A to Z Challenge April 2020 Letter R

As soon as we got up I reminded Charlie I needed to complete my post for the A to Z Challenge. Charlie asked me what letter we were on. I let Charlie know I was a tad bit behind.

Charlie said mom I can help you catch up what letter are we sharing this morning. I let Charlie know I was on R. As soon as I said this Charlies says lets share Rummikub which we play a lot.

Sharing Rummikub was fine with me as we use Rummikub in Homeschooling. Which Charlie thought you might be able to use this game as well for.

I let Charlie know I would need a dessert that begin with R as well. Charlie searched online and said mom, how about sharing a Rum cake recipe. I told Charlie that would be perfect.

Charlie being Charlie said mom make sure you let people know the cake contains Rum so they will not give it to children. I let Charlie know the Alcohol cooks out and he said I’m glad I wouldn’t want to get anyone drunk. LOL

Preview: Rummikub by Pressman

Ages 8 and up, 2-4 players

It’s really no surprise that Rummikub is so popular – it has all the elements that make a great game: it’s easy to learn and fast moving, it’s different every time it’s played, it combines luck and strategy, and it changes quickly so every player has a chance to win until the very end.

Players take turns placing numbered tiles in runs and groups, rummy style. The ‘board’ continually changes as players adjust the tiles on the table. Be the first player to play every tile on your rack to win.

• With more than 55 million units sold, Rummikub is one of the most-played games worldwide!
• Ideal for people of different ages to play together, making it a great family game
• Reinforces STEM skills like sequencing and pattern recognition
• Featuring one-piece tile racks and brightly-colored, easy-to-read numbered tiles
• Includes 106 tiles, four playing racks, and instructions
• For 2 to 4 players
• For ages 8 and above

• Rum Cake
• Ingredients

• 1 cup chopped walnuts
• 1 (18.25 ounce) package yellow cake mix
• ½ cup dark rum
• 4 eggs
• ½ cup water
• ½ cup vegetable oil
• 1 (3.5 ounce) package instant vanilla pudding mix

Glaze

• ½ cup butter
• ⅛ cup water
• ½ cup white sugar
• ¼ cup rum

Instructions Checklist

• Step 1 Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease and flour a 10 inch tube or Bundt pan. Sprinkle nuts over the bottom of the pan.
• Step 2Mix together the cake mix, 1/2 cup dark rum, eggs, 1/2 cup water, oil, and vanilla pudding mix. Pour batter over the nuts in the pan.
• Step 3Bake for 1 hour. Cool, and invert cake on a serving plate. Prick the top of the cake.
• Step 4To Make The Glaze: Melt the butter in a saucepan. Stir in 1/8 cup water and the 1/2 cup sugar. Boil for 5 minutes, stirring constantly. Remove glaze from heat, and stir in 1/4 cup rum. Drizzle and smooth evenly over the top and sides.

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Thank you,

Glenda, Charlie and David Cates