The Guy Across The Table
Yes, this guy: my out-of-this-world husband, Paul.
If you have read my blog for any length of time, or if you follow me on Instagram, you probably know a few things about him. He loves food as much as I do and often inspires recipe that show up right here. He knows me well; sometimes I think he knows me better than I know myself. We love the same junk food, and baseball team; the lake is our favorite getaway; He loves God with all his might and he inspires me to be a better person every.single.day.
My friend Amanda decided to dedicate a post to her husband and invited some others to do the same. I talk about Paul all the time but usually in relation to how much he liked a recipe or how he helped me cook it. So today, this space is dedicated to my other half, my #1 fan, my biggest supporter, and my partner. Here are a few questions I asked Paul, and the other ladies asked their significant others, and his answers.
1. What is my favorite blog called? He answered “Bake Your Day”? I don’t think he knows how many blogs I actually read!
2. What is my favorite prop? He answered “the photo boards I made you” and he’s pretty darn right. He’s made me four and the first two have a fun story behind them!
3. What is the weirdest thing you have seen me do for a blog post? He said “ask me these questions”. Can’t argue with that.
4. If you could have your own blog what would you call it? He couldn’t think of a blog name but he thought it would be ministry and/or community-focused.
5. What do you do for a living and what are your hobbies? Minister to Students and Worship Leader. He enjoys woodworking, playing guitar and singing in his blues band, fishing, riding his motorcycle
6. What are some favorite recipes I have made for you? Buffalo Chicken Dip; Black Bean Burger Quesadillas (and Black Bean Burgers); Pulled Pork; Fried Rice; Rosemary Roasted Nuts; Jalapeno Popper Cups
And for fun, 10 (somewhat silly) reasons I love my hubs:
1. He builds things for me.
2. He makes me laugh every day.
3. He tolerates, and even encourages this crazy blog thing.
4. He has great hair!
5. He does dishes.
6. He really, really loves people and building relationships with others.
7. He loves Mexican food as much as I do.
8. He gives a great massage.
9. He sings.
10. He’s a master of the grill, of quesadillas and of scrambled eggs!
And bonus: he loves me more than I ever imagined possible and I thank God daily that he is in my life.
Check out the other Appreciation Posts from my awesome blogger friends!
- Lauren from Keep It Sweet Desserts made M&M Kit Kat Cake
- Rachel from Rachel Cooks made Whole Wheat Chocolate Chip Cookies
- Shanna from Pineapple & Coconut made Best Ever Chicken Enchiladas
- Meaghan from The Decorated Cookie made Homemade SpaghettiOs
- Amy from Very Culinary shared a Fabulous Video!
- Liz from The Lemon Bowl made Lebanese Meat Pies (Sfeehas)
- Cassie from Bake Your Day wrote about The Guy Across The Table
- Erin from The Law Students Wife made Chicken Stir Fry with Thai Peanut Sauce
- Heather from Sugar Dish Me made Bourbon Apple Shortcakes
- Dorothy from Crazy For Crust made Pretzel Toffee Peanut Butter Cookies
- Lauren from Climbing Grier Mountain shared At the Table with Mr. B
- Tanya from Lemons for Lulu made Reese’s Peanut Butter Caramel Bars
- Erin from Texanerin Baking made Healthier New York Times Chocolate Chip Cookies
- Jen from Jens Favorite Cookies made Chocolate Pudding
- Jamie from Thrifty Veggie Mama made Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins
- Diane from Created By Diane made Rocky Road Cookie
- Nikki from Seeded at the Table made Oatmeal Cream Pie Ice Cream Sandwiches
- Meagan fron A Zesty Bite made Something Fabulous
- Taylor from Greens & Chocolate made Butterfinger Blondies
- Amanda from i am baker made Classic Cheesecake with Double Crust
- Kristy from Sweet Treats & More made Buffalo Chicken Spaghetti Squash
- Lauren from Healthy. Delicious. shared 10 Guy-Approved Recipes
- Erin from Dinners, Dishes, and Desserts shared a Round up of Hubbies Favorites
- Rachel from Set the Table made Mexican Chocolate Shake
- Julie from Julie’s Eats and Treats shared her Hubby’s Top 10
- Stefani from Cupcake Project made Graham Cracker Waffle Cones
- Katerina from Diethood made Pasta with Tomatoes, Garlic and Olives
- Betsy from Java Cupcake made White Chocolate Everything!
- Kimberly from The Daring Gourmet made French Almond Cake with Lavender Lemon Glaze
Love this! And how funny that our husbands had the same answer for our favorite blog, haha!
I love this, Cassie! You and Paul are such a sweet couple.
So jealous of Number 7!! Love this. 🙂 You two are so cute!!
You guys are so cute. Love!
Love this! You guys are so cute and it seems like you are so happy together. 🙂
Oh my goodness — I love this!!! (And what a cool photo at the very top!)
You two are without a doubt one of my favorite couples. It’s been so fun to know you both and see the cool ways that your marriage has continued to grow and strengthen over the years. (And of course – join in for some of the happy hours, Mexi food, photo board building, and more!) 🙂
Miss you, and cheers to a wonderful couple!
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You guys are adorable…and Paul DOES have great hair, lol. What a wonderful couple you are. Thanks for sharing this Cassie. It’s a pleasure to read!
Awwww Cassie, this is so sweet! Miss seeing you guys at church!
