Reach and Read: The Particular Sadness of Lemon Cake

Book Review: The Particular Sadness of Lemon Cake by Aimee Bender Such a strange yet enjoyable book. I enjoyed it, in part because I love all things lemon flavored, but also how it takes a different look at the way we experience the world and how events (no matter how big or small) around us […]

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Collection of Murals, Mosaics and Graffiti in Cuba

I fell in love with the murals in Cuba but was also enamored by the graffiti and mosaics. No lame tagging full of misspelled words and old-school pacman shapes. Their focus on the arts is evident. Enjoy, this small slice! Notice the homage to Che Guevera – don’t be distracted by the hubs “Kaepernicking” in […]

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FAQs about Our Trip to Cuba

How did we decide to go? Hubs and I discussed what type of vacation we were in need of: more active or more vegetating, scoping out the pool all day while planning dinner? Discussed how far to travel and to someplace new or a favorite? We are both lucky that at this point in our […]

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Odds & Hens – Inspirations in Cuba

I couldn’t help but be inspired for future craft and cooking projects, urban farming ventures and of course, blog postings. Thought I would share some, all the while increasing my accountability to you. Sweets Sure the food in Cuba is not Michelin quality, yet, but this dessert of guava paste and cheese was so simple […]

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Travel Journal: Top Ten Things I Learned in Cuba

The hubs and I had the opportunity to visit the forbidden land of Cuba in October, legally under the People-to-People educational exchange visa with Friendly Planet. We went in not sure what to expect as we really didn’t know much about Cuba. Didn’t JayZ and Beyonce just visit? We aren’t supposed to go there but […]

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Reach and Read: Three Farming Reads for the Young and Young at Heart

Here are my thoughts in regards to three reads off the recent Modern Farmer list of 6 Great Farm Reads for Young Adults. I have also read, re-read and reveled in the Little House series, Haddie Big Sky will get her own post, leaving me only with Stoner by John Williams to read at some […]

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