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Scenes from a lovely Saturday in Seattle, such a gorgeous early fall day. Starting with lunch at @capitolcider, including a rosé cider flight, and ending with dinner at @meeshaforyou. With lots of walking in between, at the Arbotetum (no pics, how'd that happen??) and along the Fremont Cut. Meesha, so good. Had to try the lentil saffron pudding for dessert: the comfort of rice pudding with extra dimensions of flavor. Mmmmm. #lifeinseattle

I was warned, and I acknowledged the warning, and still I let it happen: brainfreeze. But I was so thirsty after the 3-mile walk to the West Seattle @seattlefarmersmkts and the Rockridge cider slushie just too refreshing. Worth it. Along the way, going Lincoln Park extension route, I saw ferries and sailboats, 2 SUPs and lots of pups (one with extra-charming bouncy ears), water polo, fishing and a lovely black cat (we were on parallel paths). And, of course, the Love Rock. #walking #westseattle #lincolnparkseattle #loverock #sundayvibes #farmersrock #drinkinglocal

Morning walk yesterday, back at sea level. Less winded on those inclines!! Good to be home. #lincolnparkseattle #walking #lookup #pugetsound #lifeinseattle #westseattle

My time in Sun Valley area went so quickly, packed with a perfect mix of work and exploring. Just one image to represent the main reason for being here, the salade niçoise from Thursday night's class at @sunvalleyculinary. No photos from Shellfish, that was fun too. Such a treat to be here, looking forward to a return trip. #travel #frenchcooking #shellfish #cookbookauthor

Morning walks. Not Lincoln Park! I'm in Sun Valley area for a few days, teaching a couple classes at @sunvalleyculinary -- French home cooking tonight, shellfish 101 on Saturday afternoon. My first time in this area, looking forward to some exploring that's on tap tomorrow. #travel #altitudeadjustment #walking #cookingclasses #mountainair

Breakfast on the Methow River, snagged a perfect nook with a beat-up picnic table. I have the young guy at the Little Dipper to thank for this, intel he passed along while I was picking up a veggies-egg-and-cheese sandwich and medium coffee, splash of milk, for my morning's fuel. Heading home soon, hoping to get a couple *brief* hikes in as I cross over the North Cascades. #morning #lifeinthenorthwest #gettingaway

Breakfast-dessert (or, almost-elevenses) on the patio while very slowly getting through morning papers. Last piece of small apricot galette made for dinner with friends last night. The best kind of leftovers! Or, at least one of the best.....

My best haul yet from the single black currant bush on my driveway. Planning a mini batch of jam with these little gems. #drivewaygarden #eatwhatyougrow #jamtime #blackcurrants