Since I met Nick, I’ve helped him move out of student housing in Hershey and into a farmhouse in Hummelstown. Then we moved his belongings from the farmhouse and into my apartment in State College. Three months later he took a job with Eli Lilly and moved to Hoboken. Today is his final day with ...
Every girl needs a few versatile and comfortable black items in her wardrobe. Here are the two latest additions to my closet. {Always Skinny Jeans from Gap} {Bandolino Jenkins from Zappos} What are your favorite basic blacks? ...
It’s a real treat to come home to a hot meal on a Monday night, especially when it’s prepared by my husband! Nick made this one with love … and lots of spice. (I’m not kidding — it’s pretty spicy, so proceed with caution!) Ingredients 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken, cut into small chunks 1 ...
Cohabitation officially begins this coming Sunday, but Nick has been with me in State College since this past Sunday. He’s wrapping up administrative work and fine tuning his “house husband” skills. Yesterday after work I was greeted by the spicy aroma of white chicken chili and sweet kisses from my husband. He poured me a ...
October 17th felt a lot like August 28th — damp and chilly, but celebratory! My sister, Laura, was especially excited to have a date to her Senior Homecoming. Her boyfriend, Stephen, surprised her and jumped on the plane for her return flight from Utah. I’m impressed we were all able to keep it a secret ...
Of course we had to pose for a few portraits with the most important people in our lives. Thank you, Mom and Dad, for your support and guidance. Thank you for crafting and constructing and helping to bring all of our wedding day dreams to life. Thank you, ladies! Mary: for being the beverage coordinator. ...
Gourmet was the kind of food magazine that transcended recipes; it discussed politics and science. With lovely photography, I must add. I wasn’t a regular subscriber, but whenever I picked up an issue, I was transported to France or Kenya or Asia. Because what is a fondue or a chutney or a miso without the ...
One of my best friends became an engaged woman over the weekend! Eric surprised Kristen with a getaway to New Orleans where they listened to jazz on the streets, drank hurricanes, and ate catfish, frogs legs, gator, and gumbo. Of course, the highlight of the weekend was when he took her to Jackson Square on ...
After we greeted our last guest, we climbed the stairs and walked through the pool house to the lawn where everyone had gathered. It had started to rain again, and everyone had their umbrellas — everyone but the newlyweds! {Photo Credits to Guest} There were lots of hoots and hollers as we walked by our ...
T-minus 12 days until The Culinary Couple begins cohabitation! Until then, we continue to cook separately during the week. Last Wednesday, after baking a scrumptious spiced apple cake and before enjoying a big slice, I adapted a ravioli recipe from the latest issue of Real Simple. It combines some of my favorite fall flavors: apples, ...