Practical handmade bags to love

    Practical handmade bags to love

    You might remember hearing about Lslie Art during the Made in Germany Giveaway last April. Lili makes lovely handmade yoga mat bags with the most adorable fabrics. They are absolutely practical for any Yogi who isn’t a fan of carrying around a sweaty, cumbersome...
    10 years ago today…

    10 years ago today…

    They’d been sitting in the same English and Marketing classes for several months but never really exchanged any words. Then one day, they found out that they had a common friend…and the ice was broken. So he asked her to blow off a Finance class one...
    Foraging for wild garlic

    Foraging for wild garlic

    Although many things outdoors have begun to whither and die back, some wild herbs are still thriving…and possibly even becoming easier for you to find. Types of wild garlic and chives are one example. Can you spot the clumps of wild garlic in the photo below? I...

    It wasn’t all bad in 2008…and resolutions for 2009

    This past year has been a rather wild ride for us, holding lots of surprises, both good and bad. We usually forget just how far we’ve come and how much has occurred so I thought a year in review was due. Best Moments of 2008 Ayla turned two and became the best...

    Ayla the Eco-Friendly Dog

    A couple weekends ago, we took Ayla with us down to Munich where a couple friends of our were celebrating moving into their new place. It just so happens that in their back yard is a stream which we decided Ayla just had to play in. She is a water dog, you know....
    Chicken quesadillas make me go YUM!

    Chicken quesadillas make me go YUM!

    Last night we had one of my staple favorites in this house which is chicken quesadillas. I love the blend of roasted bell peppers and onions, spicy chicken and gooey cheese between two slightly crunchy tortillas. In fact, one nightt they were particularly good and I...