It’s good to have friends with kids. Especially when those friends come to visit for the weekend! Sam and his little bud, Owen (who are just a week apart in age), had a blast. They played surprisingly well together — sharing toys and snacks and even Sam’s chair. There is nothing cuter than two toddlers in a laundry basket, right?... Read more
This year I got the whole family in on fall photo action. But the real star of the show was this guy. Obviously. Of course, it’s not a photo shoot without a few bloopers. Thank you, Mandy, for capturing this little family of mine! {Photos Credit to Mandy Cashman} Read more
Dear Sam, It feels like just yesterday that we were counting down the days until your first birthday. And I told everyone who asked that you were “almost one,” and then that you “just turned one.” Now I have to say “thirteen months!” Wow, what a month it has been. You are now a toddler! And, boy, do you act... Read more
Happy Halloween from our little blue-eyed puppy. We hope your bags are filled with lots of treats! Read more
When I baked my first peach pie over the summer, I declared that it was one of the best things to ever emerge from our oven. Well, that peach pie now has some serious competition. I turned once again to my trusty The New Best Recipe to feature a variety of apples harvested from the heart of Pennsylvania Apple Country,... Read more
Sometimes it’s best not to mess with a good thing. A square of dark chocolate. A bubble bath. A handwritten letter. A sweet, crisp apple — especially when it’s being gobbled up by a shirtless baby in blue jeans. And other times you can’t help but enhance the simplicity of those good things. Strawberries covered in dark chocolate. Cocoa scented... Read more
Three years ago, we celebrated Oktoberfest in Munich. We ate Hendel (chicken) and Schweinehaxe (pork knuckle). We drank multiple liters of beer. And we may have danced on the tabletops to traditional oompah bands. The following year, we hosted Oktoberfest in our tiny townhouse. I hand rolled 60 mini pretzels, prepared two types of potato salad, and baked two dozen... Read more
This is Nick. (Since my wonderful wife writes 99% of our blog posts, I felt the need to state that up front.) This recipe is a special request from my classmate, Vanessa, who is looking for a non-traditional cornbread to make with her boyfriend for Thanksgiving this year. I made this cornbread last week to accompany Emily’s hearty chili. It’s... Read more
Fall is my favorite season. And it’s infinitely more fun with a curious little boy who climbs on pumpkins, collects leaves, and eats apples. {Photo Credit Mandy Cashman} We’ve been quite busy this month. We visited the National Apple Harvest Festival where Sam had his first taste of apple cider, played in the hay, and won a red ribbon for... Read more
October 11th, 1952. Two eighteen-year-olds — one from the farm and one from the city — stood side-by-side in a church. He wore a simple bow tie, and the satin jacket over her dress was made by her mother. They held hands and promised to love each other for richer or poorer. In sickness and in health. Sixty years later... Read more