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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Lime Wine Cooler and Mint Pea Salad with Apricots
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
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
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...








