Black bean salad

Hudson, Ohio, USA, September 2008.

A few nights ago we had an electrical emergency in our house which necessitated a visit from our friendly neighborhood firemen. All was well after much heat-imaging and investigating, as well as a visit from an incredibly knowledgeable electrician.

Of course, we had to reset all our electric appliances, etc. This is what the microwave was blinking when I went to set its clock.

Hudson, Ohio, USA, January 2007.

Nephews only went to a few houses on my street, but they got quite a bit of candy nonetheless.

Hudson, Ohio, USA, October 2007.

Hudson, Ohio, USA, November 2009.

Walnut shortbread

Hudson, Ohio, USA, October 2010.

You can see the light pouring in from the Sunroom/Studio... one of my favorite things about this house.

Though she doesn't care for Peyton Manning.

Hudson, Ohio, USA, February 2007.

Walnut and almond cake with orange-pomegranate compote

Hudson, Ohio, USA, April 2008.

Spaghetti with roasted broccoli and garlic scapes

Hudson, Ohio, USA, June 2009.

Orange peel, pure unsweetened pomegranate juice, sugar and a little lemon juice.

Walnut and almond cake with orange-pomegranate compote

Hudson, Ohio, USA, April 2008.

Sesame butter cups

Hudson, Ohio, USA, October 2009.

Gilding the lily.

Best buttermilk pancakes

Hudson, Ohio, USA, January 2008.

I don't usually measure cooking ingredients -- especially vegetables -- but this was for the blog.

Hearty vegetarian chili

Hudson, Ohio, USA, January 2008.

Daddy agrees.

Hudson, Ohio, USA, August 2007.

Cavatappi with grilled chicken and radicchio

Hudson, Ohio, USA, August 2008.

Sephardic almond macaroons.

Hudson, Ohio, USA, April 2009.

Jet sweetly and skillfully double-teams her toys.

Hudson, Ohio, USA, April 2010.

The last time Husband carried Jet, August 2006. Husband is thinner now (on account of all that marathon running), and Jet is, well, larger.

Hudson, Ohio, USA, November 2008.

Jet gets natural salmon treats from her grandparents.

Hudson, Ohio, USA, April 2007.

Quinoa tabbouleh

Hudson, Ohio, USA, January 2009.

via Instagram ift.tt/1kNqrYE

Hudson, Ohio, USA, May 2009.

Jet had a seizure today, so we had some extra frisbee time to get her back to feeling like a normal pup. She had a grand time.

Hudson, Ohio, USA, April 2008.

Homegrown tomato salad with feta and cracked black pepper

Hudson, Ohio, USA, August 2008.

Sephardic almond macaroons.

Hudson, Ohio, USA, April 2009.

Deconstructed pesto lasagna

Hudson, Ohio, USA, March 2009.

Chocolate crinkles

Hudson, Ohio, USA, May 2008.

...because at this moment her friend Rosie was coming in through the garage door.

Hudson, Ohio, USA, February 2008.

(Boston, MA 12/14/24) Mayor Michelle Wu attends the First Time Homebuyer Celebration. (Mayor’s Office Photo by John Wilcox)

Casatiello

Hudson, Ohio, USA, June 2009.

Filbert gateau with praline buttercream

Hudson, Ohio, USA, July 2008.

Giving the new pasta maker a go.

Hudson, Ohio, USA, March 2009.

While wearing an Old Navy t-shirt to prevent excessive scratching due to allergies.

Hudson, Ohio, USA, October 2009.

(Boston, MA 12/14/24) Mayor Michelle Wu attends the First Time Homebuyer Celebration. (Mayor’s Office Photo by John Wilcox)

(Boston, MA 12/14/24) Mayor Michelle Wu attends the First Time Homebuyer Celebration. (Mayor’s Office Photo by John Wilcox)

She has allergies and is scratching so hard she's cutting herself open. Hence she had to wear a shirt.

We decided to write her name on it 'cause we are ridiculous like that.

Hudson, Ohio, USA, October 2009.

Vibrant.

Italian wedding soup

Hudson, Ohio, USA, March 2008.

Thanks, Husband!

Hudson, Ohio, USA, October 2009.

Blueberry-corn ice cream sundaes

Hudson, Ohio, USA, July 2010.

Homemade soft pretzels

Hudson, Ohio, USA, January 2010.

Chocolate eclairs

Hudson, Ohio, USA, August 2008.

Luta's margaritas

Hudson, Ohio, USA, May 2009.

(Boston, MA 12/14/24) Mayor Michelle Wu attends the First Time Homebuyer Celebration. (Mayor’s Office Photo by John Wilcox)

Ready to be washed and enjoyed.

Hudson, Ohio, USA, June 2008.

Back paw, full extension.

Hudson, Ohio, USA, February 2009.