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A Halloween table planned with her daughter, with cake and mummy bread

For months, Haruru and her daughter had discussed what to make for Halloween. Their party preparations became a record of the pleasure of planning and making food together, with a few ideas left unfinished.

From haruru.1002’s past accounts.

Discussing ideas months ahead

Haruru and her daughter had been thinking of possible dishes for months. For Haruru, those conversations were part of the fun.

They worked on the preparations together from the morning of the party. A few ideas were forgotten along the way, leaving her a little disappointed even after all they had prepared.

Cake and mummy bread made late into the night

After finishing work, her daughter had stayed up until two in the morning making cake and mummy bread. The Halloween shapes were an important part of the preparations.

Cake and mummy bread made late into the night — Haruru’s photograph
Cake and mummy bread made late into the night — Haruru’s photograph

Faces across the party table

The food photographs show a variety of faces and arrangements with eyes, along with the words “Happy Halloween”. They convey the seasonal playfulness of the table.

From thinking up ideas to making and arranging them, the food remains a record of a day spent preparing things together.

Faces across the party table — Haruru’s photograph
Faces across the party table — Haruru’s photograph
Faces across the party table — Haruru’s photograph
Faces across the party table — Haruru’s photograph
Faces across the party table — Haruru’s photograph
Faces across the party table — Haruru’s photograph

Looking ahead to Christmas

Her thoughts then turned to Christmas. It felt as though the hot weather had only just passed, and she reflected on how quickly the year was moving while looking forward to the next season.

Sources for this account

Based on accounts by haruru.1002.