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2025 April: I was Granted a Reprieve!
Yes, it’s about time! As I shared in last month’s newsletter, we left cold California for cold Germany. I believe this is the longest I’ve lived without sun and warmth! But Lutz provided a reprieve from the cold… But before I share my adventure, […]
The ABCs about the ABCDE Food Codes
Since living in Germany, I’ve been privileged to buy most of my food at the fresh market in town or from our farmers’ store, the Raiffeisen. Raiffeisen sells everything you need to run a farm and everything you can produce on a farm: small […]
2025 March: I sure hope I can make it to Spring!
It’s that season in Germany where you don’t know if you’ll survive the winter without sun. The rain, clouds, and snow can bring you down quickly if you’re a California girl. The last month in the USA was cold, cloudy, and rainy most days, […]
Naan Bread
If you joined me for my Indian Cooking class a few years ago, you would remember my failed nann bread recipe. I’ve been trying for years, with no success, to make the perfect naan. I’d say I have thrown away more than I have […]
Free eBooks Anyone?
Seriously, I don’t know anyone who would refuse a free eBook. Although I prefer holding a book in my hand and using my old collage book-marker, sometimes a girl has to do what a girls got to do when she runs out. These sites […]
Staying Healthy Through Flu Season
Staying in an Airbnb and coming down with the flu is tough. After reading this article, I started using some tips to prevent the spread of this horrible, debilitating flu. I will implement many of these as soon as I get home. We all […]