A Very Good Year

Today is the one year anniversary of the Bylsma/Mathews Wedding What a fantastic day it was.  A teeny little celebration in Carmel Valley, California. And the best crew of people we could have ever asked for. Brad and I threw … Continue reading

How Does Our Urban Garden Grow?

I really impressed myself the other day. I made a beautiful and delicious salad made only with vegetables, raisins, and nuts either bought at the Farmer’s Market or taken right from our own garden. I sat down to eat it … Continue reading

There’s No Place Like Home

There is something about going home that just refreshes me.  It makes me get all introspective and think about the person I was when I lived there.  I think about who I was and who I’ve become.  I think of … Continue reading

Brad & Kels Leap Day

Yesterday was the day that comes only once every four years. And it was awesome. I like to tell people that Leap Day was my actual due date, but I was born three days early.  Now that I am older, … Continue reading

Brad and Kelly Valentine’s Day

When you’re in the restaurant industry, you have to make what you can of holidays. We generally work all holidays.  Most of us still get off Thanksgiving and Christmas (although Brad worked on Thanksgiving this year… boo), but Halloween, The … Continue reading