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Cloudy Day Breakfast

Cloudy Day Breakfast

It's a dark, cloudy morning. The sort of morning where I want cozy things like: Hot spearmint tea... Glowing lanterns... ...and a rather scrumptious breakfast. Scrambled eggs "with all the fixins" are one of my favorite rainy day breakfasts. I love them with...

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Farewell to Bosnia: An Evening by the Sea

Farewell to Bosnia: An Evening by the Sea

It was our last night in Bosnia as we ascended the hills above Mostar and drove along the coast toward Croatia. The sea was smooth and gray like polished steel, and the sky glowed softly in gentle, velvety colors. The dramatic scene seemed the perfect way to leave...

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Family, Friends and Roasted Dill Potatoes

Family, Friends and Roasted Dill Potatoes

I can't stop smiling when I think about this past weekend. My heart is fairly bursting with memories of dear friends, beloved family and great food. Friday night I drove down to Seattle and had absolutely fantastic bbq and happy catching-up with long-time friends from...

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Rambling Tart’s House

Rambling Tart’s House

Good morning, dear ones! Well, I've been in such a frazzled state the last few days, my mind a-whirl with projects and ideas and plans that I simply forgot to cook. Anything. At all. Thank goodness for leftovers and yogurt! So as I sat in my armchair and realized I...

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Dusk in Bosnia and a Dollop of Ajvar

Dusk in Bosnia and a Dollop of Ajvar

It was late afternoon in Mostar, Bosnia as we dashed laughing through a sudden rain storm that turned streets into rivers and our merry band into drowned rats. Gasping and dripping we arrived back at our van, shook ourselves like a pack of dogs and clambered in. I...

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Banana Bread French Toast and Blueberries

Banana Bread French Toast and Blueberries

Good morning, dear ones! It is a dark and cloudy morning as I write to you (brrr!) but I've had several days of glorious sunshine so I don't mind one bit. How was your weekend? What did you get up to? Mine was jolly, full of simple pleasures, tea with an old friend,...

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