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.

Travel – Holidays = Arctic Blast Delays

Posted on 12/24/2022 by kunstkitchen

I made plans for a trip South Carolina to visit my friend and her family over the holidays. Yes, I made it out of Minneapolis, MN even as the snow started on Wednesday 12/21/22. If you wondering how that was … Continue reading →

Posted in environment | Tagged artic weather, “Seaside Hotel”, cross culture arts, Danish television series, Helsingor Denmark, Minneapolis, passenger conversation, PBS, Shakespeare, travel, travel delays | 3 Comments

Tart Queen Rising = Fresh Peach and Berry Tart Recipe –

Posted on 12/01/2022 by kunstkitchen

There were fresh raspberries and blueberries at the market – locally grown – that cried out to be in a tart. What’s so great about a tart, you wonder? Continue reading →

Posted in Desserts, Fruit, photography, Slow food and art in the kitchen | Tagged Blueberries, dessert, food, French tart, fresh fruit, fresh fruit pie, Fresh fruit tart, fruit tart, home made pie crust, Minneapolis, Peach tart, raspberries, recipe fruit tart, Seasonal fruit tart, Tart aux Peche | 3 Comments

Give Thanks = Reflection on Gratitude – Thanksgiving Day

Posted on 11/24/2022 by kunstkitchen

From “Appreciate Your Life” Hykuyu Taizen Maezumi “I want you to appreciate your own life, too. Every moment, right now, is nothing other than us, our practice, our life, our realization, our manifestation! Refresh it each moment! Having such a … Continue reading →

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Autumn Views = Bee Speak – In The Waning Days

Posted on 10/26/2022 by kunstkitchen

It’s autumn. The breeze rattles the dry leaves. Bees seeking the last of the pollen buzz around me. One comes to my face and body. She comes to each of my ears buzzing an urgent message. Continue reading →

Posted in animals, environment, photography, wildlife | Tagged bees, Birds, environment, Lyndale gardens, Minneapolis, Minnesota, nature, photography, Photos, poetry, Roses | 4 Comments

Snow, Cold Temps = Mother Nature’s Early Winter – Rose Cure – Enjoy the Views

Posted on 10/18/2022 by kunstkitchen

Over the weekend there was snow that covered everything, but melted. As a result of early winter morning temps are below freezing. Garden plants need covers overnight. The mum plants and other fall plantings can be saved. It’s a another … Continue reading →