We’re rallying to wrap up our Germany trip recaps and Oktoberfest party recipes this week. And then we have a lot of catching up to do! From Nick’s newly acquired bread baking skills to Moroccan vegetable stew and Cincinnati chili to our handcrafted bedroom nightstands. Until then … I visited Tait Farm in Centre Hall [...]
Call them what you will: resolutions, goals, plans. Here’s what on tap for 2010. Cook and eat more consciously. After reading The Omnivore’s Dilemma and watching Food, Inc., Nick and I have decided to make this a priority for 2010. During the first week of the new year, we chose seasonal broccoli, parsnips, and lemons [...]
2009 was certainly an eventful year. (2010 is shaping up to be pretty busy, too, which is why I’m almost a week late with this post.) Last year we said “I do” in a garden on the banks of the Susquehanna River. Nick left a good job in northern New Jersey and accepted an even [...]
Thanksgiving has come and gone, but it’s never too late to count your blessings. I have so much to be grateful for this year: a husband who makes me laugh on a daily basis, a healthy family — the one I was born into and the one I married into, a secure job that challenges [...]
Husband and I have been roomies for five full days. He has the coffee ready before I step out of the shower. He washes the dishes while I’m at work. He greets me with a fleece blanket hug when I walk in the door. He bakes brownies. Oh, and he applies to no less than [...]
A seven-year-old will ride the Super Dooper Looper only if you promise to buy Rock Band 2 for him. According to a one-and-a-half-year-old, elk and wolves and snakes all say “rawr.” Chocolate tastes better when you buy it in Hershey. The combination of taupe and mauve makes my blue eyes bluer. (I’ll give you proof [...]
Today I turn 27, a.k.a. late 20s. And I couldn’t be happier. I’m marrying the man of my dreams in 51 days; I have a beautiful and healthy family that loves me unconditionally and lovely friends who never cease to amaze me; I’m passionate about my work. Yes, I have so much to be thankful [...]
I can’t believe in just three months I’ll be standing in a garden on the banks of the Susquehanna River saying “I do” to the love of my life. Of course, there is A LOT to do before August 28th! Here’s the checklist for this month: Finalize catering details Schedule July meeting with coordinator to [...]
I’m devoting tomorrow morning to my wedding to do list: Call caterer Call travel agent Schedule dance lessons Schedule final dress fitting for July Confirm hair and makeup trial runs for July And some other to do items: Register for half-marathon Schedule hair cut and brow wax Schedule dentist appointment Schedule doctor appointment And if [...]
I made a list of 24 reasons why I love Nicholas James and mailed it to him. (24 reasons represents the 24 months we’ve been together — I could have listed many more!) You sing in the shower, and you don’t care who hears you. You’re going to run a half marathon with me even [...]