If there’s any truth to the old adage, “An apple a day keeps the doctor away,” then there were a lot of healthy folks on Sunday at the National Apple Harvest Festival. We ate apple sausages and drank apple cider. We brought home apple dumplings and apple butter. And if there had been time — and, more importantly, any room... Read more
Nick and I have just one friend couple with a baby. In fact, most of our friends are not yet married. (Which means there may be many weddings in our future, and that is more than fine by me!) This friend couple just celebrated their sweet daughter’s first birthday, and we were so excited to attend the party last weekend.... Read more
Nick introduced Emily to German cuisine early in the relationship. He was born in Germany and is quite fond of the savory meats, salty sides, spicy mustards, and dark lagers of Bavaria. He makes a mean Wienerschnitzel and taught Emily to appreciate Rotkohl. (Though he hasn’t yet convinced her to try Rouladen.) Next year we plan to visit Munich to... Read more
Have you heard of Sweet Revenge in NYC? Better yet, have you eaten there? “Eat, Drink, and be Merry” is their motto, and they pair wine and beer with cupcakes. Ummm … yes, please! How does this sound: a crimson and cream cupcake with a bellini or a spice islands carrot cupcake with an IPA. I haven’t yet had the... Read more
Now that I’ve been in my new home for a solid 24 hours, it’s time to get back to the wedding recaps. Dad provided a solid arm for my walk down the stairs. Could either of us have smiled any bigger? And here’s the handsome man that awaited me at the bottom of the staircase. Dad told me he didn’t... Read more
Have you heard of Sweet Revenge in NYC? Better yet, have you eaten there? “Eat, Drink, and be Merry” is their motto, and they pair wine and beer with cupcakes. Ummm … yes, please! How does this sound: a crimson and cream cupcake with a bellini or a spice islands carrot cupcake with an IPA. I haven’t yet had the... Read more
I put on my party dress, put up my red umbrella, put a ring on his finger, and said “I do.” I tied the knot, I changed my name, and I moved my blog to a new home. Welcome, friends — old and new! Thanks for joining me as I navigate newlywed life while cooking, crafting, and exercising my creativity.... Read more
Nick and I met with Aunt Vicki two months before the big day. She’s a former District Judge, and we couldn’t envision anyone else officiating our ceremony. She was the very first member of Nick’s family that I had the pleasure of meeting. Unfortunately, she no longer holds the credentials to “pronounce us husband and wife,” and so we called... Read more
My sister’s boyfriend (who is practically part of our family) was sweet enough to record video throughout our Wedding Day. I had no idea he would put so much time and creativity into it! This first clip captures all of us gingerly walking down the slippery stairs. Please pay special attention to the following: The flash of red umbrella in... Read more
Yes, dear friends, the Culinary Couple said “I DO” on August 28th! The rain didn’t stop us from having the most perfect day of our lives. There was spontaneous singing during the ceremony. There were bridesmaids with red umbrellas and groomsmen with mugs of microbrews. There were proud parents. There were family cookbooks for every guest. And there was an... Read more