Wednesday, November 18, 2009

On Mosquito Bites and Mince Pies

It's mosquito season. I am covered in mosquito bites despite the plug-ins, sprays, sticks, wipes, candles, etc., that all guarantee to rid my house of mosquitos. Today I'm sure three mosquitoes bit me through my socks. Aaahhh! I would like to say that South African mosquito bites itch more than California mosquito bites, but that's probably not true. Sigh...

The only thing that makes mosquito season tolerable is that it's also mince pie season. Mince pies are yummy, individual tarts filled with a gooey dried fruit filling. I think it's a British-influenced Christmas dessert (I've never seen them in the States, at any rate). But if they're filled with fruit, then can I justify eating two of them for breakfast?

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