All alone on this pleasant spring night, to meet her prince would be a delight! Desperate, she kissed the frog as he leaped onto the log. That she might claim her royal right.
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Tasty Tuesday … German Purple Cabbage Soup
As I have mentioned in a past post, my sister gave me a fabulous vegetarian German cookbook for Christmas. It’s always difficult to decide which recipe to try, since just about all of them look and sound incredibly delicious! If you speak German, and you […]
Zunday Zen … Childhood Memories from the Black Forest
The unmistakable scent of the woodsy perfume mingled with the essence of dirt. Pine needles tiny bits of leaves clinging to trumpet-shaped golden-yellow chanterelles. Deep in the dense, dark forest leaf mold thickly covering the ground like a plush carpet the musty air saturated with moisture, […]
Getting around … in Amsterdam
The people of Amsterdam never cease to amaze me! From the safety of a sidewalk cafe or a bench in Vondelpark, watching the world of traffic go by is entertaining. Bicycles, horse-drawn carts, buses, streetcars, motorcycles, automobiles, boats and of course pedestrians move at a dizzying […]
Tasty Tuesday … Fabulous Winter Salads
A good salad is tasty any time of year! Especially if you use in-season vegetables! Many greens and root vegetables, as well as citrus fruits are at their best this time of year. We love all salads! Depending on what looks fresh at the market, […]
Step right up! To the 3 Day Quote Challenge (Day3)
This is Day 3 of the 3 Day Quote Challenge! Little Sunshine challenged me to this, and I must say, it has been fun! These posts were different from what I usually do! It’s healthy to step outside one’s box every so often! The rules […]
Zunday Zen … In Cahoots with Muddy Boots
Winter silence Sometimes broken By January rain Ragged steel gray clouds bursting Giant, heavy raindrops hammering Rooftops Windows Pavement Collecting in mucky puddles Gushing noisily along curbs Flooding ditches Reverberating noises of Gleeful laughter Splashing Running Frolicking Feet stomping Delighting in play As darkness falls […]
Step right up! To the 3 Day Quote Challenge (Day 2)
This is my Day 2 contribution to the 3 Day Quote Challenge! Thanks again to Little Sunshine for including me in this! The rules for this challenge are: Post on three consecutive days Post one to three quotes Challenge three different bloggers each day Here are […]
Step right up! To the 3 Day Quote Challenge
Yesterday I was invited by one of my favorite bloggers to this challenge. Thank you Little Sunshine for nominating me! I accept! Here are the rules: Post on three consecutive days Post one to three quotes per day Challenge three different bloggers per day My […]
Tasty Tuesday … Jalapeño-Cheddar-Beer Bread
While cleaning out one of my desk drawers, I came across a stack of recipes cut out from newspapers (remember those?!) and magazines. During one of these tidying-up sessions, I noticed this recipe for jalapeño-cheddar-beer bread. Having hung on to the recipe for so long, I […]
Zunday Zen … Espresso or Cappuccino?
One Sunday morning we tried to shoo A pesky loud peacock all dressed in blue. We were thinking “What the heck Is he doing on our deck!?!” “Go on”, we laughed, “This coffee’s not for you!”
Sunshine Blogger Award
Little Sunshine nominated me for the Sunshine Blogger Award! Thank you so much! I hope that everyone will visit her blog. It is a beautiful compilation of travel stories, delicious recipes, some fashion advise, and great fitness and health tips for those of us in need of a […]
Tasty Tuesday … Potato Coconut Soup with sizzling Shiitakes
For Christmas, my sister sent me a fabulous vegetarian cookbook! It’s a treasure filled with vegetarian and vegan comfort food from Germany! Thank you, Schwesterherz! I think of you often when I’m chopping and cooking away in my kitchen! The first recipe I made from the […]
Zunday Zen … A Slithery, Scaly Encounter
Basking in the sun A serpent, first curious Then slithering off.
Tasty Tuesday … Black-eyed Pea Taco Night
Taco dinners are always popular at our house, no matter who comes for over for dinner! With a little planning, you can have a tasty assortment of taco makings on the table in no time. It’s fun to serve, because each person gets to create […]
Zunday Zen … Frozen
After the ice storm Sparkling, pendent spears melting Winter Wonderland!
Spirit Animal Blogger Award!
Being nominated for an award by fellow bloggers is always nice and appreciated! It also gives me a chance to acknowledge other bloggers for all the time, effort and love they invest in this part of their lives. These blogs let me discover new-to-me topics, books music, […]
Tasty Tuesday … Vegan Thai Curry with Jade Rice
One of my absolute favorite foods is a good curry! It doesn’t matter whether it’s Indian, Thai, Jamaican, Malaysian or … I love them all, as long as they are vegetarian! Yesterday I picked up some beautiful Romanesco cauliflower at the grocery store. This vegetable looks […]
in cahoots with muddy boots 