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Oranges, Cloves, and A Crispy Roast Duck
by Krista | Nov 17, 2010 | Compatriot Wednesday
Monday evening was cold and dark as I drove to town bearing fresh sage, dried cherries and small onions. I was early because Darren and I were doing the main course that night, Roasted Duck with Cherry Madeira Reduction, and we had to get a head start if we wanted...
Movie Night and Amsterdam’s Floating Flower Market
by Krista | Nov 16, 2010 | Gulliver Tuesday
It was a cold, blustery day in Amsterdam last fall as my friend Amy and I bundled up and happily wandered the streets and canals. We had a map, but rarely used it, a sketchy plan, and didn't follow it. We'd already explored an old canal house, discovered a fabulous...
Cozumel: A (Very) Little Winter Escape
by Krista | Nov 15, 2010 | Bootstrap Monday
Good morning, dear ones! After waking at 4 a.m. (UGH!) to drive home from Seattle this morning, I had high hopes of arriving in time to write you a long, newsy post. Alas, dense fog, pouring rain, and heavy traffic threw those plans right out the window. Instead as I...
Washington: Hickory Smoke Salmon with Caramelized Onions
by Krista | Nov 12, 2010 | Fabulous Friday
Hooray! It's Friday!!! I have such lovely things to look forward to this weekend that I want to fast forward through this day and get to the good stuff. So sit back as I share some photos from beautiful Washington, and I'll tell you all about it. 🙂 I've been very...
A Walk Through Stormy Paris
by Krista | Nov 11, 2010 | Plucky Thursday
Good morning! Brrr, it's SO cold in Washington this week. I'm huddled under a quilt, have my apple cinnamon tea at hand, and am happily noshing my way through my first bag of mandarin oranges. Woohoo!! Those little beauties always feel like the holidays to me. :-)...
South Africa: Red Lentil Curry and Braai Black Fin
by Krista | Nov 10, 2010 | Compatriot Wednesday
A couple months ago my dear friends, Cameron and Robin, returned from an extended trip to South Africa. Robin was there a year helping women trapped in the sex trade, and Cameron was there for a few months designing and creating a sculpture to be featured in the...
A Stormy Stroll and Dessert in Paris
by Krista | Nov 9, 2010 | Gulliver Tuesday
Storm clouds billowed up looking dark, menacing and absolutely beautiful one Fall afternoon in Paris last year. Undaunted by the impending storm, I tossed a red scarf about my neck and walked briskly through the crowded city streets and into the Jardin des Tuileries....
Scandinavians, Christmas and Maple Cinnamon Shortbread
by Krista | Nov 8, 2010 | Bootstrap Monday
Good morning! How was your weekend? It's been a perfectly splendid one for me, and I'm feeling rested and happy. 🙂 Saturday I went to town for the annual Scandinavian Festival and had a jolly time perusing the Nordic wares of the numerous vendors. I love bustling...
A Drive to the Mountains
by Krista | Nov 5, 2010 | Fabulous Friday
Good morning, luvs. 🙂 It's such a lovely thing to wake up and know that the weekend is just a few short hours away. How marvelous that tonight I get to go grocery shopping, tomorrow I can sleep in, and then I have two whole days to go for walks, visit with dear...
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