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Fun Photo Friday 2/12

 Another week gone by!

What has Hazel been up to?

Ever get the feeling someone is looking over your shoulder?


I gifted Hazel my water bottle. I don't think it was appreciated.


In other news...

I made a very labor-intensive cake. The labor was more intensive because the batter overflowed all over my oven and started smoking out my kitchen as it burned. In related news, I have a freshly scrubbed oven. In unrelated news, I have a lovely girlfriend who is much more shapely than this cake.


I FINALLY made vegan ricotta. I served it with beets, orange vinaigrette, and quinoa.



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