Escape to Lake Tahoe & Shanah Tova 5785

My Dear Sillies, 

We're at the beginning of a new year for the Jewish people. This year we turn 5,785. Yeah, we're old. "Shanah Tova" means "Happy new year!" Traditionally, we dip apple slices in honey to begin the year with sweetness. You might also notice round challah bread in select stores. It's the absolute best.  

Last weekend, I drove to Lake Tahoe, which graces the CA-Nevada border. Such a wonderful getaway. Here are a few photos. 

Despite the fact that it's North America's biggest alpine lake, I got lost trying to find the Lake. Yet the universe dropped this sign when I needed one. You might've heard my loud chuckle at that moment, as I excitedly pulled into the parking lot. A very kind old woman in this chocolate shop drew a map with detailed directions to Lake Tahoe. And naturally, I bought myself a very sweet unhealthy breakfast. (Chocolate pecans, chocolate graham cracker, and caramels). Mm, so good!

This freckled friend sat with me as I ate a real meal (turkey burger with sweet potato tater tots) in Lake Tahoe's touristy hub. I believe it's a blackbird. David, do you know?

Aw, serenity. Such a blissful getaway.  

Naughty Teacher, Teacher Erotica

Dear Sillies,

It's September, and we know what that means...

Dubai or Not Dubai?

Dear Sillies,

D'you buy Dubai? Don't buy this Dubai, because it's not Dubai. 

These cones filled with nutty milk chocolate are sweet and tasty, crunchy too, but...ya need to eat more than one at a time because they are tiny. Moreover, this "Dubai chocolate" is Belgian chocolate from Turkey. Um, I don't know how Belgian chocolate got to Turkey in order to be used to produce Dubai chocolate to be purchased by a chocaholic turkey like me. 

Don't buy Dubai. It's not Dubai! I give this a 3 for false advertising but I take blame for...wanting to try "Dubai chocolate." Has anyone tried the real Dubai chocolate? Do tell.

Keep a smile and a stash of chocolate. 

Be well and be loved, my dears.