Izmir Taste Spot: Asum Bakery

Today I had the pleasure of visiting the 

Asum Bakery in Izmir. 

Dennis runs this location of the Asum Bakery - 

a bakery handed down from father to son for three generations.

Of special note are the raspberry cookies and the chocolate treats.

PJ is already planning a second visit and I'm still licking my fingers!

The bakeries here are as tasty as France and just as quaint.

Smiling faces and scrumptious food make the heart glad.

To have a bit of culinary heaven in Izmir, visit Dennis and his delightful team at 

Kibris Sehiteri Cad. 29, Alsancak, Izmir.

Safe Journeys ... New Vistas

We had a wonderful journey and met many wonderful people along the way

Our start helped us all to slow down and enjoy the ride. 

When we arrived at the airport we learned that we would 

need to be split up into three groups and 

take 3 different routes to Munich. 

The Lord blessed all three of those journeys 

and everyone (minus some luggage!) came safely. 

After an tasty dinner and a beautiful walk in the park, 

we are heading back to the hotel for a good nights rest.

Enjoy the images and video.

We love you all and can't wait to share how the spirit is moving.

Geno at the airport with his special travel techniques. What a crazy cat.

Dinner in Izmir. Excellent bread, sweet waiters, relaxing conversations and reunions. What a great way to start. 

our waiter

Bread made by hand by this friendly fellow.

What sites on our walk in the park!

The sunset was not as beautiful as seeing these two walking waterside together.

2 Videos for your pleasure:

** These are waiting to be converted and should be available from vimeo by Tuesday night**

Ice Cream Vendor

PJ and her Pillow

See you tomorrow!

New Bookmark

Instead of a good read, I'd like to share a new bookmark:

Contexture Design

Their coffee cuff was featured in HOW magazine this month

and is both a cuff and a coffee sleeve.

All of their products are sustainable and innovative.

Give 'em a peek!

WOW SPOT: NeoCon 2009 Chicago

A place I so wish I could be!

Dan Pink, one of my modern heros, is a keynote.

Gobs of new contemporary products.

Educational Seminars that I would actually want to attend.

In Chicago.

le sigh...

Check out more on NeoCon TV

Video: Design for Mankind Dialogue Series

I've been following the Design for Mankind Video Series this spring.

I thought my artist friends would appreciate this discussion on the 

differences in the online and gallery art scenes.

Watch and weigh in here. I'd love to hear your thoughts.

For more Design for Mankind Videos, head on over to Vimeo.

Wish I Knew You: Allison Manch

A photographer doing something completely different?

LOVE it!

Allison takes old and found handkerchiefs 

and alters them with dyes and embroidery.

Her ingenuity & homage to her family tree are inspiring.

Her grandfather was a photographer, her grandmother a lace-maker.

New meaning to "Never leave home without your pearls."

Page Flipper #3

I am planning a summer trip 

to the home of Troy, King Midas, and the Sultans of 1001 nights.

Turkey

In preparation I am collecting meal-stimuli by browsing 

the cookbook sections and the local and online bookstores.

Enjoy!

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Turquoise: A Chef's Travel's in Turkey

Written by the dynamic Malouf duo, 

this includes enchanting photography of the people and the food of Turkey.

Turquoise will inspire your next feast and be a welcome addition 

to any coffee table reader collection.

On sale at Amazon

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Turkish Cooking by Ghillie Basan

An image (or three!) for each recipe is a treat for visually stimulated foodies!

75 recipes, over 200 images, and a wide look at the culinary diversity 

of the land that has always been a hotspot in the world.

Check it out at amazon.