Really, every day is sweet with these two in my life. So how did we celebrate Sammy’s first Valentine’s Day? With lots of treats, of course. Although it was apples and pears and carrots for the little guy. But he didn’t seem to mind. We promised to give him double chocolate next year. Happy Valentine’s [...]
It’s February, and Valentine’s Day is right around the corner. So I’m linking up with From Mrs. to Mama today to share our love story. How did you meet? What’s your love story? We met in a research lab in Hershey in April of 2007. Nick was a graduate student, and I was there to [...]
Anyone who says sunshine brings happiness has never danced in the rain. So grab someone you love and go play in the rain! {2009, credit Robert Winton} {2010} {2011, credit Phillip Mackenzie} Happy anniversary to my best friend, my husband, and the man who will be a fantastic father in just a few short weeks! [...]
Nick is not the best secret keeper. Never has been and probably never will be. Though he did surprise me with a perfect weekend almost three years ago. One that concluded with him slipping a lovely ring onto my finger. Oh, and he managed to keep the news of Peanut quiet for almost two months. [...]
After spending Friday in the Boston, we drove west to Leominster to see the bride and groom on their final night before becoming Mr. and Mrs. The ladies drank wine, the boys had beers, and I enjoyed a large slice of apple pie a la mode. Unbelievably, we all slept in on Saturday until well [...]
We’re in Ann Arbor this weekend to celebrate the graduation of Nick’s brother from the University of Michigan. I may have even sung the Michigan fight song in his honor. But before we attended the event last night, we had another ceremony to watch: The Royal Wedding, of course. While we were snuggled on the [...]
I did this last year and thought it would be fun to do again. So here we go! January: My brother moved to London, and we hosted a going away party in his honor. Complete with bangers ‘n’ mash, curried beef pies, and British brews. February: We spent our last night on Locust Lane and [...]
On Wednesday night, before the craziness of Christmas enveloped us, we had a quiet night at home. Just the two of us. We had mushrooms stuffed with lump crab meat and glasses of Traminette. Salmon with a brown sugar and soy sauce marinade, pan-fried scallops, and roasted sweet potatoes. It was delicious. And relaxing. And [...]
This year we mailed Christmas cards to California and Germany and many places in between. And with each card, we included a recipe for our new favorite cookies: pumpkin oatmeal with white chocolate chips and dried cherries. Thanks to Kate for hosting the Minted giveaway and to Philip Mackenzie for the festive fall photos! Happy [...]
Check out The Culinary Couple today on Living like the Kings! Then stick around to meet Kat and Jon, see their super cute nursery-in-progress, and try some of their favorite recipes. Thanks for having us, Kings!