Some nights, I crave a tasty, fresh and quick to prepare dinner. That’s when a simple and fast sauté comes in handy. The end result always depends on what I find in the refrigerator drawer. The inclusion of onion and garlic creates a great flavor base, along with […]
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Imperfect Perfection?
Opened the oyster, gave it a whirl exposing only mother-of-pearl the iridescent glow beauty magnifico! […]
Thank you for another Award!! I am humbled!
Thank you Velda, for nominating me for the Infinity Dreams Award! I am humbled! I first “met” Velda in one of the WordPress Blogging University classes earlier this year. The assignment was to create a photo display, and try out a new style. Velda had […]
Liebster Award Nomination
A few weeks ago, Carol at http://knitequalsjoy.com nominated me for the Liebster Award. I am happy to accept this nomination, albeit a bit late. I hope you check out her blog, it is very inspiring to see, what pieces of wearable art she designs and creates. Thank you Carol […]
Sun and Fun at the Sonoma County Fair
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, […]
Tasty Tuesday … Lemons, Lemons, Lemons
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 […]
Farmers Markets, Cinnamon Rolls and, Yes! I am the boys’ mother …
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, […]
Sisterhood of the World Blogger Award
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, […]
Happy Birthday Schwesterherz
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 […]
Tasty Tuesday … Slow-roasted Tomatoes with Garlic and Herbs
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 […]
In Ulm, um Ulm und um Ulm herum …
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 […]
Tasty Tuesday … Tapioca Coconut Pudding with Mango
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 […]
Tasty Tuesday … Homemade Thai Sweet Chile Sauce
Once you make a batch of your own Thai Sweet Chile Sauce, you won’t want to eat the bottled sauce ever again. From start to finish, excluding the cool in time, it takes no more than 20 minutes! This is one of my all-time favorite […]
Enchanting Minnewaterpark
Want to unwind and leave the crowds of Bruges behind? The visually stunning scenery and quiet solitude of Minnewaterpark in town is just what the doctor ordered! This medieval city boasts one of the most romantic parks I’ve encountered in my travels. Minnewater translates into “Lake of Love” and […]
Welgekomen te Brugge …
After catching our breath in Amsterdam for a couple of days, we hopped onto a train headed to Bruges. The setting alone is magnificent; add all the ancient architecture, the romantic canals dotted with graceful swans, the Belgium waffles, incredible beer and beautifully maintained parks, […]
Farmers Market in Auch … A Feast for the Eyes
The town of Auch was slowly coming to life in the crisp, early morning air. The town square was filling up with stands and food trucks; and some of the wares were simply displayed on the cobblestone pavement. Residents were strolling from vendor to vendor, visiting with friends […]
Tasty Tuesday … Beet Mousse à la Rive d’O
Our recent trip to Europe took us to Southern France. We spent almost two weeks in the foothills of the Pyrenees Mountains. One town we really enjoyed was Oloron St. Marie. We stayed at a beautiful bed & breakfast, complete with a magical garden, a […]
A Music Lovers Nirvana … The MIM
During a visit to Brussels, we skipped the art museums and instead visited the MIM, also known as the Musical Instruments Museum. It’s situated up on a hill, within easy walking distance of the Grand Place. The exhibits include over 1200 musical instruments from around […]
in cahoots with muddy boots 