Monday, December 05, 2022

Watching, gingerbread and spices.

1. Today we are resting. So we lie on the sofa watching Lilo and Stitch.

2. The ball of gingerbread dough is rather daunting; but thanks to the notes scribbled around the recipe, we find our rolling, cutting and baking skills again.

3. To let Alec loose among my spices so he can make hot apple juice.

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