Category Archives: Glorious Food

2013 Italian Market Festival – Day Two

Posted on May 19, 2013 by Tina

It’s the second day of the Italian Market Festival, and although it’s been raining on and off, it hasn’t dampened people’s spirits. The festivities will be going on until 5:00 today, so drop by and sample some of Isgro’s pastries!

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2013 Italian Market Festival

Posted on May 18, 2013 by Tina

Philadelphia’s Italian Market Festival is going on this weekend from 10 am to 5 pm. Great food, music, and some nice crafts for sale. A roast post sandwich at Cannuli’s is a must, then follow it up with a cupcake … Continue reading →

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Bill’s No. 7

Posted on May 15, 2013 by Tina
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Sandwiches

Posted on April 27, 2013 by Tina

More hand lettering love – the window of Lorenzo’s Pizza on 9th & Christian Streets.

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What To Serve With Potatoes

Posted on April 6, 2013 by Tina

An abreviated list of what D’Angelo Bros. has to offer at their store. Located in Philadelphia’s Italian Market for over 80 years, their handmade sausages are out of this world – and they do mail order!

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Easter at Isgro’s

Posted on March 30, 2013 by Tina

It wouldn’t be Easter without a trip to our favorite bakery - Isgro’s Pastries, a neighborhood staple since 1904. I’m completely smitten with their tiny rose topped cakes! 

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Fettuccine & Mussels in Red Sauce

Posted on March 19, 2013 by Tina

Lately I’ve fallen into a “what am I going to make for dinner?” rut. My Great Aunt Nita had a system – Monday chicken, Tuesday meatloaf, Wednesday spaghetti, Thursday pork chops, Friday fish. There were no menus to mull over, … Continue reading →

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Caramel Cappuccino Cookies – The Best Cookies in the World!

Posted on March 13, 2013 by Tina

These cookies aren’t much to look at – they’ve got no chocolate chips, nuts, or dried fruit, and they’re kind of – brown. I was less than impressed, that is until I looked at the list of ingredients: espresso powder, Dutch … Continue reading →

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Carrot Purée

Posted on February 19, 2013 by Tina

It was another busy weekend with no time to fuss with dinner, so Sunday was soup and sandwich night. I had a bag of carrots in the fridge, and threw this soup together in less than an hour. Easy to … Continue reading →

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Pâté for Valentine’s Day!

Posted on February 12, 2013 by Tina

Some gals like Godiva on Valentine’s Day, my personal peccadilloes are the heart shaped boxes of chocolates with the plastic flowers and pâté! It’s my once a year indulgence – spread over really good bread, and topped with cornichons. It’s ridiculously simple … Continue reading →

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Channeling My Inner Bubbie

Posted on February 6, 2013 by Tina

My introduction to brisket was years ago during a staff dinner at a restaurant I was working in during Passover. It was love at first bite – so tender that you could cut it with a fork in a pool … Continue reading →

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Hollywood is a Meat Market

Posted on January 5, 2013 by Tina

I love old handpainted signs! Hollywood Meat Market is located in Philadelphia’s Italian Market. Find their website HERE.  

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Kneadlessly Easy!

Posted on January 2, 2013 by Tina

No-knead bread has been around for years. It was developed by Jim Lahey at New York City’s Sullivan Street Bakery, Mark Bittman wrote about it in The New York Times, and everyone and their grandmas jumped onto the no-knead bandwagon. Everyone, … Continue reading →

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Carrot Cake

Posted on December 4, 2012 by Tina

I’ve been on a baking binge lately and I made a carrot cake. Not just any carrot cake – an exceptional carrot cake. This recipe comes from The Gift of Southern Cooking by Scott Peacock and Edna Lewis. The beauty … Continue reading →

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