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Lime Wine Cooler and Mint Pea Salad with Apricots
by Krista | Jul 9, 2010 | Fabulous Friday
It is blisteringly, gloriously hot in Washington at long last. As I swelter oh-so-happily I am most definitely in the mood for cold foods and colder drinks. Last night I mixed up 1 part chilled Riesling with 1 part seltzer water and the juice of one lime for a...
Cherries, Summer and Tuscan-Rubbed Salmon
by Krista | Jul 8, 2010 | Plucky Thursday
Few things feel more summery to me than eating ripe cherries warmed by the sun. My absolutely favorite variety is Rainier, a cross between Bing and Van cultivars, developed at Washington State University in 1952 by a chap named Harold Fogle. They are shiny, juicy and...
Walk of Wildflowers and Green Chili Cilantro Chicken
by Krista | Jul 7, 2010 | Bits 'n' Bobs
Good morning, dear ones! Summer has arrived in Washington at long last, and I'm a happy, happy girl. Up until now I've been wearing sundresses (and sweaters!!) in defiance of the weather. Now I get to wear them in celebration of it!!! Every day going to and from work...
Tour de France: Belgian Endive and Pomme Frites
by Krista | Jul 6, 2010 | Gulliver Tuesday
I was delighted when Barbara at Winos and Foodies invited me to participate in her culinary tour of the Tour de France, especially when I discovered my Stage 3 started in Belgium: Wanze-Arenberg Porte du Hainaut My first and only visit to Belgium was with my brother...
Celebrating with Canucks and Yanks
by Krista | Jul 5, 2010 | Bootstrap Monday
North America is mighty festive this weekend as Canucks celebrate Canada Day and the Yanks, Independence Day. So, dear Americans and Canadians, may this day find you with people you love delighting in the freedom we all cherish. Special thanks to my brother Evan who...
Italy, Washington and Irish Hot Chocolate
by Krista | Jul 2, 2010 | Fabulous Friday
Good morning, dear ones! Well, I'm supposed to be sound asleep but I can't because I'm too excited!! I just had my first guest post at Travel Belles and am tickled pink! It's all about a lovely villa some friends and I discovered in the mountains of southern Italy. If...
Brambly Hedge: Lemony Syllabubs
by Krista | Jul 1, 2010 | Literary Nibbles
I adore good illustrations. My bookshelves are filled with books featuring the exquisite renderings of artists old and young, dead and alive, Russian and British. I love them all. As a wee lass, my favorite illustrated books were from the brilliant Brambly Hedge...
Mediterranean Feasting
by Krista | Jun 30, 2010 | Compatriot Wednesday
It was so good to be back with my cooking group this week. To see their dear faces, hear their crazy stories, and join in with everyone jolly and bustling in the kitchen whipping up delectable Mediterranean fare. With glasses of red wine at hand, we churned out one...
Diving in Mostar and Bosnian Spinach Pie
by Krista | Jun 29, 2010 | Spring
Storm clouds loomed threateningly above Mostar, Bosnia and winds whipped flags and awnings as we walked cobbled streets towards Stari Most, an ancient bridge destroyed during the Bosnian conflict in the 90's and rebuilt. Before it was sent crashing into the Neretva...
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