Home to Ravioli

Sunday 21 July

Andi and Joel put on a Sunday brunch for us, all the local family, and friends.  We were finally able to meet our youngest great-nephew while absorbing coffee, mimosas, and the traditional New York brunch of lox, bagels, various cream and other cheeses, plus a fantastic onion and cherry tomato tart that Joel made.  Noonie contributed her famous ruggelach, mandelbrot, and "Yugoslavian pastries," and it was all delectable.

It fortified us to get on the plane once again, and fly home to a joyous reunion with Dora (who acted like nothing had ever happened, which is the way we want her to act).  And just to emphasize our Cincinnati presence, for dinner we had a flat of Holy Ravioli with our own (last summer's) pesto.

Thanks so much, Andi and Joel - and we want to treat you as beautifully in Cincinnati as you treated us in New York.