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Welcome to FoodMood blog space. Reflections on my travels, musings, favorite recipes, and the Bunny Chronicles. Storytelling with joy, sass, self-reflection, and hope.


Naples via Vladivstok - Magic
Anyone who knows me, is aware that Vladivostok, Russia is the center of my core friendship universe. Recently I was reminded how much Russia, my time there, friendships formed there, who I was there, means to me.

Nicole Crabtree
3 days ago2 min read


Gratefully greeting 2026 in Venetian light
2026 literally broke every single ‘norm’, a fortuitous way to start a new year. Venice in its most glorious winter lights, a gift beyond compare. Three magical days, as guests, to begin the new year. Gratitude abounding.

Nicole Crabtree
Jan 53 min read


Como, my Italian happy place, UPDATED
Revisiting Nicole's Como - a list of places to eat, drink, and enjoy that contribute to Como still being my happy place.

Nicole Crabtree
Dec 8, 20257 min read


Tour Guiding ....... why I do it & who helps me to do it
Guiding, tours & souls, where the red threads in my life tie together with conscious, responsible living - Love is the answer.

Nicole Crabtree
Mar 21, 202510 min read


Indonesia - Land of Kindness
Most miraculous & unexpected aspect of our trip was kindness. Every day we encountered kindness, simple, pure, heartbreaking kindness.

Nicole Crabtree
Feb 14, 20258 min read


Turkish Thank You's...Love is the way
Aşk Bir Yolunu Bulur.......Love will find a way. Turkish thank you's to self and furry, four footed sentient beings.

Nicole Crabtree
Nov 28, 20242 min read


Communication as a State of Being
Words only mean as much as the energy we put into them
Listen to podcast Communication as a State of Being.

Nicole Crabtree
Nov 28, 20242 min read


Grateful in Moldova
Gratitude defined, join us virtually on our visit to Moldova for the holidays.

Nicole Crabtree
Nov 27, 20243 min read


Thank you to a Bookseller, author, and all the peoples of Wigtown.....
In these times when polarity threatens to destroy humankind, these books were, dramatic as it may seem, a reminder we are in it together.

Nicole Crabtree
Mar 2, 20242 min read


My Little Love
Love letter, short, sweet, inspiring.
First guest on project “Thank you’s” where words spread joy & love thru expressions of gratitude.

Nicole Crabtree
Feb 23, 20241 min read
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