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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.
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 148 min read
WHERE did BEARLI GO? Bunny Chronicles have a new adventure
Bearli’s life has changed forever. Faced with the realization that he can choose his own story, WHERE does BEARLI GO? Find out today.
Nicole Crabtree
Dec 10, 20212 min read
TURKISH DELIGHTS – Pre-order your copy today
Turkish Delights is the 3rd book in The Bunny Chronicles series. All 3 are available for individual/bulk classroom purchase.
Nicole Crabtree
Mar 27, 20211 min read
28 March - Join us live for the virtual launch of Bunny's new book - Turkish Delights
Sunday, 28 March 6 pm CET. Join me, Ayse Ozden of Dixi books & special guest, Begum Erenler, for special insights into the Bunny Chronicles.
Nicole Crabtree
Mar 25, 20211 min read
A Life in Books: Chapter five the Florio’s of Sicily by Stefania Auci
Travel to Sicily this holiday season with this enchanting read. The tale reminds us what every human wants, to be loved and appreciated.
Nicole Crabtree
Dec 12, 20202 min read
Magical Sicilian Adventures
“Italian bread” according to the narrative of my youth. A few years ago my mother came to visit me in Switzerland. Lugano, conveniently...
Nicole Crabtree
Nov 14, 202012 min read
Magical Portugal – a special video reading by the author
Magical Portugal, the second book in the Bunny Chronicles, comes with a special new feature – a video for you to read along with!...
Nicole Crabtree with photos and video by
Mar 7, 20201 min read
MAGICAL PORTUGAL - Get your copy now!
Bunny is back with new adventures! This time she is in Portugal with Mommy, Poppy, and Bearli. There, they discover new places, try new...
Nicole Crabtree with illustrations by Alice Mae
Mar 1, 20201 min read
Things & Thanksgiving
Center, Bearli with Poppy observing the first Harley parade in Lugano; top left Bearli poses with Pici; next Bearli poses for his...
Nicole Crabtree
Nov 27, 20194 min read
the Bunny Chronicles, what people are saying as the adventures continue
Bunny on the shelf and flying with her continuing adventures. The Bunny Chronicles are picking up speed, with the first book – How Bunny...
Nicole Crabtree with illustrations by Alice Mae
Aug 16, 20192 min read
Bunny as a radio star: North South West East this summer on Swiss RETE-UNO
Left Bunny in the studio with Elena on our first show, in South America; right Bunny, Bearli, and I broadcasting remotely from Malpensa...
Nicole Crabtree
Jul 19, 20191 min read
On the road again.....back in July
The completely packed case Packing a suitcase. One of my greatest pleasures. Just like going to the grocery store represents cooking and...
Nicole Crabtree
May 28, 20192 min read
Get your copy of the first Bunny Chronicles - how Bunny was born
Back cover of the first edition of the Bunny Chronicles, how Bunny was born. For Nicole Crabtree, this is a dream come true. As an auntie...
Nicole Crabtree with illustrations by Alice Mae
Feb 14, 20192 min read
09.01.19 My choice to stay
Our hands joined on our wedding day, Bunny, Bearli (with one eye, shy like his Poppy), Bianca, and Biancina witness our union. Nine years...
Nicole Crabtree
Jan 9, 20193 min read
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