FirstHome photos on Flickr

Another in the "Dog Kisses in the Kitchen" series by DK10 | Stove With A House

Hudson, Ohio, USA, August 2006.

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Aleks' family is not one that smiles...

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the darker part is a different kind of wood. quite common in older homes (probably to save money - they'd put a carpet over it). eventually we'll refinish it.

Step 4/6 by DK10 | Stove With A House

American flag cake

Hudson, Ohio, USA, July 2009.

Step 1/6 by DK10 | Stove With A House

American flag cake

Hudson, Ohio, USA, July 2009.

A good-looking couple by DK10 | Stove With A House

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Jet and Husband smile.

Hudson, Ohio, USA, June 2008.

Quinoa, rinsed by DK10 | Stove With A House

Quinoa with caramelized onions

Hudson, Ohio, USA, March 2010.

Lovely lily by DK10 | Stove With A House

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I love this lily, which blooms in the front garden.

(I feel like I should mention that the pizza delivery guy called my landscaping "meticulous." I am inordinately proud of myself.)

Hudson, Ohio, USA, July 2008.

DSC_0046mod2 by ashleyconnormoore

Sushi Dinner by Alex

Our red strawberry chandelier made quite an interesting sun of my plate.

Saag paneer by DK10 | Stove With A House

It could have been spicier, but overall, DELICIOUS.

Hudson, Ohio, USA, February 2007.

Nose in Rings by DK10 | Stove With A House

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All scrunchy and paw-curled.

Hudson, Ohio, USA, October 2008.

Step 3/6 by DK10 | Stove With A House

American flag cake

Hudson, Ohio, USA, July 2009.

Garlic-ginger paste by DK10 | Stove With A House

Palak paneer with saffron rice

Hudson, Ohio, USA, December 2008.

Chopping walnuts by DK10 | Stove With A House

Walnut shortbread

Hudson, Ohio, USA, October 2010.

I love the shadows by DK10 | Stove With A House

Pizza dough balls.

Pizza Margherita and pizza with sage-walnut pesto and gorgonzola

Hudson, Ohio, USA, October 2008.

Aaliyah's first birthday! by Alex

living room & hallway by Sarah McGough

Tacos, guac, feta by DK10 | Stove With A House

Crispy chicken tacos with guacamole

Hudson, Ohio, USA, May 2010.

Saltines + toffee + chocolate, melting by DK10 | Stove With A House

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Chocolate-almond saltine toffee

Hudson, Ohio, USA, December 2008.

I love my mortar and pestle by DK10 | Stove With A House

Spiced chickpea and tomato soup

Hudson, Ohio, USA, January 2009.

Dried apricots, lemon zest by DK10 | Stove With A House

Kazakh dried fruit pastries

Hudson, Ohio, USA, April 2009.

IMGP6537 by Callie Burgess

Rolling about by DK10 | Stove With A House

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Jet has a good time while asking for a treat.

Hudson, Ohio, USA, February 2008.

Cocoa block; hot milk by DK10 | Stove With A House

Cocoa blocks

Hudson, Ohio, USA, December 2009.

IMG_3436 by Mattea

Protruding walnut by DK10 | Stove With A House

My favorite kind of walnut.

Walnut shortbread

Hudson, Ohio, USA, October 2010.

Tell me she doesn't look like her Uncle Preston by DK10 | Stove With A House

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I mean, really.

Hudson, Ohio, USA, December 2006.

White Elephant Holiday Party by Alex

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Overall table

Onions in a cast iron skillet by DK10 | Stove With A House

Caramelized onion and brie mashed potatoes

Hudson, Ohio, USA, November 2009.

Two slices missing by DK10 | Stove With A House

Husband and I enjoyed a late-evening snack.

Almond, pine nut and apricot crumb cake

Hudson, Ohio, USA, May 2008.

Better clean up this furnace by James Snell

Those roasted broccoli florets look really good to me. by DK10 | Stove With A House

Spaghetti with roasted broccoli and garlic scapes

Hudson, Ohio, USA, June 2009.

PLEEEEEASE GIVE ME CHICKEN by DK10 | Stove With A House

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Hudson, Ohio, USA, October 2009.

Pasta and beans by DK10 | Stove With A House

Ancient and wonderful.

Pasta e ceci alla Romana

Hudson, Ohio, USA, April 2008.

All I want is a piece of that popcorn you're eating. All I want it what's coming to me. All I want is my fair share. by DK10 | Stove With A House

Hudson, Ohio, USA, May 2010.

Mom's fruitcakes by DK10 | Stove With A House

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Made for Sister, from Helen Corbitt's recipe.

Hudson, Ohio, USA, November 2008.

Pancake ingredients by DK10 | Stove With A House

The dry ingredients are good to go.

Best buttermilk pancakes

Hudson, Ohio, USA, January 2008.

Mother hides behind her continuing ed book by DK10 | Stove With A House

Because it's hard work to maintain a Florida real estate license. You have to know things like "LOMA."

Hudson, Ohio, USA, March 2007.

Cauliflower remnant by DK10 | Stove With A House

I like the way a head of cauliflower looks after all the florets have been cut off. Like something alien, or maybe like a funky Christmas tree ornament.

Cauliflower and fregula Sarda gratin

Hudson, Ohio, USA, November 2008.

First Home by Alex