Tonight, my dad and I were discussing fall flavors over dinner (because what else would I be discussing? ;)) and he observed that around this time of year, every restaurant goes into “pumpkin overkill”. First, there are the foods that typically include pumpkin, such as pies, lattes, and muffins. Then, you’ve got the foods that…
Why is Starbucks so expensive? Seriously, the other day I dropped by to buy myself a nice Pumpkin Spice Latte as a treat… and left five minutes later six dollars poorer. And only a small (aka “tall”) coffee to show for it! If you’re like me, and not willing to spend a fortune on coffee…
The best French Toast I ever had was at River City Diner when I was ten, and since then, I’ve considered myself nothing less than a French-Toast Snob. In order for me to consider it even in the same ballpark as my River City French Toast, any French Toast I try must be fluffy on…
The crisp fall wind swirls around you, spinning scarlet leaves through the air, as you reach into the depths of a tall apple tree. Your fingers gripping a glossy Granny Smith, you twist then pull it easily off the tree, smiling as the weight of the apple in your hand sends visions of the delightful…
Pumpkin everything. What’s on your Autumn bucket list? I definitely have a couple must-do’s this season, and as I’ll be in college next fall, I want to check off as many classic fall activities as possible. After all, when I’m 100 miles away from most of my friends, going apple picking together won’t be nearly…
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