There’s nothing quite like fall in central Pennsylvania. The colors are vibrant, and the air is cool. And then there’s FOOTBALL! Since we graduated, my best friends have gathered in Happy Valley for at least one game each fall. Whether we actually have tickets to go into Beaver Stadium is not important. It’s more about ...
Every little girl dreams of the perfect wedding day. And the perfect marriage proposal. Last weekend Nick made one of those dreams come true. And the other isn’t far behind. He arrived in State College late Friday night — with surprises. He brought ingredients for breakfast, a box of brownie mix, and “Love Actually.” We ...
Nick got down on one knee, and Emily said YES! He proposed on Sunday, Oct. 12 after a perfect weekend full of surprises and adventures. Of course, food was also involved. We are the culinary couple, after all! On Saturday morning we enjoyed eggs and bacon and coffee from matching mugs. That afternoon, after a ...
Nick returned from training in Indianapolis just after midnight, missing his birthday by only an hour. But that didn’t stop Emily from singing “happy birthday” and Nick from blowing out his candles. Although they didn’t enjoy the delicious cake until the next day. Crazy Devil’s Food Cake 2 cups sugar 2 eggs 1 cup buttermilk ...
During the first weekend in October I returned to Dover for High School Homecoming festivities, and I realized that no matter how many years pass, I can still go to a place where time seems to have stood still … Some things never change. During that same weekend I glimpsed the future through a dear ...
No sooner did Nick arrive back in Happy Valley than we had to pack and leave for New Jersey. (But not before he signed some paperwork and received the keys to a 2009 Chevy Malibu. And he also found a moment to surprise me with an iTunes gift card and new NANO! Just because.) We ...
Nick returned from Indianapolis on his birthday — well, that was the plan. Due to rain and wind, his flight was delayed out of Philadelphia and he didn’t arrive in State College until almost 1 a.m. I spent the night cleaning and baking and watching The West Wing. Fortunately, it took a good two hours ...
Hop over to Fresh Basil and check out our interview. (Thanks for asking such good questions, Julie!) http://fresh-basil.blogspot.com/2008/09/that-culinary-couple.html ...