Fresh Apple Cake
I was born and raised in the Midwest and try to live my life by showing appreciation for the simple things like: good food, health, love of family, and friends. And maybe it’s those Midwestern values...
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The Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy defines friendship as “…as distinctively personal relationship that is grounded in a concern on the part of each friend for the welfare of the other, for the...
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Oh, those wonderful people over at POM Wonderful sent me care package of POM iced coffee. They sure know how to make me swoon. I even purchased to-go coffee cups and lids just so I could see if it...
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Dear Readers: First, I want to say that I am sorry for not posting on a regular basis this year. It has been an emotionally filled roller coaster year. For every single great moment that has occurred...
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Do you believe in the magic of the holidays? I have always enjoyed Christmas probably more than I should, but this holiday season seems a little extra special for me. I don’t know why? Everything feels...
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Most of the things in my life are analyzed, researched, and all consequences are weighed. Because of this quirk I am extremely neat and organized (I think this is why I enjoy baking so much) person....
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In a recent email to a good friend, I mentioned that I felt like I was transitioning into a “women”. For most of my adult life I championed the phrase “…I do not wish to be married nor saddled down...
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The other night I met a young man who was fascinated with super heroes and their “powers“. He asked me what super power I wish I had. My mind quickly went to Super Man and Batman. And just as quickly I...
View ArticleWheat Germ Granola
At times I am amazed at the prices grocery stores charge for certain types of food. For example, on one recent shopping trip, I picked up a tub of yogurt and decided that fresh fruit and granola would...
View ArticleApple Muffins and …
Valentine’s Day… A day that is supposed to be filled with love and romance. Well, it’s filled with love; at least on my part it is… My first Valentine’s Day spent alone since 1993. Yup it’s been 18...
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