this season, you have no idea how many times i hovered around the apple aisles at my local supermarkets (whole foods included).  although the displays were quite spectacular (who can resist an apple), none rocked my take.  i was just about to follow a lead to hike thru an ancient hawaiian trail at higher elevation [...]

after having a slice of my take on ROSE’S heavenly CAKES:  Apple Upside-Down Cake (page 37), i told myself “there is something magical about caramel and fruits topping a butter cake . . . who needs buttercream or frosting after this?” this is the first recipe on the book, i promise after you make this, [...]