You may have been reading this blog of ours for days, weeks, or even years (yay! and thank you!) Sure, we post a picture here and there, or a video of our hands… but after all that time I figured it was about time we gave you a bit more of a peek inside our kitchen. Let you get to know the people behind the words and pictures and recipes that you see here every week.
As we’ve been wanting to do more with video on the blog, we took a digital video class this fall at a local art school. Just for fun. And as our class project, we decided to create an “about video” for the blog. For you. So rather than just reading about us, you actually get to see and hear us in all our awkward glory.
You’ll have to excuse our quirks, like the lumpy cake batter, mixer explosion, side talking and begging cats. Because that’s who we are, really and truly. No gimmicks. No special effects. Just us.
I hope you like it (and us!)
On, and if you’re hungry after watching that, check out the Classic Reuben Sandwich recipe and the recipe for the Yellow Cake with Chocolate Fudge Frosting that we prepare in the video.
Yum! What a delicious prize! :)
Lovely giveaway!
What a nice idea! I love getting packages in the mail :)
I Love Love Love the video.
Ahh, the video is so cute!
Thank you for doing this, it would be so awesome to win!
You two are super cute…and your kitchen in big! (well, compared to my 700sf house anyway ;p) Cheers!
Cookie care packages are always welcome at our house!
You guys are wonderful! Love this blog.
Ahh, what an amazing giveaway! :)
I’ve been traveling for the past four days–so glad I got to your email before it was too late! Thanks for the giveaway.
This is the “Sweetest” giveaway
Love this idea !!
I think you guys are so sweet! I actually just made a batch of cookie dough truffles from your book and thought I would check out the blog to see what you are up to!
Well done. Very cute video :-)
I just love your blog! I so wish my husband & I had time to come home & cook together. We’ll get there, things are just nuts at the moment. The video was great! Can’t wait to see more!
Great video, the yellow cake looks amazing!
That cake looked amazing I am a huge chocolate lover.
What a nice kitchen!
Your cats are just like my cat. He sits about 12″ from my feet when I’m in the kitchen and occasionally stretches up to my waist, begging like a dog, no matter what I am doing. Even if I am cooking cranberry sauce or doing dishes. He’s so funny! I’ve stepped on his tail more than once. :(
Thank you for this give-away. Have a Joyous Holiday!
Love homemade stuff!
What a fun peek into your kitchen!! And what an awesome idea for a giveaway!! I love it!!
Brilliant idea for a giveaway!! Might just have to do one like this myself!!
Thanks for the great giveaway! There’s nothing nicer than receiving homemade gifts.
That cake looks amazing! I’m jealous; I cannot bake to save my life
I couldn’t stop thinking about that lemon cake with chocolate frosting either. It looks beautiful and delicious!
Great video! Have been a longtime reader, it is nice to see the “personal” side of Love and Olive Oil.
Enjoyed the recipies and sure hope I win!
What a great giveaway. I loved watching your video and learning more about you both. It would be a “sweet” treat to win this giveaway. :)
How do you keep your cats out of the kitchen?
We don’t. :) Selective editing on the video. Haha.
If you figure it out, do share!
Your recipes are so inventive! I love your blog and would love to win the giveaway!
Loved the video! Homemade gift are the best. That’s a great idea for a giveaway. Thanks!
Great giveaway! I am trying homemade goodies for my first time this year. Those peanut butter swirl brownies will be PERFECT to give to friends and family. Thanks!
I’ve loved following your cooking and baking adventures, Lindsay, and would love even more to get to try them!
Happy Holidays! I can’t wait till finals are over and I can start baking :)))
You guys are the cutest! I’d love to taste some of your homemade goodies :)
We would love to win this! :) It sounds lovely.
The video was fun and thanks for the neat giveaway!
Love! And Homemade goodies what an awesome giveaway.
I absolutely LOVE the delicious simplicity of that cake you were baking Lindsay! Thank you so much for sharing your passion and the message that you don’t have to be a chef to create beautiful food.
I would love to have this box to share with my family…I usually bake tons, but we moved recently and I’m just not up to baking like I usually am. The next best thing to a bunch of baked goods you made is enjoying what someone else made without the work!
I love cookies! Would love to sample anything you bake!
