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Monthly Archives: April 2011

Grandpa, The Forest, and Sunshine

Hi dear ones. My heart is sad today because my Grandpa had a massive stroke and is not expected to recover. He has lost the use of his left side and does not recognize anyone. I’m glad I promised you forest pictures today because Grandpa has always loved being outside, exploring, canoeing, and farming. He…

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A Strawberry Picnic on the Creekbank

Hello luvs! It was a gloriously sunshiny day when my friend Jenny came out to visit me last weekend. The whole world seemed to come out of hibernation, birds singing madly, fish flopping in the creek, and folks emerging from their heated homes to bask in the first real spring day of the year. Jenny…

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Soup, Souffles and Some Gluten-Free Booty

I was SO happy to get back to cooking club this week! It was so good to see everyone, to sit around for hours getting all caught up on our bits of news while we sipped wine and nibbled on crackers topped with provolone and salty farmer’s sausage. The theme of the month has been…

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Winter Windmills and A Hearty Breakfast in Amsterdam

It was a wickedly cold morning in Amsterdam this winter as my family gathered in my brother Ryan’s toasty warm flat for breakfast. Christmas music played jauntily as Ry and his fiancĂ©e Melissa bustled about in the kitchen brewing coffee, sauteing veggies, and beating eggs. The rest of us visited and stood in front of…

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A Country Ramble and Chilled Tilapia Stew

Good morning, luvs! How was your weekend? I was thrilled to pieces to actually experience a bit of SUMMER on Saturday!!! It was glorious, I tell you! Blazing sunshine, clear blue skies, the scent of newly mown grass and budding trees filling the air. My dear friend Jenny came to visit me and we went…

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