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Views from a Slovenian Castle
by Krista | Apr 21, 2011 | Plucky Thursday
Good morning, dear ones! ๐ I write to you with a grateful heart today because at long last I know what's been causing me such pain the last three months: an obscure virus from the Ecoli family. I am on the right treatment now and each day I'm getting better and...
Wordless Wednesday: Lupines in Austria
by Krista | Apr 20, 2011 | Compatriot Wednesday
How to Rest Well in Albania
by Krista | Apr 19, 2011 | Gulliver Tuesday
Although getting lost can be quite an adventure, getting found again is so very wonderful. After the grand comedy of errors our first night in Albania (click here for the tale), we finally traversed the maze of Tiranรซ - thanks to the finger-pointing, arm-sweeping,...
White Spring and A Dark Chocolate Tart with Buckwheat Crust
by Krista | Apr 18, 2011 | Bootstrap Monday
Hello, dear ones! I'm still basking in the utter bliss of a sunshiny weekend. It may still be cold here in Washington, but this gorgeous weekend gives hope that spring weather may be just around the corner. I had to rest most of this weekend, but today I was able to...
Down By The Creekbank and Pear Ginger Soda
by Krista | Apr 15, 2011 | Fabulous Friday
Happy Friday to you! I woke this morning to SNOW!!! I could hardly believe it. So of course I had to listen to Christmas music and sip hot apple vanilla tea and nibble on dark chocolate. It just had to be done. ๐ How are you today? How was your week? Are you oh so...
Pink by the Creek and Asparagus Roasted Tomato Quiche
by Krista | Apr 14, 2011 | Plucky Thursday
Hello dear ones. ๐ Yesterday I had a good day, a beautiful day, all sunshiny and happy with an extra long lunch hour. I was finally well enough to get out a bit, so I drove to one of our city parks and found a bench right near the creek. I just sat for a good, long...
(almost) Wordless Wednesday: Washington
by Krista | Apr 13, 2011 | Compatriot Wednesday
I recently joined Tumblr to share my favorite pictures. If you like these photos and others from my travel and cooking adventures, follow me here for one photo a day. http://ramblingtart.tumblr.com/ Hope you have a beautiful day, dear ones! xo
How to Road Trip Safely through Albania
by Krista | Apr 12, 2011 | Gulliver Tuesday
There's nothing quite like taking a wrong turn in Albania only to have your vehicle surrounded by gypsies trying to crawl in the open windows. It happened in the spring two years ago when my brother Ryan and I and 5 of our friends were on a road trip through the...
In Memorium
by Krista | Apr 11, 2011 | Bootstrap Monday
My dear friend Herb died unexpectedly this weekend at 66. I still can't believe he's gone. He was like a beloved uncle or a second dad, the one who teased me unmercifully but would drop everything to help if I needed anything. Born into an Orthodox Jewish family, Herb...
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