For Years To Come

My dad made each of the girls this beautiful recipe box/recipe card holders this past Christmas. They have been working on cooking and baking and putting recipes they've mastered into their boxes ever since. Emma got hers out the other night to make overnight oats and it was then that I realized that I had not yet shared about these beautiful boxes. I just love how much they love them and I think it will be so neat for them to look back and see their handwriting from when they were younger (and what it changes into throughout the years)!My guess is that their children and grandchildren will get a kick out of seeing the recipes these boxes contain too! xo

{This Moment} In The Kitchen

{This Moment} - A single  photo  - no words- capturing a moment from the week. A simple, special, extraordinary moment. A moment I want to pause, savor and remember. If you are inspired to do the same, leave a link to your 'moment' in the comments section for all to find and see. We wish you a lovely weekend! xo

From Scratch

Yesterday afternoon was chilly and grey, basically the perfect afternoon to break out the pasta making equipment and try our hand at making our own pasta again. We had tried once before and failed miserably. This time, however, we had a much better recipe. Our dough came together perfectly and rolled out beautifully. Our Italian ancestors were most definitely smiling down on us as we rolled and cut and hung the pasta to dry. The three main components to our meal last night were all made by our hands (our pasta sauce- made last summer, and the meatballs and pasta- made yesterday). It was easily one of the most delicious and satisfying meals we have shared together, and I think that was due in large part to how much love and hard work the four of us poured into this meal to make it a reality. Well done, team! xo