This summer, while visiting California, I got to enjoy the county fair with Rosalie and Ellya. One morning, the three of us climbed into the car and off we went! It was hot, the lines were long, but the excitement of seeing all the art, quilting, animal, […]
If you’ve checked out some of my other food posts, you are most likely aware of the fact that I love lemons! Especially the Meyer lemons from California. I often find them at a local natural foods store. Meyer lemons are fantastic, tart and sweet at the […]
While living in Windsor, California many years ago, the community started a weekly Farmers Market. Sunday mornings, rain or shine, my friend and I would meet on the Windsor Town Green. There were maybe around 4 or 5 growers selling their produce. The selection was limited, […]
Gallo Pinto, literally “Painted Rooster” in English is the national dish of Costa Rica. Variations of it can be found all across Central and South America and the Caribbean Islands. It is unclear how this dish got named, perhaps because it looks so colorful with […]
Thank you Trudy, for nominating me for The Sisterhood of the World Blogger Award! I feel honored and excited to have fellow bloggers like yourself check in on my site regularly and give me feedback. I have found this community to be very supportive, fun, […]
My annual road trip to California always takes me back to Sonoma County. Having lived there for many years, it still feels like home every time I visit. The area has grown quite a bit, since we left more than twelve years ago. I still […]
Alles Liebe zum Geburtstag Gabi! Sabine & Mr. Pitt On this special day for my little sister I remember why I always miss her Despite being far apart Yet never in the heart We still share a love of many things: Lounging on the sofa reading In good […]
With the dog-days of summer, arrives one of the season’s favorite treats: homegrown, juicy, colorful, sweet and ever-so flavorful tomatoes!!! Around planting time in the spring, I always promise myself to not plant too many tomatoes that year. Most seasons, I end up with a tomato […]
We couldn’t just visit a German city with a simple name! NO! We had to go see the tongue twister city! Ulm is situated in Southern Germany, almost half way between Stuttgart and Munich, right on the bank of the river Danube. My sister and […]
No denying it! I have a bit of a sweet tooth! A nice dessert can be a wonderful way to finish a tasty dinner. But, truth be told, I don’t like my sweets too sweet. This Tapioca-Coconut-Mango Pudding has been in my repertoire for a […]
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