I meant to comment earlier, but your house, DR MBarnum, looks like The Land where The Good Tchochkes Go!
Yes, the bitch is back from a supercalifragilisticexpialidocious afternoon chez DR fjl and Skip with a meal that was unbelievably scrumptious: a wonderful roast pork, a vegetable gratin, the most amazing potatoes and a chocolate cake that must be seen to be believed, with layers of peppermint meringue and fresh raspberries. The company was, as always, excellent, the conversation sparkling, and a good time was had by one and all.