As I’ve mentioned before, we have a fondness for German traditions. And so every year on December 6th, Nick receives gifts from St. Nikolaus. In Germany, children place their boots outside of their front door on the eve of December 5th. St. Nikolaus then fills the boots of the good little boys and girls with gifts and sweets. It’s no... Read more
What’s the perfect meal to accompany tree trimming and to serve as the test subject of a new 50mm f/1.8 camera lens? Beef minestrone soup, of course. Smell the savory scent of stewed beef and vegetables while hanging ornaments and sipping White Russians. And snap photos of a colorful ladle of steaming goodness. Then enjoy spoonfuls by the side of... Read more
Looking for a simple and savory dinner recipe on this chilly Monday? Try this spin on our favorite pasta. Nick tossed it together last week (because he knows how much I love shrimp and mushrooms), and we paired it with a local red wine and toasted garlic bread. Ingredients linguine (or any pasta of your choice), cooked according to box... Read more
We’re currently living in an apartment with a kitchen drawer that opens into the handle of the oven and a refrigerator door that opens into the windowsill. There is just enough counter space for a microwave and a coffee maker and a kitchen table that barely seats four adults. But as Maggie reminded us, “Life is what happens while you’re... Read more
I had high hopes of cooking gourmet meals as a married couple and savoring the bites together at our cozy kitchen table. In reality, we have limited counter space and small appliances, our new stock pot and skillets are still in storage at my parents’ house, and our kitchen table is often covered with mail and magazines. And so while... Read more
(Due to the demise of yet another external hard drive, wedding video posts are on hold. But, onward we go! And, yes, I’m making it my mission to finish these recaps — and tell you all about our honeymoon, too — before Christmas.) Nick and I both ranked food high on our list of priorities when planning our wedding. We... Read more
Does your family have a favorite Thanksgiving Day casserole? Nearly every one does, and this is the dish that always makes an appearance at the Rowlands’ table. Ingredients 3 eggs, well-beaten 1/2 cup flour 2 Tbsp sugar 2 cups shredded Shard Cheddar cheese 2 – 1 lb cans (4 cups) whole kernel corn, drained 10 slices (1/2 lb) bcaon, cooked... Read more
Thanksgiving has come and gone, but it’s never too late to count your blessings. I have so much to be grateful for this year: a husband who makes me laugh on a daily basis, a healthy family — the one I was born into and the one I married into, a secure job that challenges my creativity. The list goes... Read more
I spent my Saturday morning taking photos of my lovely 17-year-old sister. She graduates from high school this spring — a full ten years after my own commencement. Do you remember what it felt like to be 17? At that time, I was growing out of my awkward teenage self and into a young lady. I played the clarinet in... Read more
What do you make for a Thursday morning potluck? Something simple and sweet, of course. And this recipe shared by Amy I fit the bill. It requires very little prep work, it transports easily, and it smells like something you want to wake up to on a cold November morning. Yesterday my colleagues held a potluck breakfast in our lobby.... Read more