I’m so glad you’re here! My name is Krista, and I’m an artist, author, photographer and volunteer in Ukraine. I’m also a grateful survivor-thriver who believes in the power of stories, nature, and creativity to heal the darkest experiences of our lives.
My favourite moments are those spent with kindred spirits, sharing our hearts and experiences, learning and growing together, and making the painful parts of our humanity easier to bear.
I hope that this place will be a comfy one for you, a place of support and understanding, where we can inspire and encourage each other as we all wobble along in this difficult yet wonderful life.
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Washington Deliciousness: Spicy Prawns, Beer Batter Shrimp and Sesame Ginger Garden Beans
Oil bubbled for frying, oven warmed for roasting, and ingredients lay waiting to be chopped, grated and minced as we gathered for Culinary Experimentation Club this week. Don set up a Do-I-Yourself Margarita Bar, then proceeded to go ahead and make them for us...
Comfort Food from An Old Italian Kitchen
The Villa Trotta in southern Italy is a place of beauty, respite and peace. When my friends and I stayed there last spring, one of my favorite things about it was how quickly it felt like home. A good 15-30 minute drive from the nearest town, it became our own private...
Bok Choy with Sesame Toasted Pine Nuts
Good morning, dear ones! How was your weekend? Mine was beautiful, albeit not quite what I had anticipated. Friday evening I had grand plans of sorting clothes, unpacking boxes, revamping my whole apartment, but then I awoke Saturday with sore throat, aches and a...








