Sarah and Nathan's Visit

Sarah and Nathan traveled up to Chico to visit and look at the house. They arrived on Monday, and since that was the very last of the nice weather, we took them immediately to the farm.

Rick shows them the pizza oven, which comes with "some assembly required."

Here we hang out. Notice it's pretty cloudy compared to the day before.

Tuesday we had a little get-together so folks could meet them. Also, it was a good plan to be inside.

There was lots of food. I always worry that folks will starve. Catherine was the cake fairy.

Donna regales us by listing all 10 of her dad's wives! Here she's up to number 8.

Wednesday was still gloomy, so we spent the day inside baking bread. We tried various techniques. Nathan looks over the rising bread.

We decided to make some braided (or plaited) bread.

Here it is all risen, brushed with egg wash, sprinkled with seeds, and ready to pop in the oven.

We also made a beautiful oblong loaf. We misted the oven with water to keep the humidity high and make that nice glossy crust.

Later we ate... bread! We had bread with a bunch of good cheeses and meats, veggies and dips. BMC lives!

Of course, we took them over to the house on 9th Street: their future home. The camillia is in full bloom right now, and just beginning to fade a little. I need to keep up with getting the fallen blossoms raked up.

 Nathan takes a film tour of the house.