It may be pumpkin spice season, but that doesn't mean apples don't deserve some serious recognition. Not only do I love all things apple cider, apple pie, and apple crisp, but I love eating apples for a healthy midday or evening snack. And although it certainly isn't healthy, the best part of apples in the fall is dipping them in gooey caramel dip. It's my favorite fall snack, great for a cool crisp day, late night TV snack (without insane guilt!), or really anytime. Until t

My mom's side of the family is from New England, specifically Rhode Island and New York. So I feel like there were a lot of "northern" influences in my family growing up, all of which I still cling to the best I can. My great-grandparents were world travelers, loved good food, and loved sharing their experiences with the rest of us. It was great. I can remember looking at slides (yes... slides) on a projector in their basement of trips to Spain, Mexico, and wherever else thei

There is nothing better than waking up to a house that smells like warm cinnamon and nutmeg. It just screams "fall!" Lately, there hasn't been any crisp fall air, so I am making up for it by decorating and cooking as many fall recipes as I can manage. Of course this means lots of baked goods, pumpkin everything, and fall spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves. Near my hometown, there was the most amazing family-owned orchard, Baugher's. There were acres of apple trees, pump