For the Mamas

I just wanted to take this time to wish my mother, V, a very Happy Mother's Day! We've had our ups {and downs}, but you have always been a great support system and truly one of my best friends. And I hope someday I can be 1/2 the mother you are!
To my family and friends who are mothers, Happy Mother's Day to you as well! Though I don't know from experience, I can't imagine a tougher or more rewarding job!
Happy Mother's Day, Mommies!

Date Night

My hubby and I are on a mission to try a new restaurant every week. It doesn't always happen, but we try our best. Mr. got a suggestion from a co-worker for a place that we'd driven by numerous times and had no idea it was there. The best part... it's 5 minutes from our place! So we tried the Landgasthof Riedsee...and let me just say...YUM! This spot is known for its Schwabian food and it did not disappoint. Husband {of course} had lamb and I opted for a traditional Schwabian dish, maultaschen. AMAZING! The restaurant is in a quiet little spot next to a beautiful, serene pond. We will most definitely be going back!

Lovely Weekend

This weekend was a rather uneventful one as husband had to work the entire time...boo. The pups and I had a lot of time on our hands. So we played at the park, went on a few dog jogs, enjoyed out new duvet from The Company Store and made a delicious lasagna for husband and his co-workers. Not the most exciting weekend, but sometimes it's good to relax!

Schwabische Alb

This past Sunday we were able to cross something off our Stuttgart bucket list as we took the dogs and headed to the Schwabische Alb. It's an absolutely remarkable geographical site. We packed a lunch {of course treats for the pups} and headed out on the quick 45 minute drive. The weather was perfect, the trails weren't crowded and some of the views were magical! We enjoyed hiking around for a few hours and lunch with a view! And of course the dogs were passed out in the car as soon as we headed back home... just like children! If you're outdoorsy, and are in southern Germany, the Alb is a must!

Lovely Weekend

Spring is here, spring is here!!! Finally! And this past weekend the temperatures were actually more towards summer weather! We had a great weekend filled with lots of sunshine. We shopped for lederhosen/dirndls, ate lunch at my favorite spot, enjoyed a delicious brunch with good friends and spent hours laying in the sun in the back yard with the pups and frozen cocktails! Such a perfect weekend! I hope you all had a great one!

German Sushi...

Sounds strange, huh? Well, we finally found a great sushi place in Germany...only took us 16 months! Husband and I decided to have a little date night last night to Miyo for sushi. We don't have a set night each week for date night, as schedules always seem to change, but it's so nice to have {at least} one night a week when it's just the two of us! We happily stuffed our bellies and enjoyed the beautiful weather, evening, and time we spent together!

 Yummy Miso

 Nothing says Spring like tulips

 My Shake Roll

 Husband's feast!

 Pretty fountain in Boeblingen

 Yours Truly

Love

Paleo Dog Treats

Like most pet owners, our pups are our babies, and saying they are spoiled is an understatement. Spending the last year and half as a housewife has allowed me to try lots of new things...recipes, crafts, DIY, etc. So the dogs have really enjoyed all my treat experiments!
Our only real complaint about the pups is the occasional bad breath! I took it upon myself to create a healthy treat that would leave their breath minty fresh. Furthermore, we watch what we put into our own bodies, we should do the same for our pets. And all these stories about what's really in dog treats has got me freaked out....enter the Paleo Mint Dog Treat!

Ingredients:
1 Tablespoon Coconut Oil
1 Cup Water
2-2 1/2 Cups Almond Meal/Flour
1/3 Cup Chopped Parsley
2 Tablespoons Fresh Mint

Directions:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Mix water and oil. Slowly add in flour (tip: add a little flour at a time, you don't want the batter too wet or too dry, a nice dough consistency) Add in the rest of the ingredients and mix very well.  Roll out dough about 1/4 inch thick. Use a cookie cutter, or cut into strips. Bake for 35 minutes, let cool, let Fido enjoy!

Yields:
This is obviously dependent on thickness and size of the cutter. The one I used is about 1 inch by 1 1/2 inches and I made 34!

FYIs:
These treats can be frozen and will last about 1 month unfrozen. Mint not only freshens breath, but can also soothe the stomach. Parsley also soothes the stomach and can help with joint or arthritic pain.

Enjoy this recipe! I hope all your dogs get to try this one!

 Before baking

 Trying to teach them about patience!

Finished product!