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Storytelling and Indian Feasting
by Krista | Aug 4, 2010 | Summer
The last rays of the setting sun still glimmered through the porch doors as we gathered for CEC (Culinary Experimentation Club) Monday night. Perched on twirly stools at the bar we waited like little kids for Deborah and Jenny to serve us Avocado Shakes - our starter...
Morning in Croatia and Hrvatske Palacinke (Crepes)
by Krista | Aug 3, 2010 | Spring
The sunshine was blindingly brilliant by the time we awoke our first morning in Croatia. I had slept like the dead after two weeks on the road, the sound of the waves on the nearby beach lulling me to a much-needed rest. After tending to my brother's wounded hands and...
Cold, Cozy Days and Baked Brussels Sprouts with Swiss Cheese Sauce
by Krista | Aug 2, 2010 | Bootstrap Monday
Good morning, dear ones! Have you had a nice weekend? All rested up and ready for a new week? I do hope so! Mine was a beautifully cozy weekend, spent mostly indoors thanks to a cold front that brought rain, dark clouds and blustery winds. I loved it!! Friday night I...
Misty Morning and Cherry Tart with Maple Cream
by Krista | Jul 30, 2010 | Fabulous Friday
Good morning, dear ones!! I am so excited for this beautiful weekend to start! Last night I got to indulge in one of my favorite rituals. Every few weeks my friends Art and Donna join me, Mums and Dad at our favorite Mexican restaurant where we all order the same...
Aunts, Spring Roll Salad and Limoncello Syllabub
by Krista | Jul 29, 2010 | Plucky Thursday
I'm pretty sure I have some of the very best aunts in the whole world. They are hilarious and brave and strong and have weathered so many trials and crazy things and emerged as these fabulous women that I admire so much. This week I got to hang out with my Mums and...
Sandwiches and Triple Berry Cobbler
by Krista | Jul 28, 2010 | Compatriot Wednesday
I'm always so happy when Monday nights roll around and I get to drive to town and hang out with my cooking buddies for the evening. They are such a jolly bunch and all my stress and fatigue melt away as we cook fabulous food and talk for hours and visit around the...
Sea Urchins, Vodka and Croatian Kifle
by Krista | Jul 27, 2010 | Gulliver Tuesday
The sun was nearly set by the time we crossed the border from Bosnia into Croatia. The drive was gorgeous, wending high above the glistening sea, hazy islands in the distance. We were delighted to see the Villa Doris tucked into a peaceful little cove, waves lapping...
Cary Grant, A Picnic and Broccoli Cheddar Quiche
by Krista | Jul 26, 2010 | Summer
Mmm, it's been a beautiful weekend! Sunshine, dear friends, and time to putter around home and get caught up on cleaning and laundry. How was your weekend? Friday was Classic Movie Night with my friends. We meet every other Friday and watch old movies like The Quiet...
Cousins, The Beach and a Salmon Feast
by Krista | Jul 23, 2010 | Fabulous Friday
There are many things that make me happy in this life: dark chocolate, Cary Grant movies, and cousins. Especially cousins. I have heaps of cousins and I love them to bits. We are scattered across Canada, the US and Europe, but whenever we get together there is much...
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