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Togetherness

November 4, 2020September 1, 2020 ~ Jnana Hodson ~ Leave a comment
When they have the range of the downstairs during the day, they’re rarely far from each other.

Ready for the oven … and then us

November 4, 2020September 1, 2020 ~ Jnana Hodson ~ 1 Comment
Waking to the aroma of fresh cinnamon rolls is especially welcome as the nights get colder and longer. Now that we’re in Advent, electric lights are banned downstairs before dawn, at least in our household. (Photo by Rachel Williams)

 

Rugged coast

November 1, 2020August 2, 2020 ~ Jnana Hodson ~ Leave a comment
We can’t forget hiking in Downeast Maine, not after an experience like this. (Photo by Rachel Williams)

 

Ring of yummy wonder

October 28, 2020August 2, 2020 ~ Jnana Hodson ~ Leave a comment
Some folks around here love to bake. Others love to eat. (Photo by Rachel Williams)

 

Who, me?

October 21, 2020August 2, 2020 ~ Jnana Hodson ~ 1 Comment
Pepper takes a break while dining.

Headed for the kitchen

October 18, 2020October 17, 2020 ~ Jnana Hodson ~ 3 Comments
Alright, not all of these garlic heads will wind up in dishes in the coming months. We’ll soon be replanting a new bed, using our own cloves. The new sprouts will be one of the first things to pop up from the ground at the end of winter. (Photo by Rachel Williams)

Days of long shadows

October 17, 2020August 2, 2020 ~ Jnana Hodson ~ Leave a comment

Especially when the sun barely rises above the horizon.

Somewhere in the winter ahead.

And for dessert

October 14, 2020August 2, 2020 ~ Jnana Hodson ~ 1 Comment
How about an individual-sized maple whiskey cake, using local syrup and topped with a homemade crème fraiche? (Photo by Rachel Williams)

 

In an archaeology of imagination

October 12, 2020October 10, 2020 ~ Jnana Hodson ~ Leave a comment

It was a place meant to be worked by horses.

A covered bridge just down the hill.

Simple elegance

October 8, 2020August 2, 2020 ~ Jnana Hodson ~ Leave a comment
Sauteed mushrooms sitting atop leafy greens and pasta make for a satisfying quick dinner, especially when garnished with a grated sharp cheese. (Photo by Rachel Williams)

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