The sun is working hard to come out, the family is working hard to stay healthy, the world is working hard to keep turning, and we are working hard to take life one day at a time. Sometimes, you must slow down to realize […]

  I’ve got the simple trick for you, and it’s a must-do if you are a kale lover like me. There are so many kinds of kale that sampling them all is challenging. Here in Germany, there are several different versions. I especially like the […]

  We eat salad every night and have a few that are our top picks, but when kale season comes around, that is it, while it lasts. I am a crunchy salad eater who needs texture in my salads, so if you’re like me, this […]

  In our little town of Wolfach, we have Weltladen, a small World Market. They have the coolest gifts and handicrafts from around the world. Often, they provide a recipe with all the fixings, and the funds are donated to organizations worldwide. Doris, my sister-in-law, […]

  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, […]

  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 […]