Chesapeake Crab Imperial
Find some sweet and savory winter comfort in this Chesapeake Bay dish that’s basically a delicious and less sticky crab cake in a dish with all my favorite flavors of Virginia and Maryland! My job sends me back up to …
Home Improvement VA :: Before + After
When we’re not working or cooking, we’re home makeover and DIY junkies. We can’t be in a house for too long before we’re planning ways to overhaul our space. After living in our house here in Virginia for five years, …
Roasted Root Vegetables
Need a delicious, savory, and easy side for your autumn main dish? Roast up a tray full of fresh chopped root vegetables with just a dash of maple to go alongside your main or serve as a filler in other …
Family Photos with Susan Kruger Photography
I’m so happy that our lovely friend Susan could do our family photos again this year! I’m every bit as much in love with them as I am our son’s newborn photos and our family photos from last year. We …
Old Bay + Butter Roasted Turkey Breast
Holy smokes, folks! Here I am getting out ahead of the holidays again, with another delicious turkey recipe! Or, considering how long ago I actually made this recipe, I might just be really behind. Because that might just be a …
Signs of Fall
Hi guys, and happy Halloween! Fall always seems to come late in NoVA. It’s already cold where my folks live in California and it has already snowed on our friends and relatives in Denver. And here in northern Virginia? We’re …
Virginia Cornbread Stuffing
It always pays to have a dish up your sleeve, whether it’s for that office holiday potluck or a gathering of friends and family, that 1) is guaranteed to taste great whether you execute it perfectly or if you have …
This is 40
I just turned 40. I keep looking at that number and keep expecting to have feelings about it. The birthdays that end in zeroes are supposed to feel significant. But you know…honestly…I feel just fine and dandy about turning 40. This is …
Blackberry Sangria
As much as I work indoors, I feel like I’m trying to be outdoors as much as possible. When we’re not actually out of doors hiking, running, or exploring, a lot of my projects lately have been trying to bring …
Simple + Sweet Grilled Peaches + Ice Cream
The summer heat is upon us, friends. And it definitely changes the way we cook and eat and live around the Big Brick House. For one thing, no one wants to hang out around the stove. We’re all about the …
Signs of Spring
Oh, hey guys! How’ve you been? Things have been quieter around On the Home Front this month. Partly because I’ve been swept away by the craze of work {remember that workaholic tendency I’ve talked about?}. And I’ve also started a …
Spring Greens Salad with Fresh Strawberries
Jump to Recipe! Let’s talk about strawberries. Fresh, ripe spring strawberries are awesome in so many ways. Normally, they’re the first fruit to ripen in the spring, but since we’ve had such a weird year weatherwise, we’re only just now …