Jul 16 10

Gratuitous

by Jessica


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I took Johanna out with me to photograph the butterflies, but I couldn’t resist taking her picture as well! I do find her irresistible.

I sewed up this little sun hat for her. Incidentally, I think the sewing is going to stick. I find there is so much pleasure in sewing lovely, useful, and well-made items.

Jul 16 10

With all due respect to Julia Child…

by Jessica


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…I do recommend anyone try actually making this dessert. I got a bit too ambitious with Cedric’s birthday cake this year, which resulted in a spectacular flop. Thankfully, Cedric handled the ruined cake gracefully; he and Lou finished it off together. As for me – I tried not to sulk too much, since it was Cedric’s birthday. But hours of my life will never be recovered.

French cuisine is just so pretentious!

Jul 12 10

A Discovery

by Jessica

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Tasting grass is a universal childhood experience, I imagine. No, it doesn’t taste good; and it tickles the back of the mouth!

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