My messy dining room table, complete with magazines, baker’s twine and fruit to be photographed. It looks something like this just about every day.

Back at Linvilla for a second day in a row. This time, for their annual apple fest. I demonstrated how to make a batch of honey lemon apple jam and was nearly swarmed by bees who wanted access to anything sweet.

Apple picking with my friend Sarah. It was hot, muggy and not at all fall-like. Where is autumn?

Seckel pear photo outtakes from my Serious Eats In a Pickle post. Pears are so lovely and photogenic.

The first-ever Philly Food Swap. I came away with so many good things!

Tea and an apple snack.

Searching for my oatmeal cookie recipe. Chocolate chips and cinnamon!

Watermelon juice and a scarf on my dining room table. Summer and fall collide.

It was a two class day. The first was at Cook (a gorgeous new space on 20th Street) and the second was at Wedge + Fig. By the time I was done, my brain was well and truly toast.

In a major shift from Thursday’s show, this audience was incredibly attentive. Raina had each and every one of them entirely transfixed.