Awww…this is SO SWEET, Cassie! I’m so glad that I dedicated a recipe to my hubby and featured photos of our wedding day last June. In fact, the recipe I posted today is one of his very favorites. (He loves everything Buffalo Chicken! He inspired the recipe, too.) So, just as I mentioned to Amanda, I am right there with you gals in spirit today! My guy? All of the above (ALL, right down to the thick gorgeous hair which he grew out nice and lush especially for me, kinda circa 1978) with the exception of singing. He sings, but whistles better. What would we do without our loves, our best friends, and their undying love and unbridled support to even include washing the dishes? I’ll never forget your sweet story of your wedding proposal. *tears welling in eyes* Thanks for sharing, girl! xoxo
CUTE!!! I am loving all the answers – I’m a little scared to get down ‘n’ dirty with what Nate thinks of blogging. When I tell him all about the current blogging crisis he’s so patient, but I know it’s also totally bizarre to him too!
What a good man you are Paul!! My husband is building my photo boards at the moment, he’s uber proud of them. It’s so nice to officially get the man-behind-the-Bake-Your-Day intro. 🙂
I love this post!!!! It is always so fun to learn things about the bloggers I read and their families behind the scenes! You guys are absolutely adorable! Love what our hubby’s will do for us and our blogs…building and dishes! Mine just shakes his head at me every day when I tell him what is happening in “blog world” or what I need him to make for me.
I love this!! Such a great photo of you two! I read your blog often so I have read a lot about your husband and know how much he does for you and how great he is. We are all such lucky girls to have such amazing husbands!!
What a great dedication! I love hearing women talk so positively about their husbands in public. We need more of that for sure! You guys are adorable.
Cassie, this is adorable. I would totally follow suit, except I have a boyfriend and I probably blog about him too much as it is. It’s nice to hear more about him! It seems like you guys are doing really well out east — come back to visit sometime!
What a super sweet post!! I love this 🙂
So cute Cassie! Sounds like a keeper!
You guys rock! This has to be the sweetest post ever! And you know I applaud his ‘dilla making skills:)
So so darling. And I love that you added the 10 reasons. I think I need to do that, too!! (My husband would second…)
You guys are one good lookin’ couple!! My husband said the same thing about these questions being the weirdest thing, haha!
I love this! You two are definitely perfect for eachother… and that first photo is the best! Now Paul, could you please get on my husband? I need photo boards, like two years ago. Please and thank you. 🙂
Sweet post! Love his answer to #3
i liked this little peek into your life 🙂
What a sweet, sweet post, Cassie! I totally grinned throughout and LOLed at your Insta-ed text exchange – TOTES reminds me of my own life with Mr. SB. And I agree with Laurie: Paul should strongly consider at least a side business if not a full-blown career manufacturing photo boards.
This is seriously such a sweet, beautiful, heart warming post! You guys are adorable, Cassie.
Awww, this is so beautiful! Love this post!
This was so sweet Cassie! I think food bloggers have the BEST husbands! You two are adorable by the way.
This is such a cool idea! Your husband sounds like such a great and supportive guy!
Awww, such a sweet post. Our hubby’s deserve a lot of kudo’s being married to a food blogger. The two of you are just adorable together.
So sweet! And so fun to see the guy behind the blog. 🙂
LOVE this post!! You guys are too sweet together.
You two are so beautiful inside and out!!!
This was so super sweet! Really a great tribute! The list of reasons was a great addition– thanks for sharing!
Awe, #2. It’s the most important! I love that first pic, BTW. So great how you shot through the glass!
You two are adorable!
I adore Paul. Mostly cause I adore you and know that anyone you love, I love. Plus the fact that he is in Ministry makes me happy, happy, happy. You two are adorable!!! Thanks for doing this Cassie… and thanks to your hubby too! 🙂
Awwww so cute!! I love this. Behind every girl’s food blog, there is a totally awesome guy who eats all the food. 🙂
Aw, so cute! I just found your blog and from the looks of it, I’m loving it already! Cheers to another blogger not afraid to talk about God! 🙂
he sounds just wonderful and he is lucky to have such a lovely wife!
Oh – I love this! So glad you featured him. It takes very patient (and hungry) husbands to support all the time and energy it takes to blog!
Awwww, so sweet! Love you guys! xo
Love this post, Cassie! So happy for you both, and so glad that you have such a wonderful hubby! Thanks for sharing your happiness with us! 🙂
Great post Cassie, love that wine glass picture!!!
Such a sweet tribute to Paul! You two were made for each other, Cassie! xo
You two are a beautiful couple!! Cassie, I want your dimples! 😀 Gorgeous!!
great post! it’s nice to see a personal side to food bloggers.
So adorable! Paul sounds like a wonderful guy!
Awwwww this post is so adorable.
Paul seems sweet. 🙂 I remember that first picture from before – so amazing!
And Alex had the same answer with the weirdest thing I’ve ever done for a post. I just totally deleted the question. 😉
Loved seeing Paul working out on your deck at Conover! Miss seeing you all around the place! Say hi to Paul for Ann and me!
What a great tribute to your guy. You each have such a warm, generous sparkle in your eyes…looks like you’re perfect for each other.
I LOVE this post, Cassie! You two make such a spectacular couple!
What a great post! Can he make me some backgrounds too? 😉
You two are so cute together 🙂 Very nice interview!
This is so sweet Cassie! Just reading your blog, I can see that you two have a truly amazing and inspirational relationship!