Yes, this Christmas season looks different. But some things are the same. Like, my friend Sarah's thoughtful and evocative reflections during advent, which I look forward to every year. And, […]
Read MoreThe sweet little boy in this photo just turned THREE. As milestones usually make me do, I started reminiscing, going back and reading through his first year posts to remind […]
Read MoreFive years ago today, I married the person I admire most in this world. One day, I will write down our love story. But for today, there are photographs. Photographs […]
Read MoreWhen it comes to husbands, I hit the jackpot. Elie wakes up every morning with a smile on his face and fills our life with his joyfulness. If God loves […]
Read MoreWhen I received my February edition of Bon Appétit Magazine, I cheered. I love that a food magazine is promoting a healthyish way of eating, not as a diet or deprivation, but as […]
Read MoreOnly two days away from Christmas, I’m sitting in the early morning darkness beside a brightly lit tree, reflecting on the meaning of this season: the miracle of the birth […]
Read MoreI almost didn’t write this post. The topic of easy holiday entertaining sounded trite to me, and maybe even a little pompous. Because really, holiday entertaining can be stressful. Especially […]
Read MoreI’ve been thinking a great deal lately about the meaning of family. There is the family we are born into, and then there is the family we choose. Some of […]
Read MoreI don't add to the blog anymore. But, if you’re looking for old blog posts on pregnancy, parenting and travel, you’ll find them here. Just search the topic, above. For new recipes and travel guides, sign up for my newsletter or follow me on Instagram.
I love when I see an email from a friend, and that’s how I think of you. I hope you feel the same. In my newsletter, I share the kinds of recipes and stories I used to blog about. You’ll get the recipes I’m cooking for my family as well as anything else I think might bring more connection or more joy.