Tag Archives: food

~ Lens-Artists Challenge # 377: Holiday Fun ~

Anne-Christine invites us to bring on the holiday cheer. Any holiday is fine, just so long as we show what some of the traditions and celebrations are in our lives. “At this festive season of the year…” (C. Dickens), I … Continue reading

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~ Lens-Artists Challenge #360: Found at the Fair/Market

This week Anne-Christine invites us to share photos from Farmers’ markets, fairs, carnivals or other summer memories. With very hot weather this past week, I didn’t make it to our county fair, and the next similar opportunity is after this … Continue reading

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~ Lens-Artists Photo Challenge # 246: Still Life (Talking)* ~

Patti challenges us to focus on still life images this week. In addition to traditional composed arrangements of inanimate objects, she encourages us to use a variety of sources including “found” still life scenes. Oh, Patti, this will be fun! … Continue reading

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~ CFFC ~ Sense of Taste ~

In a recent Lens-Artists Weekly Photo Challenge, I included photos of the fresh Dungeness crab salad I was preparing. Organic romaine lettuce, hard boiled quail eggs, celery, and freshly cracked Dungeness crab with wedges of fresh lemon.  ***** Mallard ducks … Continue reading

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~ Lens-Artists Photo Challenge#94: At Home in Long Beach, WA ~

When we first took tours through the available units at The Breakers, on first sight I knew this was the one I wanted. Furnishings, wall colors, flooring, window treatments and linens could all be upgraded and changed. The essential attraction … Continue reading

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~ Lens-Artist Photo Challenge #41: Delicious ~

Creighton and I love fresh, crusty, classic breads; baguette, ciabatta, rustic all are favorites. We had been disappointed with what we found in local bakeries on the Long Beach peninsula – until yesterday!  We went in for scones and here … Continue reading

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~ Lens-Artists Photo Challenge #23: Celebrations ~

Over the past few years LT, who lives across the street, and I have hosted gatherings to bring our near neighbors together. Mind you, we come from divergent political positions, some even at pole opposites, however all who attend uphold … Continue reading

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~ Inside-Out ~ Wordless Wednesday ~

  Variations on a Theme

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~ Savory Herbs ~ In A Vase On Monday ~

On Thanksgiving day (USA) I gather with my family around food to share memories, and make new ones.   Parsley, Sage, Rosemary & Thyme Savory seasonings for the feast, plucked from my gardens and served in a small pottery vase. Inspiration … Continue reading

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~ Wordless Wednesday + WPC – Local ~

Local

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