Hello friends — today is my 2 year blogging anniversary! Just popping in quickly to say thank you all so much for reading and contributing to fANNEtastic food. It’s been a fun two years. Here’s to many more. :) In honor of 2 years of blogging, here are a few questions for you guys: 1) When did you start reading my blog? Have any of you guys Continue Reading …
The Happiness Project
Have any of you guys heard of the book The Happiness Project? I started reading it a couple weeks ago and have been loving it so far, which is surprising since I’m not really into self help books or anything too indulgently introspective (I was NOT a fan of Eat, Pray, Love). But this book isn’t really like that — it’s more about how to Continue Reading …
Checking In!
Hello friends! Matt and I had an awesome weekend in New York at Matt’s friend Zach’s wedding on Friday and exploring the beautiful Hudson River Valley for the rest. I wanted to post earlier today, but Matt and I flew out of NYC tonight (yes, very poor planning — we didn’t even realize we were flying out of NYC on 9/11 until yesterday) and Continue Reading …
The Most Ridiculous Beach Trip Ever & Recipe Page Updates!
Hello friends! I hope you’re all having great weekends! Mine has been… interesting, haha. Remember when I said I was going camping on the beach last night with the grad school gang? Well, literally the second we arrived at the beach yesterday a RIDICULOUS thunder/lightning/hail storm arrived as well. I didn’t get any photos since we were too Continue Reading …
Happy 4th of July Weekend!

Hello friends! I hope you're enjoying your weekends, and if you're American, your 4th of July holiday weekends! Matt and I are having a great time here in D.C. - we spent today relaxing at the pool and doing a little swimming in preparation for our upcoming triathlon, and yesterday we spent all day hiking Old Rag Mountain in Shenandoah Continue Reading …
New Blog Header Alert!
Hello friends! Look up! (Or click through if you are reading this in my email subscription or Google Reader!) I just put up my new blog header! I am working out changing some of the colors on my blog to match it better (I’m thinking a gray background instead of purple now, and maybe a white banner around the header… thoughts?)… but as Continue Reading …
Help me pick a fANNEtastic slogan!
Hello friends! My family and I are continuing to have a blast here on vacation in Germany! Today’s adventure was some sightseeing in the form of beautiful castles. A teaser: We’re off to dinner now, but stay tuned for a fun recap post in a couple hours! I got some great photos. :) In the meantime… remember a couple weeks ago when I had Continue Reading …
Merry Christmas!
Merry Christmas to all, and to all a good night. :) Continue Reading …






























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