We were asked to make and serve hot cider for Hark Sunday.  Sometimes hot cider can taste watered down, and weak.  I wanted a hearty drink. Backstory:  A year or more ago, Kyle’s (my nephew) beautiful wife Ashley served us apple cider laced with caramel syrup.  It was good.  She said it was similar to […]

Fall is here, and apples are abundant.   Why not make a Fresh Apple Cake? This Fresh Apple Cake recipe came from my friend Mrs. Ralph- as in Ralph Lauren (She has his style and flair! – And she is also an excellent cook.).  The cake is easy breezy and so delicious.  When Mrs. Ralph […]