Notes & Photos

A small personal journal about travel, cooking and weekend projects.

Autumn walk along the river

The leaves are finally turning. We followed the old towpath for about eight miles and stopped at a tiny bakery that sells the best apple turnovers I have had in years.

Slow-cooked tomato sauce

Two kilos of late-season tomatoes, a whole head of garlic, olive oil and patience. Four hours on the lowest heat. It freezes well, so make a big batch.

Rebuilding an old bookshelf

Sanded, glued and refinished a pine shelf found at a yard sale. Danish oil brought out the grain nicely. Total cost: twelve dollars and one sore shoulder.