LoveFeast Table

60th Birthday Celebration

By Kristin on September 1, 2011 3 Comments

Over the past few years, my mom has requested a homemade, gourmet meal for her birthday. This year was no different. But, this year was a new milestone for her, she turned 60. Yes, she's young especially for a Mom-Mom with 10 grand kids! She started having kids when she was young. I'm her oldest and she was 20 when she had me. Yes, you did the math very quickly...this will be a milestone year for me as well. She always gives us carte blanche to create whatever menu we choose, as long as there is some sort of fish … [Read more...]

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Terrain at Styers

By Kristin on June 5, 2011 3 Comments

Somewhere a couple of years ago, I read that the founders of Anthropologie and Urban Outfitters had opened a garden store, Terrain at Styers, somewhere near Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. So, when my husband and I went to Philly for the weekend, I put Terrain on my list of "must dos". Within minutes of pulling into the parking lot, my heart began to beat just a little faster. Anthropologie-meets-my-garden, plus my husband, was all I would need for a wonderful afternoon date. It was beginning to sprinkle and storm … [Read more...]

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LoveFeast for 16 Year Old Boys

By Kristin on September 9, 2010 11 Comments

My oldest son turned 16 this summer, on the 16th...which made it his Golden Birthday! We call him Drama Boy because he has been acting for years. I remember when he was 3 and would perform all of Godspell on his top bunk when "no one" was looking. We wanted to do something special, so we suggested a multi course dinner for him and his friends. Drama Boy has been raised in a foodie home, so he quickly saw the value in this idea! Devon and I planned a surprise menu developed with Asian influence in mind (Drama Boy loves … [Read more...]

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Hannah Montana’s Hoe Down in Baltimore

By Kristin on April 21, 2009 3 Comments

Ok, so it wasn't actually a Hannah Montana Hoe Down, but while I was sitting at the movies with my 7 year old daughter, I couldn't help but think back to the Easter Hoe Down, Throw Down we had! It was a total Love Feast Hoe Down!! We changed up our traditions, to the sorrow of some of our kids...and the grandmom! For years we have gone to my Aunt and Uncle's house for Easter dinner. They are without a doubt, my host and hostess heroes! They know how to throw a party and make everyone feel welcomed and at home! Why … [Read more...]

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The Baby

By Kristin on December 2, 2008 Leave a Comment

He walked in with the baby. It looked like it was at least 30 lbs. It was round and plump and it quickly took me back to another place and time. Italy in 2007. It was night and we wound our way around the twisty Florence roads (it was somewhere near the Piazzale Michelangelo). On the right we noticed a sign. It looked quaint and tucked away. We pulled in and parked the car. As we descended down the steps, an Eden of a back yard unfolded before our eyes! There were maybe eight tables set up and set aglow by … [Read more...]

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