Foolproof French Apple Cake

I make this French apple cake every week in autumn. During apple picking time, it's a must. I live in coastal New England between the ocean and an apple orchard.

French Apple Cake

In general, no one needs much advice. Even when requested, all anyone is searching for is sincere compassion and understanding. Phrases like "You need to" or "Why are you doing that?" can be interpreted (by stressed but fully functional humans) as arrogant and annoying. Gentle suggestions are usually okay. Attempting to boss or bend people to your will never works. Take a leap of faith, believing that people have great potential to figure it all out. In their own time and in their own way, they invariably do. Quiet support and heartfelt prayers are a good idea. Coffee and cake are always welcome too.

Curried Butternut Squash And Sweet Potato Soup

Once in awhile, I get jazz-hands-excited about a culinary creation. This soup is the bomb diggity. Who am I if not confident in at least one area of my life? You understand. 

This beautiful butternut squash soup with sweet potatoes, apples, mild curry and swirls of creamy coconut milk is our delicious lunch today. I highly recommend coming home to it after a long walk (preferable with a beagle) in the autumn air.  

Easy Brown Sugar Skillet Apples

The French love apple cakes, compotes and desserts. This easy-to-prepare recipe is deliciously warm and sweet….think tart apples with just a hint of cinnamon, coated with a caramelized sugar glaze. Your kitchen will smell so cozy as it cooks.