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Our tech team has launched updates to The Nest today. As a result of these updates, members of the Nest Community will need to change their password in order to continue participating in the community. In addition, The Nest community member's avatars will be replaced with generic default avatars. If you wish to revert to your original avatar, you will need to re-upload it via The Nest.
If you have questions about this, please email help@theknot.com.
Thank you.
Note: This only affects The Nest's community members and will not affect members on The Bump or The Knot.
Non-clicky poll in honor of all the newbies
Seems like we've had a lot of new people join recently, so let's do a simple poll as a get-to-know-you.
1) When did you get married?
2) Where?
3) How long have you lived in the Boston area?
4) Things you like to do in your spare time?
5) Your favorite restaurant in the city? in the 'burbs?
6) What's one of the best dishes you make?
7) And since we all love 'em, PIP a wedding pic if you want!
I'd rather be rock climbing or playing volleyball
Re: Non-clicky poll in honor of all the newbies
1) When did you get married? May 2005--I'm ancient around here
2) Where? Berkeley, CA. Married on the Cal campus, Chinese banquet reception at a restaurant in Oakland.
3) How long have you lived in the Boston area? Grew up here, moved to SF for 6 years as an adult, came back to Boston 3.5 years ago.
4) Things you like to do in your spare time? Play volleyball, crochet, knit, still trying to find time to learn to sew, rock climb, watch TV, read, eat (eating is a big theme with me, as you'll see in the next two questions)...
5) Your favorite restaurant in the city? in the 'burbs? In the city it's probably No. 9 Park for pricey, Hong Kong Eatery for cheap. In the 'burbs it's a toss up between Salts in Cambridge and Blue Ginger in Wellesley.
6) What's one of the best dishes you make? Hmm, I don't make very fancy things, but I guess my osso bucco isn't bad.
7) And since we all love 'em, PIP a wedding pic if you want! I've always loved this shot for some reason
1) When did you get married? Jan 31st 09'
2) Where? Stowe, VT
3) How long have you lived in the Boston area? All my life (although I lived in Philly for a year on my own)
4) Things you like to do in your spare time? Hiking, going to concerts, swimming...I used to surf, I should get back into that
5) Your favorite restaurant in the city? It's just pizza but Regina's will always be my fav.
in the 'burbs? I really have started to like Jalapeno's in Walpole...does anyone know of any other good mexican places in the area?
6) What's one of the best dishes you make? I make some awesome veggie tacos! My DH has me make him kielbasa too (even tho I'm a veggie)
7) And since we all love 'em, PIP a wedding pic if you want!
I guess I can't PIP right...here's a link http://s155.photobucket.com/albums/s305/lizzyheartthrob/?action=view¤t=Jay_Liz_Church.jpg
Here's your pic--love it!
1) When did you get married? July 2009
2) Where? Dartmouth, MA - where we both grew up
3) How long have you lived in the Boston area? Grew up on the south coast (of MA, lol), went to school in NY, moved back to MA, then NYC, now the Boston area (2 yrs)
4) Things you like to do in your spare time? Things are always busy with work, and we always seem to be moving, but when there is free time I like to watch TV, read, cook & eat (definite foodie). I look forward to having more time to have hobbies!
5) Your favorite restaurant in the city? in the 'burbs? Recently I was wowed by Myers & Chang, but my fave changes all the time.
6) What's one of the best dishes you make? I make some awesome coconut lime cupcakes, and some excellent vegan dishes that you would never realize were vegan.
7) And since we all love 'em, PIP a wedding pic if you want! Oh, I want to but cant right now.
