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 […]
annual beach outing to collect sea shells daily evening walks on the forrest covered mountain garden alive with helicopter-like dragonflies and iridescent hummingbirds jam and jelly making kettle heats up the kitchen labels ready midsummer’s day night and day of equal length poppies quivering along roadsides sunflowers towering […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
A few years ago while traveling through Spain, we were lucky enough to find some roasted Padrones peppers on the menu. They were cooked to perfection and sprinkled only with a some coarse sea salt. I remember the moment only too well! Picking up one of these […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
So many of the condiments sold in stores, are often quick and easy to make at home. It’s also less expensive, you know exactly what’s in them and most importantly, they taste so much better! Pickled jalapeños are a favorite in our household, and I’ve been making […]
For the past couple of months I have been working on creating a regular post, featuring fresh takes on seasonal fruits and vegetables, as well as making your own condiments to spice up your meals. Lots of ideas had been swirling through my mind. To kick off the […]
The small French town of Auch is located about halfway between the Atlantic Ocean and the Mediterranean sea, in the foothills of the Pyrenees Mountains. According to the locals, this ancient capital of Gascony is a desirable destination for travelers. The area is famous for its […]
Of all the great cuisines of the world, South Indian food is my absolute favorite! It’s a vegetarian/vegan dream come true! There are very few Indian restaurants which serve this type of food. I have yet to figure out why. South Indian dishes are very different […]
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