Parade season has begun and Jessica and I have been busy traveling around the state.

During the last weekend in April, I attended the National Pie Festival in Orlando, Florida.

Michiganders know that there is some of the most beautiful landscape in the country located right here in their own backyards.....

50 pounds of locally-grown apples used in giant cheesecake

Hello, I'm Amber Nyblad the 2009 Michigan Apple Queen.

Hello Michigan Apple Growers,

Over the past year I have been so honored to be the 2008 Michigan Apple Queen. I have met with so many amazing people, attended so many events and will cherish every one of the memories made.

(A follow-up to my previous entry regarding the fabulous feature article on a Michigan apple grower in the October issue of Martha Stewart Living.)