Author’s note: Jason wanted to make it abundantly clear that this post has nothing to do with Staind’s Epiphany. Though we definitely jammed to it while writing it and think you should to. Greetings, Epiphany. Goodbye, Christmas. Wow, what a truly incredible season it has been, and one that we have milked for all it’s worth.… Read More epiphanies and prime rib
I doubt this will surprise anyone, but Jason and I are what you might call “food gifters.” We aren’t particularly talented at purchasing individualized gifts for people [unless there’s a detailed registry involved], but we will never turn down an opportunity to share food. I think that’s because we have a strong aversion to frivolous “stuff” and… Read More gifting and apple butter
Pumpkin pie is a non-starter in our household. Jason’s not a huge fan, but it could be its own food group as far as I’m concerned. Don’t be mistaken though. I’m not a “pumpkin spiced” everything kind of person, but give me a homemade pumpkin pie or a loaf of pumpkin bread, and I am… Read More giving thanks and pumpkin pie
I’ve been thinking a lot about birthdays. Maybe it’s because some of my favorite people in the world had October birthdays. Maybe it’s because I’m really into baking cakes of the bundt variety at the moment. Or maybe it’s because I just friggin’ love birthdays. Though as an adult, I find that birthdays keep losing their steam… Read More birthdays and spent grain cake
We’ve spoken extensively about annual traditions in the past — ice fishing and pontoon weekends and girls trips, as you might recall, all fall under the cozy umbrella of tradition. Now add to that list: Harvest Fest. When we began this humble blog last November, Harvest Fest was one of our first entries. So it seems we have… Read More harvest fest and maple cake
We interrupt this regularly scheduled vacation post to talk about one heck of a party. I know, I know… we still owe you a debrief on Canada. But it’s really hard to talk about Canada when two of your closest friends get married and all you want to do is gush about it. So gush… Read More wedding toasts and do-overs
fun with the frels 