Author Archives: kunstkitchen

About kunstkitchen

Visual artist and writer hunting words, languages, visions, and insight in my kitchen - connecting Art (Kunst) and culture and slow food cooking. Classically trained artist. Paint and draw with traditional materials. Live in the Northland where it's six months of winter. Appreciate the little things in life. Sharing food and art experiences and the lessons that my talented and generous friends have given me.

Holland = West Friesland Farmers Sell Direct to The Public | Minnesota = Linden Hills Farmer’s Products to order – Two Solutions to Selling Farm Fresh Foods in the Time of Covid

Posted on 08/11/2020

This youtube video is about the farmers of North Friesland Holland, The Netherlands who have a unique approach to selling their products directly to the public during the time of Covid. Here is a glimpse into Dutch rural life and … Continue reading →

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July’s Midsummer Idyll – Lake of the Isles Walk in Minneapolis

Posted on 08/06/2020

Our carefree days are receding as the summer moves swiftly along. T Continue reading →

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A Contemplative Life = Koi Pond – The Question of Mindfulness – Or where is my head at?

Posted on 08/01/2020

On Monday I was on  my way to meet a friend for socially-distanced coffee outside. Driving through the back streets, just for the scenery, under the large green trees’ curving canopy I had a sudden shift in vision. Momentarily before … Continue reading →

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Butterfly Day = Sightings

Posted on 07/29/2020

Eastern end Tiger Swallowtail Butterfly & Monarch at the Lyndale Garden Minneapolis, Minnesota Continue reading →

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Return To The Farmers Market = Herbs and Beets – Recipe for Banana Date Nut Bread with Cocoa

Posted on 07/22/2020

The Lyndale Farmers’ Market opened in the End of April. My friends went then. My hesitation to attend at that time Continue reading →

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