Coming up with a signature Christmas cocktail has been one of my favorite new traditions that started because of this blog. We almost always have a cocktail hour before Christmas dinner, whether it’s a small affair with just Tory, our husbands and parents, or our more extended family. And it’s fun to be able to…
So my parents, Tory & AJ and Derek & I have now all planted apple trees in our respective yards. We talked about it for years but finally pulled the trigger this year, same with Tory & AJ. But Dad, got his – I think for Father’s Day from my Mom, two years ago. Surprisingly,…
If I’m not having a latte, then I normally take my coffee black, being a traditionalist and all. Sometimes on weekend mornings though, a little sweeter coffee is nice. I overheard my coworkers talking about this coffee they had at a little coffee shop in Minneapolis. Something sweeter than black coffee thanks to the honey…
Some of the most loyal followers of this blog are our aunts and uncles, so when Thanksgiving rolled around this year, they expected Dana and I to contribute to the spread. Normally I piggyback on my mom’s contribution, but this year apparently I was not getting away so easily. Dana offered to bring pumpkin pies,…