OK, we’re about 70% decided that this will be our 2009 summer trip. Leave STL on 17Jun. Arrive in Helsinki 18Jun. Apartment rental. No car. Eight nights in Helsinki. (The Midsummers Eve festival which will be on Seurasaari Island appeals … Continue reading →
This week, Palma chose our first “unusual” flavor. Honey-Roquefort. It’s been a crazy busy week for me, so I really didn’t have time to stop at the market. I discovered the selection of blue cheeses in my fridge was limited … Continue reading →
This week’s PhotoHunt theme is VIEW. I find it impossible to pick just one photo that represents this to me. It would be like deciding which of your children you love most. So, I’ve decided to offer a very few … Continue reading →
(I’ve developed the habit of posting my thoughts about each holiday. My 4th of July post came while on a ferry from Montenegro to Italy. Memorial Day was about my reaction to visiting the American Cemetery in Anzio. But, it … Continue reading →
Another super easy recipe that tastes rich and creamy. I love anything spicy, so I was very happy with the strong cinnamon. My intention was to serve this ice cream paired with apple pie. I went to Dierberg’s this morning … Continue reading →
The PhotoHunt theme this week is ROAD. So my photo is that of a “modern” road in Montenegro. There are four designations of road in this beautiful country. International Roads have a number assigned to them — on the map. … Continue reading →
This week, Colleen’s selection was Panforte. A decadent take on the traditional Italian holiday cake. When I saw the recipe, it seemed like a lot of work and I almost decided not to make it. But the ingredients were just … Continue reading →
The PhotoHunt Theme is WILD. So, I’ll show you the wild horses of Durmitor National Park. One day, we decided to leave sea level Kotor and head for one of Montenegro’s highest points. After all, we were in Montenegro for … Continue reading →
This week’s PhotoHunt theme is STRINGS. When is it just strings and when is it thread? When does the thread become a work of art? Loom on exhibit in the Ethnographic Museum in Cetinje, Montenegro Cetinje is the historical and … Continue reading →
We have this book into our bargain department for only $12.95. I just spotted it today. A tall narrow coffee table picture book by Maria Teresa Feraboli, an architect from Milan. It feature forty-three city squares, plazas and piazzas, with … Continue reading →