Yesterday we found that Didier had regained enough of his balance to (for the first time in three years!) ride a bike. Though wobbly at first, he made quick progress, and we were able to bike to Oakledge and enjoy a late-afternoon swim in Lake Champlain - a chilly treat on a hot summer day.



Didier wasn't happy with last night's culinary creation, a curried chicken salad with raita (cucumber and minted, spiced yogurt) and roasted chickpeas: too many flavors not coming together.

But there could be no complaint about these "drunken berries," soaked in raspberry liquor! (Just add to 3/4 cups Chambord to berries an hour or more before serving.)