MJ and I are celebrating our ninth anniversary this week and I’ve been dreaming and scheming how we can celebrate it together in our low-key way. Not sure if it’s the time of year or if I just have a hankering for s’mores but I’ve planned a date night for us and it includes roasting… Read More
While we were in Door County last weekend, I corralled the children and took their yearly pictures. It’s an annual project I really enjoy and look forward to doing. It helps me improve my photography and editing while creating timeless photos of them at each age. The pictures could have waited until we returned but… Read More
Season’s Eatings is a column dedicated to eating seasonally and includes recipes and tips that help you make the most of each season’s produce. Text and photos by Liz of Carpé Season Let’s be clear about something: I love pork. I mean, bacon’s a give-in. If you don’t like bacon, you’re probably religiously required to… Read More
For menu planning and recipe selection, I am one who is very affected by the temperatures outdoors. Hot and humid temps have me craving cold, little-to-no-cook-time items like the couscous salad, 4-layer pudding dessert, frozen fruit, lemonade slushies or ice cream (roasted raspberry crisp or macaroon ice cream sandwiches). A few weeks back we had… Read More
We are off! The bags are packed, the car is stuffed, vacation here we come! We are joining MJ’s family up north for rest and relaxation. Earlier this week was my mother-in-law’s birthday so we made a cake to bring along to celebrate her. The cake and frosting are simple so I made a tiny… Read More