New Year's Eve

2015 is but an hour away.  Farewell 2014.  It's been swell.
A lot happened this year.
I went back to Cali several time.
I started working again.
I can see 20/15.
I got to visit Praha and etc.
I am thankful for all my blessings!

Here's 2014 in a minute.

Biscotti

I'm not a huge fan of biscotti, but the ones I made today were pretty tasty.

I made these almond biscotti for Frank's Birthday. He's been requesting them so it was the perfect occasion.

I also threw in some cranberries and white chocolate just to make it look more festive. 

We'll be enjoying these with some coffee tomorrow morning. 

It's the day before Christmas Eve making today the Eve before Eve.  Today's plans include preparing for Frank's birthday. I have to go to the supermarket again because I forgot to get Granny Smith apples for the apple pie and some bell peppers for the chapchae. 

Peet's

I am at Peet's Coffee and Tea waiting for Frank. So full from our snack from Goose Island Clybourn. And I honestly don't think getting a Sea Salt Caramel Mocha helps. Perhaps, I should have gotten some sort of decaf tea. Oh well. Another thing, caffeine gives me a headache, perhaps I should just cut it out. 

With the holidays are in full swing, I am only working one day this week and am so happy! I have to make some sort of cake and goodies for Frank's birthday and the turkey trimmings. Wrap some more gifts and etc!

We saw the Nutcracker yesterday! I quite enjoyed it. I think that was possibly my first ballet. I was wondering when all the talking was going to start, then I realized it was a ballet. Duh!

Afterwards we checked out the new ice skating ring at the Daley Bicentinial Park. I discovered the BP bridge which has a great skyline view of the loop.