Happy belated Thanksgiving!  Mine was spent baking my grandma’s always anticipated apple pies, and re-watching one of my favorite shows, Twin Peaks.  It’s been five years since I first watched the show, and it’s such a different experience watching it now.  Then, I was returning from living abroad, picking out my first apartment, and just getting to know the amazing man who would become my husband. 

I’m super happy with the results of this week’s election in the US.  There is a record number of women and minorities in Congress, a handful of states approved marriage equality to same-sex couples, and marijuana was decriminalized in both Washington and Colorado, something I really didn’t expect to see so soon!  So I’m celebrating with pie.

Some honey recipes and mini-playlist to share. I’ve been using lots of honey lately, making things like honey & mint simple syrup and the honey caramel apples shown above. Honey & mint simple syrup recipe after the jump!

Currently listening to this playlist.

Joseph had the happiest of birthdays last weekend, full of slumberpartying, swimming, snacks, and cake, of course. I can’t believe he’s twelve now! I love you, little man.

Pitted cherries, sugar, lemon juice, and the guidance of this non-recipe produced some awesome jam this weekend. I wish I could virtually share the unbelievable smell that filled the house. These were sour cherries from the local Saturday farmer’s market which, I am pleased to announce, is back in full swing.