Thoughts

  • Make an Appointment

    by Sarah Alajian
    Limited Saturdays are open for appts. look at the main page to make a plan to come to the ARTO factory and see all the goodness in person!   *Updat...

  • Glaised 2.0

    by Sarah Alajian
    Hello!I am so excited to write the first blog post of Glaised 2.0, originally Glaised was ran by a husband and wife team in SoCal to bring unique p...

  • Sun is setting on the Sunflowers

    by James Ogg

  • Tomatillo & Linguiça Pizza

    by James OGG
    The garden is run amok with tomatillos, they do not call them the Mexican weed for nothing.  They have an amazing mixture of flavors when they are...

  • Grandma‘s Girdle Scones

    by James OGG
    I can remember eating these since I was a wee boy.
    Posted in Recipe

  • It’s Tomato Season again

    by James OGG
    Fresh tomatoes & basil.  I love this time of year, when our garden is in full swing.  My sister started us out with small plants she grew from...

  • Caribbean Blue

    by James OGG
    Like the color of the sea before me . . . . not really, I am actually just staring into my Ipad right now.  I imagine it would be something like t...
    Posted in brick, designer, glazed, maker, tile

  • Doors

    by James OGG
    I’m trying to look at the big picture more and more.

  • Popsicle Party

    by James OGG
    Beach days and barbecues, summer is in full swing.

  • Barbecued Beef Pot Pie

    by James OGG
    This has to be one of my favorite things my lovely wife makes for me.  It starts with beef and vegetables braised in barbecue sauce and red wine, ...

  • Eggs on Toast

    by James OGG
    Nothing like eggs on toast when someone brings you homemade sourdough bread.   I Like to crisp the bread in a pan with olive oil, take outrage bre...

  • Josh & Maddi's Wedding

    by James OGG
    We had the privilege to attend our nephews wedding in San Louis Obispo last weekend.  I also had the honor of building the arbor under which they w...