Love just about any kind of cookie. At this time of year, shortbread is one I always make. Saw a recipe today for lavender shortbread, so that my be my next baking after the banana bread I am getting ready to start.
Cute video…very approachable.
Will be baking up a storm to spread some cheer, here, there, and everywhere :)
I am in love with this site (:
I love this site not just for the food, but the pictures of your cats! I hope that doesn’t sound too weird.
Love your site! Just made the mango fish tacos last night and they were delicious :) Homemade cookies sound great right about now!
You two are adorable :) thanks for the giveaway!
Love the blog and thanks for the giveaway!
Loooonnnnngggg time reader, first time poster, but love your site/blog. Thanks for the great video, and all the terrific recipes/posts!
What a wonderful video! Love the idea! And thanks for a great giveaway!
I would love to win some of your cookies! Sounds delicious!
Great video! So awesome of you to send a reader some homemade goodies.
Such a cute video and a fabulous cake! Will have to break out my baking pans and give it shot!
Even though can’t participate in the giveaway, I’ll just like to tell you that the blog and recipes are amazing. Keep Rolling!
Homemade is the best
I would love to try your cookies! I envy anyone who can bake. I’ve never been very successful.
Stop being so dang cute!
Yum, homemade goodies!
OMG you guys are ADORABLE.
That was such a great video! Thanks so much for sharing it with us!
You guys are really cute! Loved the video! And now I’m craving chocolate cake and a sandwich
What an amazing opportunity! Thanks for sharing – in so many ways. Truly enjoy your blog and musings.
Oh My Goodness, you guys are absolutely adorable!! I Loved the video, you had me smiling and laughing from the beginning to the end! Thank You so much for sharing and Thank You for the wonderful giveaway!!
I loved being a part of the cookie swap this year – thanks so much for putting it together! And what a fun giveaway!
Just came over today from pinterest you guys seem like you are having so much fun.
Patti
Man, winning this giveaway would make my WEEK.
Fun giveaway! Hope to win!
Great blog!
Yum, sounds delicious! :)
What an awesome giveaway! Thanks for the chance to win.
What a great holiday give away.
Love the video. You are such a cute couple.
I enjoy reading your blog and would LOVE a box of homemade goodies! :)
What a great giveaway!! Any mail is great, but baked goods make the best mail!
Nothing better than homemade cookies :)
I could go for some cookies right now :)
Homemade goodies? There’s nothing yummier! What a kind thing to do, thank you:)
Oh I so wish the hubs and I were in the same city as y’all! I think that the 4 of us would be fast friends with all the awkwardness :)
Aw, I love this sweet giveaway! It seems so nice and personal :)
The two of you are adorable together! The video captured your love for each other and your personalities! Well done!
Thx for the giveaway-love this blog!!
I really like your blog and discovered it while searching for gift tag templates. Your recipes look delicious and your pictures fabulous. I’m looking forward to reading more posts.
LOVE your video! As you know, I have been following your blog for years and it was great to meet you live in Napa! Wishing to win this great give-away! Happy Holidays!!!
What a sweet giveaway! I just found your blog a month or so ago and it’s been wonderful to follow. Thank you.
Such a great idea for a giveaway! Who wouldn’t want a box of cookies in the mail?
This is such a FUN giveaway! Thanks for all of your great blog posts! YUM!!
My kids love cookies and would love to receive a box of your goodies in the mail.
well can you fit some chocolate stout in the goodiebox?? I adapted your moohoo recipe a bit and BIAB’d it, xlnt! making 2nd batch right now!! more dessert beers plz!!!
Great video! Thanks for inviting us in!!
Great giveaway! Your site is one I visit everyday. Thanks for all your recipes!
Eeeeep I would love to win some goodies from you! And PS- Love the kitty in the photo! Oh cats.
what a fun giveaway!
Love the video! Thanks for the lovely giveaway!
Love the picture of the cat!! Thanks for having this contest. Merry Christmas!!!
Such a wonderful gift to offer! Thank you!
Love the video. Keep up the great work!
Adorable! I love the video :)
i always appreciate homebaked goods because i’m an awful baker myself. terrific idea for a giveaway.
I would love to receive a box of sweet treats!