The Culinary Couple

Archive for June, 2009

Bridal Shower – The Food

06.30.2009 · Posted in on this day we marry, the culinary couple

We definitely ate well at my bridal shower! Everything was so tasty and so thoughtful. Continuing with the bridal shower/wedding color theme: red fruit punch with orange slices. So refreshing! And I just love the glass dispensers. Super delicious food spread! The girls prepared everything the night before, including hand cutting all of the fruits ...

Bridal Shower – The Details

06.30.2009 · Posted in on this day we marry

I feel so lucky and so loved! My bridesmaids hosted the most beautiful bridal shower for me on Saturday. Every detail was so carefully chosen and perfectly fit my personality. This hand painted sign directed guests from the parking lot to the pavilion and was made by lovely Maid of Honor Laura with help from ...

Made Up

06.26.2009 · Posted in me, myself, and I

I haven’t bought nice new makeup since my friend’s wedding almost three years ago! Needless to say, it’s time. {three years ago} And so on Wednesday, after a really crummy day at work, I treated myself to a makeover at the Estee Lauder counter at Macy’s. And here’s what I left with: {Nutritious Vita-Mineral Loose ...

Mahi Mahi

06.25.2009 · Posted in Recipes

Nick celebrated his bachelor party in the Outer Banks a few weeks ago and returned with over 20 lbs. of fresh fish! So for Father’s Day, we grilled mahi mahi — two ways. Both were tasty, but we all agreed we loved the heat of the blackened version. Nick still has about seven bags of ...

A Retreat after the Race

06.23.2009 · Posted in all you need is love, travel bug

Nick planned a little getaway after the race! He’s not very good at keeping secrets, and he let it slip that we were going to a bed and breakfast, although I didn’t know where until we pulled up in front of Shining Dawn in Hanover. It looked like a castle! It was built in 1902 ...

Mission Accomplished

06.22.2009 · Posted in all you need is love, me, myself, and I

Race day! After 12 weeks of training, a Friday night pasta dinner, and a solid 5 1/2 hours of sleep, Nick and I were up and out of bed at 5:45 a.m. on Saturday. We fueled our bodies with bagels and peanut butter, bananas, a few bites of a Clif Bar, and lots of water. ...

Soulmates

06.17.2009 · Posted in all you need is love

Tonight Nick asked if he could use the Gocco to make a gift to thank the groomsmen for taking him to the Outer Banks. I have no doubt that I’m marryng the perfect man for me! ...

Male Bonding Trip

06.17.2009 · Posted in in good company, travel bug

Last weekend Nick and his five best friends traveled to the Outer Banks to celebrate a weekend of bachelorhood. From what I heard, there was plenty of poker and pizza and beer and betting on mini golf (though I’m sure there are some stories I didn’t hear). And the ultimate highlight of the weekend — ...

Favorite Finds: Photography

06.15.2009 · Posted in favorite finds

This week’s favorites both have to do with photography — a hobby that I wish I had more time to enjoy! I don’t particularly like to tote around my digital SLR — it’s bulky and heavy, but I always seem to miss it when I leave it at home! Maybe I wouldn’t mind carrying it ...