Tuesday, August 23, 2011

A Chip off the Old Block

Peach Crumble Squares

Last night, Oliver, Henry and I worked for The Husband and manned a small booth at The Taste of Larchmont, a fundraiser for Hope-Net, an organization that helps the hungry and homeless in Los Angeles.

Restaurant and food places from our "village" donated food and drink in an evening of music and conversation. People strolled from place to place, sampling the food of many merchants. I don't write often about The Husband's mistress -- The Larchmont Larder -- but if you're in the area, you should definitely check it out.

I tell you funny stories all the time about The Big O, but I don't think I've ever touched on his extraordinary capacity for work. At ten years of age, he is capable of setting up, cutting and serving food, and he does so in a dedicated, meticulous way. That he's a mini replica of The Husband is never more evident than when he helps out like last night.






10 comments:

Kathleen Scott said...

How cool to see this side of Oliver. And for you to see his father in him.

And for us to see those luscious bar cookies...

Angella Lister said...

i just love this. it so miraculous to see how capable and focused our children can be. it's a glimpse into the future, a comforting one. yay, oliver! he's so darn wonderful.

Angella Lister said...

i just love this. it so miraculous to see how capable and focused our children can be. it's a glimpse into the future, a comforting one. yay, oliver! he's so darn wonderful.

kario said...

Lovely. There is nothing more pride-inducing for me than watching my kids give back.

And those bars look divine!

Denise Emanuel Clemen said...

I love this! What nice photos of yummy treats and O. and his dedicated work.

karen gerstenberger said...

I love seeing the similarities between those I adore most. Father, son, mother, daughter, grandparents, cousins...it's a lovely web of connection, isn't it? Blessings to you and your family, and to that "Mistress" of your Husband - may she prosper and increase! ;)

Ellen said...

Recipe please? That looked heavenly and with peaches still around I can just imagine how tasty this would be....oh yum, yum, YUM!

kimmie said...

I just LOVE that!

Beth said...

Hope for the world. Yes. Fine boy to fine man.

SECRET PEPPER PERSON: said...

Yum...those things look delish. And O is such a doll.

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