Why I don't eat meat and diary products in the western world Health reasons The human body is evolutionary omnivore and digest animal protein as well as vegetables and fiber. Just think of the ancient roots of mankind as hunters and gatherers. The Modern concept of the paleo diet reflects that nutrition pattern. In... Continue Reading →
My dear Halee from 2blueeyes challenged me, some time ago I have to admit, for a 3 day quoting series. Thanks to her challenge I could reread the famous quotes I knew but also discovered new I am going to love. Rules for the Quote Challenge are Thank the blogger who nominated you and... Continue Reading →
My dear Halee from 2blueeyes challenged me, some time ago I have to admit, for a 3 day quoting series. Thanks to her I can do something I was dreaming of. I'll invite you to be my guests at a very honorable coffee round. We are meeting with three writers I admire for their savior... Continue Reading →
My dear Halee from 2BLUEEYES nominated me, some time ago I have to admit, for a 3 day quoting challange. It was a good experience to go though all the proverbs from vocally educated wise people. I actually love reading quotes. So thanks to Halee for challenging me. By the way Mark Twain is one of... Continue Reading →
Flowers are beautiful. In early spring flower blossoms are a source of joy. After an always too long and dark winter the first colorful buts are welcomed by everyone. People buy flowers for gardens and balconies. And they buy cheap as now there are so many offers of blooming flowers for a few cents. In the... Continue Reading →
The other day during lunch break I flipped though a Vogue magazine that was available in my favorite coffee shop. I love vogue and Harper's bazar to get inspirations on style. I adore the adds as well as the photo reels. I guess you know what I mean. The pictures in Vogue are for me... Continue Reading →
Iventory The winter hit us very hard this year. All is covered with show and the temperature are unusually fierce. Even at sunny day we do not reach temperatures above freezing point. The winter greens such as kale are gone by now and my always reliable Burnett is under the snow. Luckily the forecast was... Continue Reading →
Fermentation and preservation The winter is coming and food storage needs to be filled. Since quite some time I planned to give fermentation a try. Actual lively discussion in several posts about fermentation indicates that it is enjoying a revival. The first thing that comes in mind is the German sauerkraut! But when taking a... Continue Reading →
The first gardening year is almost at its end. Let's celebrate a virtual thanksgiving! This year encouraged me to convert more of the grassland into a vegetable garden. Just going outside to pick something for dinner is a great satisfying feeling. And I get spoiled, by the taste of it. I had a gorgeous harvest... Continue Reading →
