merry_gourmet: hawk with snake
merry_gourmet: barred owl
merry_gourmet: barred owl
merry_gourmet: Breakfast this morning courtesy of @oliver_reptiles - the oeufs en cocotte from In The French Kitchen With Kids by @eatlivtravwrite #inthefrenchkitchenwithkids
merry_gourmet: Saturday night. ❤️
merry_gourmet: It helps to have the right piping tips for this recipe for macarons from @eatlivtravwrite’s book, In The French Kitchen With Kids, but @oliver_reptiles did a pretty great job, I think.
merry_gourmet: I’m so thankful it’s Saturday. #caturday
merry_gourmet: I’m so thankful it’s Saturday. #caturday
merry_gourmet: This guy is definitely my favorite valentine.
merry_gourmet: I was in Phoenix from Wednesday to yesterday, and once again, I’m reminded that one of the best parts of work travel is returning home. Glad to be back to my high-humidity, pollen covered Florida. . . . Taken with my new @moment wide angle lens. #momentca
merry_gourmet: Clearly he’s just tolerating me.
merry_gourmet: He’s so regal. But also a terrible mouser.
merry_gourmet: Jackson and our mouse (!) had a stare-off last night. Related: how many live mouse traps would one recommend purchasing? Also - despite what I’ve read on the Internet, I’m choosing to believe we have ONE mouse only.
merry_gourmet: Jackson had a rough day at the vet. But he’s just fine - 17 pounds of love and fluff. ❤️
merry_gourmet: Sweetwater Wetlands Park
merry_gourmet: Sweetwater Wetlands Park
merry_gourmet: Sweetwater Wetlands Park
merry_gourmet: Another one from this morning. If you look closely, there is a dew-covered spider web. They were everywhere and so magical.
merry_gourmet: I could spend hours here.
merry_gourmet: Oh, garter stitch, I’ve missed you so. . . . #knittersofinstagram #knitting
merry_gourmet: Santa will not go hungry. 🍪
merry_gourmet: Seed stitch is so squishy and beautiful, but it is also a serious pain in the rear. I noticed a mistake while knitting last night & had to rip out several rows. But I am determined to finish this damn scarf. It may take me until this time next year, but I
merry_gourmet: It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas 🎶
merry_gourmet: Artists at work.
merry_gourmet: Holiday vacation starts now. And I’m pretty darn happy to spend the first part of it on the sofa with this one.
merry_gourmet: Right after I caught him chewing on the Christmas tree’s light bulbs. 🎄
merry_gourmet: Wishing this beautiful 15-year old the most spectacular year ahead. ❤️
merry_gourmet: Imperfect cinnamon buns for my daughter’s birthday today. They’re messy and uneven, sweet and delicate. Sort of like life, right?