Reviving Scandia's Apple Cake

Hosted by Evan Kleiman Nov. 10, 2012 Food & Drink

Valerie Gordon is the pastry chef, chocolatier and owner of Valerie's Confections. This week she debuts the latest addition to her Classic Cakes collection, the Scandia Apple Cake. Scandia restaurant closed in 1989.

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Host:

Evan Kleiman

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Gillian Ferguson, Laryl Garcia, Sarah Rogozen, Harriet Ells

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