My Valentines
Sweet and simple. That was our Valentine’s Day. Chocolate treats, a few gifts for the kiddos, and a husband who had just returned home from... Read more
Author: Emily (The Culinary Couple)
Chipotle Pork Quichelettes
Chipotle Pork Quichelettes. Sounds pretty fancy, right? Well, just call my husband Mr. Fancy because this was his contribution to the second annual Appetanza Extravaganza.... Read more
The Winning Recipe
Last Christmas we hosted the inaugural Appetanza Extravaganza. We came up with the idea just days before our family arrived for the holiday, which didn’t... Read more
Letter to Nora: One Month
Dear Nora Kathryn, Oh, what a doll you are! You are the most content baby girl, and you are not at all phased by this... Read more
Newborn Nora
We are so fortunate to have such a talented photographer as (almost) family. Mandy is the soon-to-be sister-in-law of my sister. She’s taken so many... Read more
Letter to Samuel: 28 Months
This month brought so many changes. Most significantly, you are now a BIG BROTHER! You absolutely adore Nora and have been such a good helper.... Read more
40 Weeks
I always suspected Nora would arrive before her due date. Just as I predicted Sam would arrive after his. I also always felt as though... Read more
Sibling Love
Just hours after Nora was born, we prepared for our two! children to meet for the very first time. We had looked forward to this... Read more
Nora’s Birth Story
January 5th, 2014. Three days before our due date, and nearly two weeks after I felt my first false contraction, I woke up at 4:30am... Read more
Our Daughter
We are thrilled to announce the arrival of our daughter, Nora Kathryn! She has a full head of silky soft hair and kissable cheeks and... Read more