The pineapple is a Bromeliad, a succulent plant of the tropics. Bromeliads come in all shapes, sizes, and colors. Once grown in great numbers on the islands, pineapples have long been a symbol of hospitality. In the spirit of hospitality, here’s my favorite Carrot Cake Recipe (I make it in muffin tins):

Pineapple Carrot Cake

1 C Oil 2 C Sugar
4 Eggs 2 C shredded raw Carrots
1 tsp. Vanilla 1 20 oz. Can Crushed Pineapple in Juice, Drained

2 C WW Flour (Unbleached, Gluten-free, or White Flour optional substitutes)
2 tsp. Baking Powder 1 1/2 tsp. Baking Soda
1/2 C Chopped Nuts 2 tsp. Cinnamon

Combine the first six ingredients in one bowl, and combine the remaining dry ingredients in a larger bowl. Add the wet ingredients to the dry, and mix until just moist (do not over mix). Fill 3 9” round pans or one 13x9” pan. Bake at 350 for 35-40 min. Cool on a rack before frosting with Cream Cheese frosting.

Original Watercolor:

• 15"Hx11"W: SOLD

Open-edition Paper Giclée prints:

• 11"Wx14"H mat (image is 7.5"Wx10.5"H)= $65

• 16"Wx20"H mat (image is 10.5"Wx14.5"H)= $120

Limited-edition, Gallery-wrapped, Canvas Giclée prints:

• Image size: 16”Wx20”H gallery-wrapped, stretched canvas = $440.00

• Image size: 16”Wx20”H gallery-wrapped, unstretched canvas, ready-to-assemble (stretcher bars not included) = $265.00

• Image Size: 18”Wx24”H gallery-wrapped, stretched canvas = $595.00

• Image Size: 18”Wx24”H gallery-wrapped, unstretched canvas, ready-to-assemble (stretcher bars not included) = $325.00

• Image Size: 24”Wx36”H gallery-wrapped, stretched canvas = $1,130.00

• Image Size: 24”Wx36”H gallery-wrapped, unstretched canvas, ready-to-assemble (stretcher bars not included) = $760.00

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© Patrice Federspiel/Art of Aloha - Published  2/15/17