Writing a love letter
In an instant, with her simple question, Eva at once voiced a lifetime of my own doubt and my new feelings of certainty.
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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.
Nicole Crabtree
- Jan 13, 2022
- 1 min
Happy Russian New Year from an American living in Italian speaking Switzerland
Russian New Year is one of my favorite holidays. On purpose I celebrate every year. What is your favorite holiday, where does it take you?
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Nicole Crabtree
- Nov 27, 2021
- 4 min
Zambian Perspectives
Thank you letter and inspirational reminder to self. Scenes that moved me most, still and on video, take a moment and be inspired.
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Nicole Crabtree
- Oct 8, 2021
- 1 min
Cory’s apple cake desert, breakfast, snack
This cake meets the challenge of being sweet, easy to eat, and having sufficient protein – a component missing in most ‘Italian breakfast.
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Nicole Crabtree
- Sep 25, 2021
- 2 min
Birthday Wishes
Celebrating birthdays in Zambia, with Sasha & Glen. New adventures, new memories, gratitude abounding.
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Nicole Crabtree
- Nov 14, 2020
- 12 min
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...
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Nicole Crabtree
- Oct 16, 2020
- 6 min
Pesto, salamander* poop, and other magic moments in Moneglia
In Moneglia this time I followed my intentions where they led me vs insisting on my ‘plan’. Results pesto, salamander poop, and magic.
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Nicole Crabtree
- Sep 11, 2020
- 13 min
Venice & the mysteries of love in the time of Covid
Join me in Venice where I gained new perspectives on myself & my husband. For us all, that kindness is an act of great love & self-respect.
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Nicole Crabtree
- Aug 4, 2019
- 2 min
Summer Salads - eating in a heat wave
A new Turkish salad bowl, colorfully calling out to be filled with summer salads. Global warming, diet inducing? Eating in the heat can...
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Nicole Crabtree with photos by Begum Erenler Soylu
- Jul 26, 2019
- 9 min
Magical Turkey – Bunny returns to her roots & Picci has her first vacation
Compliments of Miss Blu, our family at KOK Kamp on the first day. On our last night at the KOK camp the young woman I had nicknamed Miss...
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Nicole Crabtree
- Feb 5, 2019
- 3 min
My Soul has a Hat - Welcoming the Chinese New Year, 2019 Year of the Pig
A collage of photos roasting Keith for 2019, year of the pig; top left Keith and I having a party; next Keith and Claudio meet over the...
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Nicole Crabtree with guest blogger Megan Levine
- Jan 25, 2019
- 14 min
Istanbul: the magical city where Bunny was born
Istanbul is my favorite city in the world and given my travel history this is saying something. The magic of the Bosphorus alone is like...
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Nicole Crabtree
- Jan 14, 2019
- 1 min
Русский старый новый год – Old New Year Russian Style
Center me, circa 2006, with my Christmas present and newly knitted accessories, ready for the old new year; top left on the ice new...
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Nicole Crabtree
- Dec 21, 2018
- 3 min
Dizee's Irish coffee rings in the season
This photo is a representation of the holiday season for me. I had my first Irish coffee in Shreveport, Louisiana in December 1994 when I...
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