Yogurt is an anti-depressant

So many interesting tidbits in the Radiolab story 'gut feelings.' The weight of all of the bacteria in our body is equivalent to the weight of our brains (3 lb). The bacteria that convert milk to yogurt, when they reach our stomachs, can send signals through our nerves to our brains that act as anti-depressants! Someone did a test on mice, "They never panic, they never burn out, and they never fall into despair." They also referenced an article in PNAS, "They're talking about treating psychological disorders with yogurt." Fascinating. Plus yogurt tastes good.

Cool little video about surfing in Sweden

Carrots and Pinetrees from jakobwallin on Vimeo.

Lizzy Girl

some recent pics

 the classic tongue out Lizzy pose

vietnamese venison

 got some venison stew meat from Gary from the garden a while back, finally used it. i threw it in a food processor with hoisin sauce, fish sauce, likely some other stuff. made mince. sauteed it up, had with a salad platter and nuoc cham sauce. so damn good.

new 300mm f4

hummingbird, Devereaux