6/17: making

...a lovely brunch with Chris.  We had thought of going into town for a fancy brunch at a new-ish restaurant, but then Chris remembered that it was Father's Day: we realized the restaurant would likely be packed, so we stayed home.  And we probably had a better brunch than the one we would have paid more for:  we had poached eggs with pepper and za'atar on garlicky ciabatta baguette slices plus mimosas with fresh orange juice, sparkling wine, and a mint-basil simple syrup I made last night.