Monthly Archives: November 2010

Cancun: A Flowering Paradise, Part II

Xcaret

Mornin!! Brrr, I don’t think I’ve ever experienced cold this intense during my sojourn in Washington State. In Canada, yes. Russia, sure. But here? No way! So this morning as icy winds shriek outside my windows, I’m taking a vicarious jaunt south of the border to bask in the tropical beauties of Xcaret, a gorgeous...

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Brrrr, Winter and Grilled Cheese on Raisin Toast

Good morning!! I’m huddled under a quilt, a red candle burning brightly as I write to you. It’s been wicked cold this weekend, and I’ve been happy to stay home, warm and safe while the snow falls, temperatures drop, and wind howls. This weekend was one where I needed to slow down, hibernate a little....

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Snow, Winter and An Abandoned Irish Churchyard

Ireland

Good morning, dear ones. For the first time this fall, I woke to ice on my windshield and nearby hillsides coated in snow.  Although I think we had one of the shortest summers in history, I’m actually kind of happy to see winter arrive. The mountains look so beautiful draped in white, and it’s grand...

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Rheinfall and Fondue in Switzerland

Zurich

It was a misty August day when my sister-in-law Kendra, our friend Amy and I set out on a grand road trip from Kendra’s home in Boblingen, Germany. We had some guide books, a large bag of candy and snacks, and a rather finicky GPS system that liked to randomly send us off into the...

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Oranges, Cloves, and A Crispy Roast Duck

Roast Duck

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 dinner before 9 p.m.! We...

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