Makena's Pineapple Upside Down Cake

Pictured above: Andre with a slice of Makena's Mom's Pineapple Upside Down Cake, baked in a dutch oven as per tradition.  Throughout this episode, join the Apple Seed team as they explore family food traditions by preparing a a dutch oven pineapple upside down cake- recipe courtesy of Makena & the Bauss family. Stories included in this episode:  The Challah That Ate Chelm (1:36) The author of more than a twenty books and audio books for children, families and adults, Mark Binder transmits joy through story. the author of more than a twenty books and audio books for children, families and adults. Since 2000, he has performed before more than 185,000 listeners of all ages in more than 1,200 performances where he shares folk tales, fairy tales, family tales with humor and heart. To learn more about Mark Binder's work visit markbinder.com It's Not the Food, It's the Fellowship (10:36) Dolores Hydock’s vivacious style fills the stage with what one reviewer called “a swirl of characters and a cascade of lovely language.” Her funny, affectionate stories about family fireworks, food fads, true love, turnip greens, and other peculiarities of everyday life are full of wit and energy, and her award-winning adaptations of oral histories, medieval adventures, and traditional tales make the magic of other lives and other times come alive. To learn more about Dolores Hydock's work visit www.storypower.org Chopped Herring (46:55) Bob is an expansive and joyous storyteller , teacher, and an award-winning author of books for children and adults. Accompanying himself with flute and drum, Bob brings warmth and wit to traditional and original stories. To learn more about Bob Reiser's work visit www.bobtales.com