ETA: Here's one. Not the one that I was looking to post, though:
1) When did you get married? October of '08
2) Where? Princeton, MA on the side of Mt. Wachusett
3) How long have you lived in the Boston area? All my life. Born and raised and went to college
4) Things you like to do in your spare time? spend time with the hubby, run, cook, try out different restaurants, explore new towns
5) Your favorite restaurant in the city? Bistro du Midi, Sonsie, Chart House, Tresca... in the 'burbs? Alicante in my hometown (Mendon), Tom Shea's in Essex
6) What's one of the best dishes you make? Hmmmm, well, my DH is actually a better cook than me, and I don't really have a signature dish. I did make a really good sweet and sour pork dish once.
7) And since we all love 'em, PIP a wedding pic if you want!
1) When did you get married? 09.06.08
2) Where? Kennebunkport ME
3) How long have you lived in the Boston area? 5 years before college; now 7 years after college
4) Things you like to do in your spare time? cook/bake / walk/ hang out with my animals/ arts & crafts projects
5) Your favorite restaurant in the city? in the 'burbs? City- Anything in the North End; Burbs- Not Your Average Joes, Centro in Lowell or Beer Works
6) What's one of the best dishes you make? I like to cook & bake... probably anything chocolate related...
7) And since we all love 'em, PIP a wedding pic if you want!
1) When did you get married? 10.2008
2) Where? At the Boston University chapel.. husband is a grad student there.
3) How long have you lived in the Boston area? Most of my life with the exception of college.
4) Things you like to do in your spare time? These days... nap!
5) Your favorite restaurant in the city? in the 'burbs? In the city I love Radius... the burbs... Legal Seafoods.
6) What's one of the best dishes you make? Steak. Love it when I make it, love it when anyone else makes it- you just cant go wrong.
1) When did you get married? Last July, 2009
2) Where? Tarrytown, NY
3) How long have you lived in the Boston area? I grew up in Arlington - and then moved to NY about 5 1/2 years ago. My husband and I just moved back to MA in March
4) Things you like to do in your spare time? Cooking, running (pre-pregnancy), eating-out, traveling, reading
5) Your favorite restaurant in the city? in the 'burbs? I haven't been to Boston in about 6 years (see above)...so I'm at a loss. We're still finding places in the Burbs that we like - so far we like: Lexx in Lexington, Za and Tryst - both in Arlington and Stone Hearth Pizza in Belmont.
6) What's one of the best dishes you make? I love cooking - particularly ethnic influenced dishes, such as stir-fries and curries. I also make a mean chicken mole.
7) And since we all love 'em, PIP a wedding pic if you want! This in bad, but I have no clue how to PIP. Feel free to look at my wedding bio, though.
1) When did you get married? August 2006
2) Where? Virginia
3) How long have you lived in the Boston area? almost 4 years
4) Things you like to do in your spare time? read, play with the dog, play with my camera
5) Your favorite restaurant in the city? in the 'burbs? city - haven't been to many. Always have a good time with friends at Fire & Ice though. burbs - Josephs Water Street Cafe in Newburyport ... LOVE ... It's our anniversary tradition.
6) What's one of the best dishes you make? Dinner - I'm pretty fond of my shepherd's pie, I also have a chicken and broccoli pasta that I enjoy. Dessert - Cheesecake (I'm not allowed to come to Easter dinner without one) Breakfast - Monkey Bread
7) And since we all love 'em, PIP a wedding pic if you want! Totally random picture but for some reason I love it.
1) When did you get married? 9.27.08
2) Where? Portland, mE
3) How long have you lived in the Boston area? 4 years, than to ME for 1.5 years and we've been back for 2 years now, so a total of 6
4) Things you like to do in your spare time?-Play with our dogs, ski, read, shop
5) Your favorite restaurant in the city? in the 'burbs?-In the City I love Capital Grille, Tasca in Brighton; In the "burbs" we live in Canton, MA and we love Tarkara the sushi restaurant in our town
6) What's one of the best dishes you make?-Hmm risotto, a baked brie w/ black raspberry jam
7) And since we all love 'em, PIP a wedding pic if you want! Wish I knew how, you'd think after 3 years on here I'd know how!
