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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Ryan’s Herbed Frittata

Ryan’s Herbed Frittata

My younger brother Ryan is one of the best cooks I know. For years he has delighted us with such dishes as roasted rack of lamb with caramelized walnuts, chicken curry with lime and cilantro or dark chocolate filled croissants. These days Ryan divides his time between...

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A Little Dash Of Canada in Thanksgiving

A Little Dash Of Canada in Thanksgiving

For as long as I can remember, Nanaimo Bars have been a feature at every family holiday dessert table. The mere mention of the name can cause my overseas brothers to groan in jealous delight. 🙂 They come from my homeland of Canada and are devilish little morsels,...

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Southern With A Dash of Swedish

Southern With A Dash of Swedish

Once a week I join a group of friends for Culinary Experimentation Club. It started out with five of us, formed after the season finale of "24" left us with free Monday evenings. 🙂 Over the months new foodies have swelled our ranks to 13 on an average night. It is...

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