We spent last weekend in Michigan, and today we leave for a long weekend in Massachusetts. (Logging lots of miles on the old Subaru!) So what’s the reason for our jaunt to the northeast? The wedding of one of my very best girlfriends! I first met KW (soon to be KL) during our freshman year in college. Our high school... Read more
HER PERSPECTIVE Best Moment: Seeing all of our grandparents in a single weekend (and several other family members, too)! We enjoyed Dad’s pizza on Friday night with Grammy and Aunt Jane. On Saturday, we headed east to Lancaster to visit Grandma Martin, Aunt Vicki, and Uncle Jim. And on Sunday morning, we had Easter brunch with Grandma and Grandpa Rishel.... Read more
We’re in Ann Arbor this weekend to celebrate the graduation of Nick’s brother from the University of Michigan. I may have even sung the Michigan fight song in his honor. But before we attended the event last night, we had another ceremony to watch: The Royal Wedding, of course. While we were snuggled on the couch with blankets and mugs... Read more
I first tasted these delicious sweet treats at my bachelorette party. (Thank you, Quinn!) We have since baked them for special occasions and have received requests for the recipe. Here you go, friends! They’re a perfect dessert for your spring celebrations, especially Cinco de Mayo! Key Lime Cupcakes Makes 12 jumbo cupcakes. (Print this Recipe) Ingredients for Cupcakes 12 jumbo-sized... Read more
HER PERSPECTIVE Best Moment: I’m now convinced that the flutters I felt last week were because of Peanut. I feel them at least once a day now — usually when I’m driving home from work with the radio playing. Hopefully Peanut will appreciate NPR some day, but it’s Katy Perry and Taio Cruz that really get he/she excited now. Symptoms:... Read more
Last weekend our friends, Rachael and Casey, taught us how to make sushi at our monthly dinner club — the first interactive one to date. Rachael and Casey have been making sushi for years, but this was the first time both Nick and I gave it a try. Rachael gave the following instructions: Wet your hands in warm water (to... Read more
What kind of treats will you find in your Easter basket tomorrow morning? Milk chocolate bunnies or marshmallow peeps or colorful jellybeans or speckled malted milk balls? I know one guy who is hoping for a basket full of nothing but peanut butter eggs. I’ve told you before that no Wiley can resist the combination of chocolate and peanut butter,... Read more
It will most likely be several years before Nick and I are able to make a trip to Italia, seeing as how we have a little Bambino on the way. Fortunately, my mother and I discovered several Italian treasures in our own backyard during our tour with The Fork and The Road last week. On Thursday morning, we boarded a... Read more
HER PERSPECTIVE Best Moment: My mom came to visit on Wednesday. It was the first time she’s seen us since we shared the news at week 12. She gave hugs and a belly rub to Peanut, then two more from my dad and sister. She also couldn’t resist bringing another sweet little outfit for her first grandchild. (My dad said... Read more
I’ve been told I have great buns, but wait until you see my baguettes! As I mentioned in my sourdough post, bread and beer are near and dear to my heart for two reasons: (1) they are quite delectable, and (2) their symbiotic relationship with yeast represents one of the oldest forms of biotechnology. What differentiates this baguette from sourdough... Read more