Kitchen Work

The coals glow red and the kettle simmers. Mid-morning light comes from the door opposite the oven. A blast of flash against the wall balances the light, but the whole effort of photography seems out of place against the activities of the docents who do everything in the ways of 1822. Fortunately, the docents are accustomed to people photographing them and their interesting activities. This woman proved that, if you know what you're doing, you don't need anything fancy to cook a good meal.