I went into the garage just to grab an old toolbox!

**Instructions:**

1. **Preheat** the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
2. **Mix dry ingredients** in a medium bowl: flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
3. **Cream the butter and sugar** together in a large bowl until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla.
4. Add the Greek yogurt and mix until smooth.
5. Gradually stir in the dry ingredients, mixing just until combined.
6. **Fold in** the chopped apples and nuts (if using).
7. **Pour the batter** into the prepared loaf pan. Smooth the top.
8. **Bake** for 50–60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
9. **Cool** in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.

Let it cool just enough to slice without falling apart, but don’t wait too long—this bread is at its absolute best when it’s still warm and the kitchen smells like autumn.

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**Sometimes Recipes Are More Than Just Food**

That afternoon, I never did fix the hinge. But I did sit at the kitchen table with a warm slice of apple bread, a cup of coffee, and a flood of memories I hadn’t planned on finding in the garage.

Sometimes we go looking for one thing and find something much better.

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