Good evening everyone!
I came to a conclusion that I need to make drastic changes to this blog in order to make progress and positive improvements. I feel like I’ve been making excuses so that I don’t feel bad about not updating or posting a review on this blog. I also feel that I need to make this more personal, especially if I want to make it unique and ultimately “mine”. Reviews and giveaways are nice but I know that there are no “heart-to-heart” sharing between the readers/subscribers and the writer (myself). I am really sorry if this have made you walk away from this blog after reading one or two or three posts. I definitely saw that the number of subscribers or viewers dramatically decreased over the couple of months when I lacked in detailed posts. I want to apologize for this. I am going to do something about this, whether it is writing more personal writings or putting up pictures or more tasty recipes, etc. I know this change is going to take time. I can’t promise that this will happen overnight. I can’t promise that I will be bringing fabulous or life changing recipes that other bloggers bring to you (they inspire me so much but I am not as talented… i hope i can improve though!). However, I am going to try my best to make An Apple A Day unique and special to my heart and hopefully to you as well.
Thank you for listening!
Btw, I attended Foodbuzz Festival this past weekend and it was a very good experience. First night was a bit awkward because I didn’t know anyone there. I brought my husband along… and I was sorry that he had to suffer through the awkwardness that night too. We felt that we were out of the picture but this was partly due to our fault because we didn’t make the effort to really make friends. On Saturday though, we made friends and talked about very interesting topics. We enjoyed ourselves through people AND food. I am very glad that I was given this opportunity to attend the festival. I really hope I can attend again next year
(honey, you should start that coffee blog soon!
Today, I bring you a giveaway from Simple Squares!
These bars are perfect combination of savory and sweet.



These are free of wheat, gluten, dairy and soy. However, there are nuts (if you’re allergic to them). The honey is the main source of sweet, which also do not make them vegan. Coconut flakes also add nice touch of sweet as well. Nuts and sea salt add the saltiness/savory side to the bar. I enjoyed them but I am not a huge fan of coconut flavor. I loved how I was able to see the chunks of huge almonds and cashews! Another downside was that I couldn’t really tell the difference in flavor between the three. I couldn’t detect rosemary flavor as much as I hoped in the Rosemary bar. But that doesn’t mean they didn’t taste good because they were delicious!!! These bars are infused with vanilla, which I loved and adored at the same time
Giveaway:
1. What would you like to see more from this blog?
2. Please subscribe to this blog if you haven’t done so already.
3. Please follow Simple Squares on Facebook.
4. Follow Simple Squares on Twitter.
This giveaway ends on Nov. 15th, 2011.


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November 8, 2011 at 10:01 pm
Lenna (veganlenna)
I am happy to hear that you are going to be more personal, include recipes etc. I think it is a good step, because you are a good writer and it would be a pity not to share your personal thoughts here.
November 8, 2011 at 10:02 pm
Lenna (veganlenna)
I am already a subscriber.
November 9, 2011 at 8:01 am
actorsdiet
i’m glad that foodbuzz was an overall good experience for you – i went last year and loved it. i actually love your reviews/giveaways (like this one) b/c it shows me products i’ve never heard of before!
November 9, 2011 at 8:02 am
actorsdiet
i also subscribe to this blog
November 10, 2011 at 3:15 am
moonsword
Thanks for sharing! Blogging isn’t always easy or fun, especially now that they have become a mainstream way of communicating and connecting and people sometimes expect a certain level of entertainment. That’s a lot of pressure on a blogger!
But you are really good at it, especially your reviews, which show not only that you have thoroughly tested and analyzed the product, but that you are thoughtful and honest about your opinion, whether positive or negative.
I always look forward to your reviews and giveaways and recipes, as well as little life stories too. And anything vegan is supergroovy!
Many thanks!
November 10, 2011 at 5:48 am
Rachel (tea and chocolate)
I think it’s great that you want to open up your blog and write more personal posts. I love your reviews, but I’ll be happy whichever way you decide to take your blog.
November 10, 2011 at 5:53 am
Jenny
*clap clap clap* I would LOVE to hear more about your personal life.. who you are.. what you like. You offer such great tips and have exposed me to so many awesome products I probably would not have otherwise found, but I’m dying to know more about the girl behind the food
!
November 10, 2011 at 5:54 am
Jenny
I’m subscribed to your blog and looking forward to future posts
!
November 10, 2011 at 8:02 am
Ellen
I actually really like this type of review/giveaway, because I get to find out about new healthy products that are available. I’m on a very restricted diet, but I can actually eat these! I’m very happy to know about them.
November 10, 2011 at 8:02 am
Ellen
I subscribe to your blog
November 10, 2011 at 11:57 am
Katie
Hi Junghwa! I’m sorry to hear you don’t feel good about your blog… I’ve been a faithful reader for years! I think yours was actually one of the first I ever read. Still, I’m excited to see where it’s headed!
Awesome you two went to Foodbuzz… hope to one day make it there.
I would love to try these bars (always on the lookout for new and interesting ones!), particularly the Rosemary!
November 12, 2011 at 9:49 pm
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November 21, 2011 at 5:29 pm
Elizabeth @TheBareMidriff
I’m sorry I’m just now seeing this post! It was great to meet you at the Festival (though I’m sorry I lost my voice, or I would have talked to you more!). You have a lovely spirit and I’m going to subscribe to your blog right now so I don’t miss another post. Be true to yourself and write to make yourself happy!