1) When did you get married? November 2004
2) Where? Hampshire House, Beacon Hill
3) How long have you lived in the Boston area? Lived there for 10 years
4) Things you like to do in your spare time? Cook, read, play with my dog(s), rescue work, try new restaurants, travel
5) Your favorite restaurant in the city? in the 'burbs? City- Masa. Burbs- La Siesta in Winthrop
6) What's one of the best dishes you make? Pumpkin and chicken enchiladas. My mac and cheese with homemade bread crumbs is purty good too!
I'm not a total newbie... but I come and go...
1) When did you get married? May 2009
2) Where? Sandals, Bahamas
3) How long have you lived in the Boston area? My whole life
4) Things you like to do in your spare time? Go to the gym, read, TV, movies, shopping
5) Your favorite restaurant in the city? in the 'burbs? City- Mooo, 'burbs- Jalapenos or Seaport Grille in Gloucester
6) What's one of the best dishes you make? Buffalo Chicken dip... its always a big hit!Hi and welcome, newbies!
1) When did you get married? March 29, 2008
2) Where? An old church in my hometown, Pensacola, FL
3) How long have you lived in the Boston area? A year and 5 months
4) Things you like to do in your spare time? hang out with Dh and our dog, I don't really do too much else
5) Your favorite restaurant in the city? in the 'burbs? I haven't been to many places in the city so I can't really declare a "favorite" but I do enjoy Cafeteria on Newbury. And, out here, I love Cracker Barrel, it tastes like home.
6) What's one of the best dishes you make? I make a delicious baked ziti
7) And since we all love 'em, PIP a wedding pic if you want!1) When did you get married? 9/19/09
2) Where? Colonial Hotel, gardner
3) How long have you lived in the Boston area? MA My whole life--grew up on S. Shore, now live in Central MA
4) Things you like to do in your spare time? bike, hike, watch movies, eat, cook
5) Your favorite restaurant in the city? in the 'burbs? city-L'Osteria, North End. Local - bootlegger, lunenburg
6) What's one of the best dishes you make? hmmm..a lot. Lots of apps like spin dip, bean dip, etc. but for dinner I'd say pasta w/ chicken and broccoli in a wine sauce
ummm....I got married in March 2004 so what does that make me? Ha ha ha
Ancient-er? Haha! I'm older than you though, which is part of what I meant by that comment.
1) When did you get married?
Oct.4, 2008
2) Where?
Casa di Fior, Wilmington
3) How long have you lived in the Boston area?
Born and raised!
4) Things you like to do in your spare time?
Shop! Cook, try new recipes, read
5) Your favorite restaurant in the city? in the 'burbs?
Boston-Ruth's Chris, Burbs-hmmmm Border Cafe!
6) What's one of the best dishes you make?
No one makes better eggplant parm than I do
7) And since we all love 'em, PIP a wedding pic if you want!
Since I totally forget how to PIP, there's one in my siggy!
he he he he...I love it...ancient-er....ha ha ha ha ha
1) When did you get married? 4.3.10
2) Where? Stow MA
3) How long have you lived in the Boston area? Lived in MA all my life - Lived in Boston for the last 5 years
4) Things you like to do in your spare time? Karate, cook/bake, knit/crochet, read
5) Your favorite restaurant in the city? in the 'burbs? I'm currently obsessed with Reagle Beagle in Coolidge Corner. In the burbs? I really like O'Connors in Worcester
6) What's one of the best dishes you make? Falafel and chicken parm
7) And since we all love 'em, PIP a wedding pic if you want! I have 2 in my siggy, but one more couldn't hurt
Tales From a Kitchen Misfit
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1) When did you get married?
August 22, 2009
2) Where?
Westport, CT
3) How long have you lived in the Boston area?
Six years
4) Things you like to do in your spare time?
Read, bake, walk the dog, beach, boat
5) Your favorite restaurant in the city? in the 'burbs?
