A Place Like This

Category: cafe

  • The “What’s For Lunch” Project

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    Valarie Budayr
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    It isn't usually an annual tradition that I get the doldrums in winter but this year I have them. The item which is annoying me the most is lunch. Yep, that's right you heard me. Though there are 7 days in a week, I have a lunch menu which encompasses 4 things, which means I'm…

  • The Quiet of a Cafe Afternoon

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    Valarie Budayr
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    After all the excitement of our Traveling Tribe holidays, I quickly preceded to get sick. I've had the worst case of hacking cough of my whole live long life. What was needed was just a quiet day of resting, reading and coffee.  Such a place was found in this lovely cafe inspired by Portugal. Cafe…

  • Afternoon Musings

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    Valarie Budayr
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    I could hear the music from upstairs. There's no mistaking it. The sound of New Orleans street jazz.  Along with our festive music was tons of laughter, so I left my desk and went downstairs to see what was going on. First I was greeted by this talking head ,"Momma, it's time for king cake."…

  • They’re Here: Semlor

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    Valarie Budayr
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    I can't imagine having a happier weekend. Thank you for all of the wonderful birthday wishes for little O. We had such a fun gathering of family and friends. The fun continued with the opening ceremonies of the Olympics. The rest of the weekend was music filled with the high school orchestra concert playing their…

  • The Yellow House Cafe

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    Valarie Budayr
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    It is fairly well known that I love coffee. There isn't a day without a cup or two of the liquid elixir. Gula Huset (The yellow house) is one of the nicest secret treasures of Visby. Open only on saturday and sunday afternoons. This is a lovely retreat to spend a time reading a book, conversating…