We also love family, although our definition of family is a flexible one. Our family spans four generations and is a true "modern family" that doesn't acknowledge the usual notion of exes or half-siblings, and loves the idea of honorary members. Our motto is definitely "The more the merrier"!
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| The Gill-Beaupain-Smith Family Portrait. (missing Karie's husband Gavin) Photo by JLV Photography |
Because we are a large family, it is rare for more than a few days to go by without us spending time together, and usually these occasions call for food. A lot of food. But you can only do so many backyard BBQs and pasta nights before it turns boring. So we decided to start exploring new recipes and ideas for family dinners.
To help document our successes and failures, offer insight, tips, and anecdotes we will be blogging about all the recipes we try from our favorite cookbooks (old and new). We are not chefs and have never been to culinary school; we are just two women who like to cook for our families.
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| Photo by JLV Photography |
Karie
She is a wife, mom, family party planner, WSU grad (Go Cougs!), and the oldest of the Gill siblings. Karie loves the feeling when a meal comes together and everyone gathers around to share stories, laughs, and enjoy each others company. She is the official coordinator of family dinners, parties, and nights in and out. There is a special place in her heart for pasta, Irish food and Jason Statham. Though she hasn't traveled the world extensively, she plans on doing so soon with her growing family. |
| Photo by JLV Photography |