Tough to pick a favorite. Love Hungry Mother, Garden at the Cellar, Union Bar & Grill. Burbs: Scarlet Oak Tavern in Hingham
6) What's one of the best dishes you make?
Chocolate cupcakes with peanut butter icing.
7) And since we all love 'em, PIP a wedding pic if you want!
1) When did you get married?
8/23/2008
2) Where?
Cape
3) How long have you lived in the Boston area?
on and off for 10 years
4) Things you like to do in your spare time?
read
sunbathe
walk
eat
5) Your favorite restaurant in the city? in the 'burbs?
Fiore - roof deck cocktails
6) What's one of the best dishes you make?
chicken/artichokes/sweet peppers with tri colored pasta
7) And since we all love 'em, PIP a wedding pic if you want!
forget how to pip
2) Where??Granby, CT, in my grandma's garden
3) How long have you lived in the Boston area??I live in Worcester, but close enough- here for just over a year, and I went to college just outside of Boston.4) Things you like to do in your spare time??cook and knit5) Your favorite restaurant in the city? in the 'burbs??I have very few favorites in Boston, I don't get out there much, but I love Addis Red Sea on Tremont (I think). In Worcester we adore Bocado, a spansh/tapas place.6) What's one of the best dishes you make? ?I make amazing pies. I didn't do well in my first pie baking contest, but I'm entering another one in a few weeks. Last night's practice pie was great! (apple pear rhubarb) And I'm entering a second, the recipe that failed in the first contest (lime peach pie- the reason it did poorly was it had "overwhelming citrus flavor".... which was kind of the point, hence the name of the pie. No, I'm not bitter)7) And since we all love 'em, PIP a wedding pic if you want!?see my sig! I can't PIP at work
1) When did you get married? February 14, 2009
2) Where? St. Petersburg, Florida
3) How long have you lived in the Boston area? We moved here this past November, so not long at all!
4) Things you like to do in your spare time? Run (although I can't do it anymore), read, hike, write, adventure sports, camp, eat, drink wine/beer, cook, play with our cats, hang out with H (but I confess to missing having girlfriends in the area!!)
5) Your favorite restaurant in the city? in the 'burbs? We're still exploring these, but so far we love Pop's in the city (great organic food!) and Santucci's has great pizza in Norwood.
6) What's one of the best dishes you make? I love to cook and do so almost every night, so this is tough. Probably a favorite of both H's and mine is my pineapple tofu stirfry.
7) And since we all love 'em, PIP a wedding pic if you want! I love all of our wedding photos, but this one makes me laugh. (These are our "We Do" letters; our photographer handed them to us the "wrong" way...
I haven't yet introduced myself yet, but now seems like a good time to do so...hello ladies!
1) When did you get married? November 2008
2) Where? Just outside Playa del Carmen, Mexico
3) How long have you lived in the Boston area? All of my life - originally from Beverly - now live in Wilmington.
4) Things you like to do in your spare time? We just bought our first house, so most of our spare time is spent on things to make it feel more homey.
5) Your favorite restaurant in the city? in the 'burbs? In Boston - Maybe Abe & Louie's for a special treat. In the burbs - I love Mexico Lindo and Turner's - both in Melrose.
6) What's one of the best dishes you make? Spinach fettucini with pesto, bacon and scallops - yum!
Man, it's been a while since I've been over here.... how's everyone doing?
1) When did you get married? September 19, 2009
2) Where? Easton Country Club, Easton MA
3) How long have you lived in the Boston area? With the exception of 5 years in Maryland, I have lived in the Boston area my entired life
4) Things you like to do in your spare time? watch and discuss LOST, read, play video/computer games, yoga...
5) Your favorite restaurant in the city? in the 'burbs? I LOVE Finale's in the theater district... Burton's is great in the 'burbs
6) What's one of the best dishes you make? fried chicken
7) And since we all love 'em, PIP a wedding pic if you want!