On Oct 3, 10:54*pm, Wayne Boatwright >
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> On Sat 03 Oct 2009 02:43:00p, Mr. Joseph Littleshoes Esq. told us...
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> > dsi1 wrote:
> >> Kris wrote:
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> >>> Good morning all and happy weekend,
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> >>> We're hosting a dear friend next week whom we haven't seen in like 2
> >>> 1/2 years. He *loves* pineapple upside-down cake.
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> >>> I have a recipe I've used a couple of times (from the 50's Betty
> >>> Crocker cookbook), and it's good, but I think I could make one better
> >>> with the right recipe.
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> >>> Could anyone help me with this??? I will gladly help you with a recipe
> >>> you might be looking for in return.
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> >>> Many thanks,
> >>> Kris
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> >> I like to use crushed pineapple in my cake. No doubt sliced pineapple
> >> looks a lot more spectacular however I don't like how some slices of
> >> cake will give you a little piece of pine while others seems to give you
> >> almost a full slice. It all seems so ... unfair.
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> > Using the same "upside down" technique for various other fruits is very
> > nice also.
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> > I have an apple upside down cake recipe that works very well with
> > peaches, strawberries or pears.
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> One of my favorite variations is made with pears with gingerbread as the
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Speaking of gingerbread and upside down - I have a recipe for
gingerbread, baked with sliced apples and molasses and I can't
remember what else in the bottom of the pan - served upside down-style
(apples on top) - one of my favorite fall desserts.

N.