Plum and McIntosh tart

Hudson, Ohio, USA, September 2009.

Twice-baked cauliflower

Hudson, Ohio, USA, November 2009.

Grilled tofu and green bean salad

Hudson, Ohio, USA, August 2009.

Taken sometime last fall.

Hudson, Ohio, USA, Fall 2008.

Ligurian lemon cake

Hudson, Ohio, USA, June 2008.

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2009: Jason and Monique's First Home (on military base)

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Some family gathering / party photos by Aunt Gretchen

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2009: Jason and Monique's First Home (on military base)

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Some family gathering / party photos by Aunt Gretchen

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2009: Jason and Monique's First Home (on military base)

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Some family gathering / party photos by Aunt Gretchen

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2009: Jason and Monique's First Home (on military base)

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Some family gathering / party photos by Aunt Gretchen

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Hudson, Ohio, USA, April 2009.

Fabulous filled cookies

Hudson, Ohio, USA, March 2009.

It is glorious. Even when it's littered all over your home and clothing.

Hudson, Ohio, USA, October 2007.

Fettuccine with zucchini blossoms

Hudson, Ohio, USA, July 2009.

Homemade soft pretzels

Hudson, Ohio, USA, January 2010.

Mortgage records at courthouse date back to very early 1900's. They were hand written and the date was written as " on this xx day in xx month of xx year of our Lord". Years of our Lord!

Hudson, Ohio, USA, November 2008.

He hangs out in the back yard each day, making himself totally at home.

Hudson, Ohio, USA, May 2010.

Love letters

Hudson, Ohio, USA, February 2009.

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2009: Jason and Monique's First Home (on military base)

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Some family gathering / party photos by Aunt Gretchen

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Same view down stairs into basement.

Would like to eventually have an overhang on the main and porch roofs. It will make a big difference to the character of the house!

Homemade soft pretzels

Hudson, Ohio, USA, January 2010.

They extend off the railing of the back porch and are hinged, so during winter they will hang down flat against the porch rail.

Dad is clever, and crafty.

Hudson, Ohio, USA, May 2009.

Brioche

Hudson, Ohio, USA, June 2009.

Cornmeal sandies

Hudson, Ohio, USA, May 2009.

Our living room from the kitchen.

Hudson, Ohio, USA, January 2008.

Jet doesn't really care how many consecutive notes you can hit during a Foghat tune.

Hudson, Ohio, USA, October 2007.

Rings!

Hudson, Ohio, USA, July 2008.

Quinoa tabbouleh

Hudson, Ohio, USA, January 2009.

Tofu schnitzel

Hudson, Ohio, USA, March 2009.

But the eyes are focused.

She was really into staring out the back door at the rainstorm at this moment, yet I couldn't capture it because she kept moving around.

Hudson, Ohio, USA, July 2006.

dunga likes to watch the outside view in comfort

Corn bread

Hudson, Ohio, USA, July 2009.

Nephew *wanted* to scrub the roasting pan! Really, no child labor here.

Hudson, Ohio, USA, November 2006.

Luta's oatmeal cookies

Hudson, Ohio, USA, March 2009.

via Instagram ift.tt/2jX5qMs

And delicious.

Leite's consummate chocolate chip cookies

Hudson, Ohio, USA, June 2009.

Phase I involves Mommy's holding the apple while she nibbles at it; during Phase II, she can just have at it.

Hudson, Ohio, USA, October 2007.

Bagels

Hudson, Ohio, USA, May 2009.

Sephardic almond macaroons.

Hudson, Ohio, USA, April 2009.