The Big Apple

The new year sure has its way of prompting us to try new things, revisit past new year resolutions and make new ones. One of my resolutions is to learn new recipes and actually cook them. For the past few years, my brother-in-law’s made his signature cinnamon apple cake and brought it to the holiday table. He…

Last Minute Christmas Shopping Haul (Under $25 gift ideas)

My least favorite things about the holidays are jam packed parking lots and crowded stores. Instead of taking a picture of the chaos, I quickly found my zen at the sights of a beautifully red, yellow, and orange leafed tree and this lonesome seagull. Back to shopping, my husband had assigned me the task of buying 15 identical chocolate gift…