Posted in Food by Mathias Eichler on July 19, 2010

Cupcakes are over. The bubble might burst… what sweet treat is going to move in its place as sweet indulgence for the masses? Gelato, of course!


Posted in Food by Mathias Eichler on July 8, 2010

My lovely wife and partner, Trixy likes to bake, cook and create something amazing for our First Friday events every month. A while back she made flatbread crackers that were a hit. We promised the recipe and here it is, finally! Keep Reading »


Posted in Food by Mathias Eichler on July 8, 2010

It’s hot outside. Watch Ruhlman, favorite food writer, author and story teller of mine make deviled eggs… and hey, he even makes homemade mayo. How cool is that?


Posted in Food by Mathias Eichler on June 30, 2010

Found in a German grocery store. Food, made in the U.S.A.
But! No OREOs… what’s up with that?


Posted in Food by Mathias Eichler on June 29, 2010

[ From the Archive of Everyday Olympia. In an attempt to make some my posts available to a wider audience! ]

black-grapesI’m really into wine.
I dream of owning a house with a root cellar where I can store vegetables and fruit and of course a large selection of wine. I started reading several books on wine-making, the history of wine and of course had my share of great and not so great wines. I try not to be a big snob about it and hardly ever spend more than $15 on a bottle; and I enjoy movies like Sideways and Bottle Shock. Keep Reading »