The Culinary Kid: Smoothies
Sam loves fruits and veggies. Apples, pears, plums, bananas, cherries, grapes, blueberries, mango, watermelon. Broccoli, squash, sweet potatoes, corn, tomatoes, spinach, eggplant. (Though he recently... Read more
Author: Emily (The Culinary Couple)
Favorite Toys at Ten Months
Believe it or not, Sam does actually enjoy playing with things other than plastic straws, Tupperware lids, and paper towel rolls. Here’s a roundup of... Read more
Peach Pie
When I was nine years old, I spent an afternoon with my Aunt Jane learning to bake pies. I was rewarded with bites of warm... Read more
Weekend in Photos
We’ve had visitors for the past ten days. My parents and sister, followed by my aunt and cousin, then Nick’s sister, aunt, uncle, and grandmother.... Read more
Cocoa Pumpernickel Waffles with Cherries
Saturday mornings are for multiple cups of coffee and leisurely breakfasts: fluffy pancakes or a frittata, or — most often — a batch of waffles.... Read more
Kindermusik
Sam has been a fan of music since he was an itty bitty babe. We sway and rock to Joshua Radin, Alexi Murdoch, and Adele.... Read more
Chipotle-Mango BBQ Chicken Salad
This salad combines some of our favorite things about summer: crisp mixed greens, sweet corn, juicy tomatoes from the garden, and homemade BBQ sauce. The... Read more
Weekend in Photos
Bangers ‘n’ mash. British ales. Opening ceremonies. Cheers! Festive baked sour cream doughnuts. Hardwood floors. French doors. Floral wreath. Hugs for Nana and kisses for... Read more
Letter to Samuel: 10 Months
Dear Samuel, Time is marching forward. Day by day. Month by month. How is it possible that we’re quickly closing in on your first birthday?... Read more
Clearwater, FL: Part 2
The reason for our trip to Clearwater was to celebrate the marriage of Greg and Whitney! Nick has known Greg since grade school, and we... Read more