What’s in that hole? – Episode 8

Justine Arizona, What's in that hole?

Hello everybody and welcome to Episode 8 of What’s in that Hole?, a new series I’m writing for my blog. In the last episode, we met the farmers of the insect world, leaf-cutter ants (a desert version to be specific). Today, we remain in the Arizona desert but find something a bit less…natural.

rooster cogburn ostrich ranch

Things to do in Arizona: Rooster Cogburn Ostrich Ranch

Justine Arizona, Because I'm weird

To the uninitiated, the 100-mile stretch of I-10 between Tucson and Phoenix seems barren. Locals, however, know about the array of attractions to be found along (or close to) this route, including Casa Grande Ruins National Monument, Picacho Peak State Park, and the subject of this post, the Rooster Cogburn Ostrich Ranch.

What’s in that hole? – Episode 3

Justine What's in that hole?

Hello everybody and welcome to Episode 3 of What’s in that Hole?, a new series I’m writing for my blog. In the last episode, we were hoping for a cuddly critter but didn’t find one. We did find lots of babies though! But maybe this is our lucky day and we’ll find a cuddly friend! You’ll only know if you keep reading…

What’s in that hole? – Episode 0

Justine What's in that hole?

Hello everybody and welcome to Episode 0 of What’s in that Hole?, a new series I will be writing for my blog. Before we get started with the main question, which is of course “what’s in that hole?,” I thought I’d write this preview to answer some of the other questions you might have. Because let’s be honest here – if you don’t have any questions at this point you are probably pretty weird (like me).

nutella & go experiment

Experiment: Nutella & Go breadsticks vs. pretzel sticks

Justine Because I'm weird

Recently, some friends gave me a few packs of Nutella & Go, the on-the-go packs with sticks you’re supposed to use to eat the Nutella with. Very kind, since I do indeed have quite the appetite for Nutella. There used to only be one version of this: the breadsticks version. But now there is a newcomer on the scene: pretzel sticks. Of course, I never bother eating any of the sticks anyway (Nutella is best served on a spoon) so this is not directly relevant to me. However, because I have such insatiable curiosity, as I was spooning the Nutella …