Turns out Paul’s performance as Depp is nothing to write home about. I love that tonight’s lead-off sketch is now heavily featuring TWO newbies, as Paul (in his first noteworthy SNL role) has now shown up as Vanessa-as-Miley’s interviewee, Johnny Depp. Odd to see in retrospect that the first installment of this soon-to-be-recurring-sketch has Bryan playing Billy Ray Cyrus, given the fact that Jason would take over the role in all subsequent installments. This is an important moment for her, as it ends up being her breakout role. Vanessa’s take on Miley Cyrus is very solid. Wow, it shows a lot of confidence on SNL’s part to place such a big Vanessa Bayer showcase in the lead-off spot of this episode, when Vanessa’s only in her second episode as a featured player. Miley Cyrus (VAB) doesn’t let Johnny Depp (PAB) say much Pretty funny interaction between Andy and Nasim. A decent and strangely-kinda-cool premise of a version of Pepto-Bismol that’s marketed as a malt liquor for clubbing. Pepto-Bismol Ice brings diarrhea relief during a night of clubbing

Nothing particularly noteworthy about the song, except a laugh from the big photo of “Bryan Cranston” (really Bill Paxton) that Nasim is briefly seen carrying into the shot. Geez, they’re wasting Bryan on a freakin’ song-and-dance monologue? And a very generic one at that? (*sigh*) Funny underwear photos of Bryan Cranston throughout his career. Host hopes to up his name recognition with “Charlie Kane” variant Bobby’s nervousness and whininess as Rouse is pretty funny. Good turn with Andy’s Emanuel giving Bobby’s Pete Rouse frightening, overly-intense advice. A bit of a shame this is one of the last times we’re going to see it (he makes one more appearance in the cold opening of this season’s Jeff Bridges episode). I always love Andy’s portrayal of Rahm Emanuel. Rahm Emanuel (ANS) & new chief of staff Pete Rouse (BOM) are antithetical The opinions on this blog, as always, are my own.Segments are rated on a scale of 1-5 stars “Great Grandma’s Apple Juice Cake” – it has a nice ring to it!Īre there certain foods that bring back childhood memories? Do you continue the tradition with your own kids? Perhaps one day, my grandkids will think of this cake as belonging to their Great Grandma. I’ve made it twice this season I’ll make it at least twice more before the holidays roll around. My husband, who is not a fan of desserts (I know, I can’t believe it either) loves this cake. (Or, once cooled, cut into slices and freeze for up to six months.) Cool completely dust with powdered sugar before serving. It builds muscles, son!īake in a greased and floured 8-inch round pan for 1 hour. Add flour mixture alternately with apple juice to sugar mixture (about four additions of each).īonus marks if your kid grimaces as he tries to stir the tough cake dough. Sift flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon and allspice. Mix sugar and butter until soft and creamy. You can mix everything by hand (no electric mixer required) and it freezes beautifully, too. The best part? It’s so easy to make that the kids can take the reins.

Served simply with a dusting of powdered sugar, it’s just sweet enough to serve with coffee or with a drizzle of caramel sauce for dessert. This spicy, aromatic cake features the goodness of Allen’s Apple Juice and plump sultana raisins. To them, it’s Grandma’s Apple Juice Cake. Today, I continue the tradition during the autumn months with my own boys. Regardless, as soon as the weather cools and the days become shorter, I find myself thinking about that cake, made with simple ingredients that I always have on hand. I’m not quite sure why it was only baked in those selected months perhaps it’s because the cake paired well with strong, hot coffee and was the perfect comfort food on a lazy Sunday afternoon. Because in my childhood home, fall meant long walks, oversized hoodies and my mom’s special Apple Juice Cake. I can still hear my mom’s voice, issuing the command as I hurriedly selected a different beverage. As the leaves turned a beautiful burnt orange and the cold-weather clothing was retrieved from storage, I’d hear a familiar warning as I reached into the refrigerator:

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