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I have been making favorites from John Hadamuscin’s Special Occasions  Cookbook forever. But I have never made these Hudson Valley Apple Crumb Bars. I have a laundry list that I make when I first look at the cookbook. And, I noticed there are “several” recipes I have never made. This is one of them… More to come….

Sadly, when I was Googling his name I noticed that he passed away September 1, 2018. I have several of his cookbooks, and have made many recipes from them (Apple Pandowdy, Orange Pumpkin Muffins and Summer Meatloaf). All were extremely good. For me, his cooking and recipes were compatible to Lee Bailey who’s recipes I “LOVE”. Both had cookbooks come out around the same time. I look at John’s picture in his Special Occasions cookbook with his dark hair, and can’t believe it was 30 years ago! Recent pictures of him show hos gray hair. That’s when you ask yourself…where is the time going? It proves cookbooks and recipes are timeless. It seems like yesterday I got this cookbook! Yesterday I made that Apple Pandowdy. But yet, his recipes are still wholesome and delicious, and will live on for generations to come.

I will finally make these Hudson Valley Apple Crumb Bars in honor of you John! Thank you for such inspiration….apparently I’ve learned from the  best. RIP.

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