Orange-Cranberry Sauce

Getting ready to dollop cranberry sauce on a turkey sandwich.

A few facts:

1. I love turkey.
2. I love Thanksgiving leftovers.
3. Turkey without cranberry sauce is like a present without a bow.
4. I have never had a canned cranberry sauce that I liked.

Over the years, my sauce has evolved from the basic sugar + water + cranberries into a more unique sauce. Having been asked a couple of times for the recipe, I finally decided to put it in print.

More Lima

Leche de tigre or Tiger's Milk.More about this below. (The white lumpy things are large corn kernels.)

Lima is the modern capital of Peru, established by the Spanish conquerors in 1535. For me, the highlight of our tour of the historic district of Lima was the elaborate European architecture that the Spaniards brought to the country, so out of keeping with the Inca style.

Lima!

Mother and child, Plaza de armas, Lima, Peru.

Travel Tips:

1. Do not buy a new camera to take on a major vacation the day before you leave.
   You will take bad pictures while you learn the new tool.
   You will accidentally take videos instead of photos.
   You will drain the battery at inopportune moments (like in the middle of the jungle).
   

Change Orders

Kane gives his approval to the new rug in the front hall.

When you are working with a contractor, it is no surprise that, if you ask for changes half-way through a project, you will incur a surcharge. It only makes sense: they've hired labour, bought supplies and booked time based on your agreed contract, and they've taken time to revise any plan drawings.

When you share a bed with your handyman, however, you get away with a lot of "change orders." Often, instead of costing you more, these changes actually save you money.

Wide, Open Spaces!

The current view from the dining room toward the main entrance.

I've started drafting this update at least five times, but then Steve would keep working and I'd decide to wait for the next phase. He's finally taking a day off, so I can share the latest (exciting) phase of the main-floor renovation.