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Sunday, January 12, 2014

Sunday Snapshots: Euro trip 2013

I'm clearly a bit behind  keeping you up to date on how I spent 2013. It was a great year, so as we head into a new one, let's recap over the next few days.

In May we took another trip to Europe, this time stopping in Paris, Prague and Berlin. Despite a very wet couple of weeks, we had a fantastic time.

Paris



We made sure to stop at Fargo Records in the Marais.



Place des Vosges





And, of course, Paris included lots of dessert.


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Prague

The mister grew a mustache. Here it is on about Day 5





The Vltava flooded the city just two days after this photo.

Eurostache Day 7.



Very Kafka.



One of Europe's oldest vineyards.

All of the dessert in Paris, was replace by beer in Prague.




Berlin




Juxtaposition of Berlin's dark past with its developing future.


















A raindrop looks like a tear at this Jewish memorial.

Scars of the past.

We met my dear friend Kathryn and her husband Matthias.

Mimosas with my Kathryn.


We're so lucky they could join us from Switzerland.

Lots of beers were consumed.









Sunday, March 18, 2012

SundaySips: Warm-weather cocktails

Those of you who are not from the Upper Midwest may not be aware that we are undergoing a tropical heatwave. The mercury almost hit 80 degrees both days this weekend, which is only about 40 degree warmer than usual. Needless to say, I suddenly feel like I live near the equator rather than in North Dakota.

These temps make me want to find a nice patio and sip away the day. Here's some delicious-sounding ideas:

Grapefruit mojito



Strawberry basil margaritas:

Source: thekitchn.com via Heidi on Pinterest


Espresso Kahlua popsicles:



Prosecco and popsicles:



Strawberry rosemary sangria:



Fruit and ginger beer: