Tiled Entryway

Another tiled entryway I discovered wandering around in South Philly – this one on 8th & Wharton Streets. I’m assuming that once upon a time this was a business, but try as I might, I couldn’t find any information on who W. Maiuro was or what kind of business he ran. Oh well, you win some, you lose some!

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Fabric Bundles

I made a cake yesterday as a finale to our fabulous pot roast dinner. Unfortunately, it didn’t turn out despite following the recipe very carefully. Oh well, it happens – not often, but it happens! So, no food post today. However, one of the projects I did manage successfully this weekend was going through my fabric stash, folding, organizing, and tying the stacks in four bundles. I’m thinking about making a new throw quilt and wanted to get an idea of exactly what I had. Stay tuned!

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Caturday

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Friday Five – Number Two Hundred Twenty Eight

Two hundred and twenty eight in a continued series creating a collage using five elements.

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Back in the Saddle

…or at least trying to get there.
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Lemon Chess Pie

Lemon Chess Pie is a Southern American classic based on 19th century English custard pies. However, this pie came from the need for desserts that could be made with basic pantry staples like sugar, butter, eggs, and lemons.

Because of it’s high sugar content, it could be stored in a “pie chest”, eventually shortening the name to “chess”. Another popular legend claims a Southern cook, when asked what she was baking, replied “jes’ pie” (just pie), which was perceived as “chess pie”. Regardless of what has been said, it’s delicious, easy, and wonderfully lemony!  Continue reading

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Caturday

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Friday Five – Number Two Hundred Twenty Seven

Two hundred and twenty seven in a continued series creating a collage using five elements.

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Blue Beard

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