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 [...]
Eighteen days ago, I tweeted this: And I received, generally, the same response: astonishment, disappointment, outrage, and advice to see legal action. The following day, after a phone call to the local newspaper, I posted this to Facebook: And today this happened: A fellow blogger discovered her post in Cooks Source magazine (which, apparently, can’t [...]
(Let’s get back to Germany recaps, shall we?) We celebrated Oktoberfest until the music ended and the tents turned up their lights — which meant we were all in need of a caffeine boost the next morning. Mary grabbed a latte on her way to the airport, and Nick and I met Anne and Carsten [...]
I don’t mind working long hours when it means I get to hang out in the kitchen of a culinary school. And sample pumpkin puree with chipotle brown butter. And visit the pastry lab. Where students bake kugelhopf and brioche and pretzel baguettes. Yes, I’m getting more comfortable with a microphone in my hand. {credit [...]
The previous 5 days have been busy ones. Take a look. Hours spent in the car: 15 Phone calls received during live TV pledge: 14 Tastes received in the kitchen of Le Jeune Chef: 5 Bowls of chocolate soup eaten: 1 Pumpkin spice lattes consumed: 3 Lattes spilled onto pants: 1 Homebrews bottled: 60 (thanks [...]
I’ve told you before that I love my job. I know not everyone does, and I know how lucky I am. My job in public media has taken me from the steps of the state capitol and into the farm fields of central Pennsylvania. I’ve appeared at events dressed as WordGirl and on live television [...]
Last Saturday we visited 2 of 19 farms that participated in the Central PA Farm Tour. We met a sixth generation farmer who showed us how apples are pressed into cider and blended into butter, and we learned from an organic farmer how to properly trellis tomatoes and keep away the deer. I also talked [...]
Six months ago, today, I said “I promise” and “I do” to the love of my life. Nick is in New York training for his new job, but he decided to drive home on Friday night. He walked in the door just in time for sausage and lentil soup, red wine, and the Olympics. On [...]
We walked down the slippery stairs. We said, “I do” and “I promise.” We exchanged rings. We listened to a sweet song surrounded by the most important people in our lives. We kissed. We celebrated. And we left the garden as Mr. and Mrs.! There were more kisses. And a few moments alone before our [...]
My sister’s boyfriend (who is practically part of our family) was sweet enough to record video throughout our Wedding Day. I had no idea he would put so much time and creativity into it! This first clip captures all of us gingerly walking down the slippery stairs. Please pay special attention to the following: The [...]