Today, I’m embracing the freshness of spring with a combination of spring cleaning and baking delights on this sunny, windy day, with temperatures reaching a pleasant 52 degrees! Taking a break from the usual routine, I’ve dedicated this day to tackling my spring cleaning tasks. With summer just around the corner, I’m eager to have my home in perfect order before outdoor adventures beckon.

As I hang my sheets outside on the clothesline and give the kitchen floor a thorough wash, I find myself decluttering with gusto. Sorting through my knick-knacks, I bid farewell to items that no longer spark joy and set them aside for donation to our local thrift store. My tip ask yourself 1. does this item fit with my decor still, 2. do I really love it, and finally how many of these do I own.

During a well-deserved break, my thoughts turn to baking. But what should I make? It’s the perfect opportunity to delve into one of my cherished old cookbooks. I have a fondness for these vintage culinary treasures, often unearthed from thrift store treasure hunts.

One of my favorites from my grandmother which you can still find online.

I have apples so I choose to look for an apple receipe and found a few. But this one was quick and easy and turned out wonderfully.

I got out my mixing bowl and started to bake. Every time I bake I think of my grandmother. Probably because a lot of my tools were hers as you can see from my pictures.