It begins in a thoroughly promising fashion on the patio of a grande madame (Janet Suzman) during an economic summit meeting in Miami Beach.

The first thing you should know about 79 Fresh Pond Parkway in Cambridge is that it’s not orange. Officially dubbed as “Atomic Tangerine” the home’s distinctive facade is one part quirky to nine parts endearing.

[Doctors] always carry narcotic prescription blanks and some M with them. M is morphine.

There are hedgehogs with sultanas as well as breadcrumbs, carrot cakes and fruitcakes and banana walnut loaves.