Friday! and you may notice, gentle reader, that we have posted all week without fail. You are very welcome. We’re sure that our hiatus from November 16 to 26 was distressing, but below you’ll see part of our labors that removed us from the care and tending of this space. There are, as you know, only so many hours per day (24, in our part of the universe). Our labors went toward preparing the below and planning our December MIELmarkt in Ghent (click here for details—five evenings of baked goods, tea, and independent shopping, should you be nearby & so inclined).

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We sincerely hope that your weekend, gentle reader, includes cups of the hot beverage of your choice (or cool, if your climate or character demands it), a good book (we have some suggestions), and a cookie. Or two.