The final part of our Rilla Blythe character arc is here! We can’t wait for you to join us in this wide-ranging conversation about Rilla’s moral growth arc in Rilla of Ingleside. We are absolutely thrilled to welcome back the phenomenal Dr. Laura Robinson—a celebrated L.M. Montgomery expert and professor—whose unparalleled insights bring Rilla’s sacrifices and moral courage to life.  If you want to know more about what Laura is doing, you can check out the L.M. Montgomery Institute for all sorts of amazing resources!

Inspired by:

Laura is inspired by the wartime cake recipe that was a Canadian specialty during WWI and is sharing it here!

Recipe for Wartime Cake, straight from the Robinson family archives!

2 cups white sugar

4 tbsp margarine (butter?)

1 cup chopped dates

1lb raisins

2 tsp cinnamon

2 tsp cloves and allspice (I put one of each)

2 cups boiling water

1 tsp salt

3 cups whole wheat flour

2 tsp soda (so Mum was notoriously bad at recording recipes, so I actually use 2 tsp of baking powder and ½ of salt and ½ of soda, as per a banana cake recipe I have)

Boil for 10 min, sugar, dates, raisins, water. When cool, add salt flour and soda. Mix well. Makes one ring cake or two loaves. Bake one hour in slow oven 300degrees or until done.

Kelly is inspired by Rilla’s coalition building with the Junior Reds so she recommends getting to know your neighbors and community, especially those you might not otherwise have anything in common with.  

Ragon is inspired by Rilla making change close to home and recommends fostering kittens through the ASPCA or local animal rescues.

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