Thirty-seven years ago today, my younger brother Arnold was born.  I remember he had the pinkest little toes, the fairest skin, and I thought a mango-shaped of a head .  I remember the first time I saw him, then many months of blur.  Then when he turned 1-year old, the whole world  watched Thrilla in Manila.  I didn’t  remember that boxing match, but I saw the clipping tucked between the pages of his baby book.  My brother may be all grown up, but he will always be my little brother.  Happy Birthday, Arnold!  

For the Apple Love Blog Hop, I made Apple Strudel in the Round, adapted from LA Times Test Kitchen.  For the original recipe, please click here.  I used cardamom instead of cinnamon.

notes

1. This is so easy to make, and it’s something I will definitely make again!
2. Takes a little planning.  Make sure everything you need is ready before starting assembly.

Special thanks to Junia, for organizing this Blog Hop!  Please visit her site Mis Pensamientos here.

Please join in on the #applelove fun by linking up any apple recipe from the month of October 2011. Don’t forget to link back to this post, so that your readers know to come stop by the #applelove event! The twitter hashtag is #applelove .

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