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Farm, Forest and City: A Tour through Hungary
by Krista | Feb 17, 2014 | Summer
The first time I went to Hungary I was smitten. Not just by the stunning buildings and history of Budapest, but by the incredible beauty of the countryside in Spring. I remember stopping our car on a mountain top and getting out to stretch our legs. Our jaws dropped...
Making Hard Days Special
by Krista | Feb 12, 2014 | Summer
I met a man at the farmer's market today who bought a piece of land near here that was always lush and green and always seemed to get rain. But then our drought came (70% of Queensland is currently drought declared) and he hasn't seen a drop of rain since they moved...
A Good Weekend and A Bounty of Fresh Figs
by Krista | Feb 10, 2014 | Summer
It has been a hot but lovely weekend at home. Bear and I went to our favorite junk shop and got all sorts of treasures: a stack of wood for projects, wonderful old books, and a gigantic pasta bowl made in Italy. We pottered around at various chores, taking breaks for...
Summer in the Garden and Asparagus Snow Pea Salad with Lime Vinaigrette
by Krista | Feb 6, 2014 | Summer
I can't seem to get over the bliss of a land restored. To be able to look outside and see green, glorious green, instead of parched brown. I can't get enough of it. I love wandering around the farm, sauntering through the shady spots under the trees, ambling through...
Three Ways to Marinate Dried Tomatoes
by Krista | Feb 3, 2014 | Summer
One of my Christmas pressies from Bear was a food dehydrator and I love it! This weekend I made heaps of dried tomatoes, getting them ready for three gorgeous marinades. I used a mixture of Roma and beefsteak tomatoes to see which ones I liked better. Roma tomatoes...
A Book, A Shop, A Garden and Roasted Ham-Wrapped Dates
by Krista | Jan 31, 2014 | Summer
Some dreams come to pass right away. Some change or end. Others take years and years of work and dreaming and set backs and trying, trying, trying. This week a dream came true for me that I've been cherishing since I was a little girl. I've been commissioned to write...
When Green Returns and Middle Eastern Dips
by Krista | Jan 28, 2014 | Summer
"I believe the nicest and sweetest days are not those on which anything very splendid or wonderful or exciting happens but just those that bring simple little pleasures, following one another softly, like pearls slipping off a string.” L.M. Montgomery As much as I...
The Colors of Rain
by Krista | Jan 22, 2014 | Summer
"The richness of the rain made me feel safe and protected; I have always considered the rain to be healing —a blanket— the comfort of a friend." Douglas Coupland We're in the midst of a scorching heatwave and a drought. Land that is usually lush and green this time of...
Surf, Sand and Sunshine at Burleigh Heads
by Krista | Jan 20, 2014 | Summer
"I am one of the searchers... We like to walk along the beach, we are drawn by the ocean, taken by its power, its unceasing motion, its mystery and unspeakable beauty." James Kavanaugh Is there anything more compelling than a path that leads to somewhere wondrous? The...
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