful one. Haven't dropped yesterday, for sure this is a lot of cliks for me tonight.

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The Holiday excitement begins

This is a Sponsored Post written by me on behalf of Hiltons of Branson. All opinions are 100% mine.

Experience a different kind of Holiday season and reminisce the Ozark Mountain Christmas memories. It's time to pack the needed stuff and make a trip to Branson, Missouri . The event, the Ozark Mountain Christmas is part of Hilton Hotels' promotion with all the great Holiday packages. Choose any from following :

• It’s a Wonderful Life - price starts at $329 per night and runs from Nov 15 to Dec 23. The package is so perfect for a group vacation and for the shopaholics alike. The Branson Landing passport is pact with discounts at the many select shops and restaurants around Branson as well as the relaxing treatment at Aspire Medical Spa.
• Santa’s Coming to Town - the package starts at $189 per night and runs from Friday to Sunday, Nov 15 to Dec 23. This is the best pick for a family Holiday vacation. Kids would enjoy the time with Santa Claus' wife, Mrs. Claus as she tells stories at the lobby of the Hilton Branson Convention Center Hotel. The excitement does not end there as Santa himself will deliver tons of presents with cookies and milk to participating guests rooms .

A holiday treat for yourself, family and or for a friend is one of the best Christmas gifts to share. The above mentioned packages and other packages found on the website are gifts of the Hilton Promenade at Branson Landing and Hilton Branson Convention Center Hotel for this Holiday just for the valued guests. The Holiday excitement begins at the Hilton Hotels. Come on now and enjoy the treat!

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Another fussy day

The 'lil was so fussy today. I just couldn't understand what she wanted. She started so fine in the morning til afternoon but when the sun started to hide, there she was and just unstoppable. She wanted to take a nap but she was fighting it and me. Poor mama, the 'lil girl was kicking and slapping her face.

She just went to bed just a couple of minutes ago. Actually, she fell asleep on the kitchen floor. She must be so tired and couldn't bear it anymore. When I checked on her, she was laying on the pillow she brought herself. I had to bring her to the bedroom, massage her head, back and tummy gently that she would feel calm and forget about her crying times.

Parenting is really a roller coaster rider. SOmetimes the kid is so great, sometimes not. I still have a long ride with the 'lil one, a never ending ride.

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Charter’s Ultra60 Mbps service : one of the fastest in the US

This is a Sponsored Post written by me on behalf of Charter. All opinions are 100% mine.

So far, I am a bit satisfied with my internet connection. It ain't the fastest in town and definitely not the cheapest. Because it's affordable per se, the speed is slower, too. There are online jobs that aren't done in a second or two all because of the slow internet connection. Downloading some multi-media files take time to process. I have to wait for the buffer to be done before I can watch my favorite Filipino television shows. When it comes to games, I don't have that much problem as I don't have time to spare on it. But hey, I am not in the position to complain. The hubby is the one busting his butt to pay our bills. Just thankful that my basic needs are well taken care of. All I have to do is take care of the 'lil one and the house as well.

In 2010, things will be different for some internet buffs. It is happening already in St. Louis and that's because of the emergence of charter ultra fast 60 internet service, one of the fastest in the United States. St Louis people are fortunate to be having the kind of internet service from Charter. They can do their stuff online in no time whether downloading files or playing online games. Now, the Charter's Ultra60 Mbps service is available in Southern California and will be spreading out in other major cities all throughout the United States in a manner of time.

Since I live in the very South of United States, I guess Charter’s Ultra60 Mbps service is not coming that soon here. Good for a friend who is in California, she is enjoying the services provided by Charter. What a lucky lady.

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