Caturday

Posted on June 13, 2026 by Joe_Williams

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Chocolate Pie

Posted on June 8, 2026 by Tina Garceau

I made this pie on Sunday morning using ingredients I already had in my pantry, everyone likes chocolate pie. Because it requires you to whisk the filling constantly for about 20 minutes – I considered that my workout – so, I could enjoy a big, fat slice guilt free! Continue reading →

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Reclaiming My Creative Life With Vintage Macs: The Home Stretch

Posted on June 2, 2026 by Joe

A screenshot of screen sharing where I am controlling one Mac remotely from another.

Over Memorial Day weekend I tried installing Linux Mint XFCE on the 2012 Mac Mini, paired with a new OWC Mercury Elite Pro Dual — a dual-bay external enclosure that holds two 3.5″ drives. Continue reading →

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Cherry Muffins

Posted on June 1, 2026 by Tina Garceau

This weekend at the market, it would seem that the spotlight was on gorgeous cherries. I splurged on three pounds for snacking and muffins. These muffins are moist with rich flavor, and studded with big, juicy cherries! Continue reading →

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RIP Joe Brown

Posted on May 31, 2026 by Joe

We are saddened to hear of the passing of Italian Market staple Joe Brown Tartaglia. Shopping on 9th Street will not be the same.

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Caturday

Posted on May 30, 2026 by Joe_Williams

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Visual Metaphor – From Focused Leader to Future CEO

Posted on May 27, 2026 by Joe_Williams

This is another in a series of visual metaphors that I create as a learning tool for executive coaches to help their clients develop stronger leadership skills. This three-panel cartoon illustrates the client’s current state, near-term progress, and long-term aspirational vision. Continue reading →

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Kitchen Aid Pie Crust

Posted on May 26, 2026 by Tina Garceau

I’ve made many pie crusts by hand, pastry blender, and with my Cuisinart, until just recently when I discovered you can also use a Kitchen Aid stand mixer! Proving all roads lead to Rome. The advantage to using the paddle attachment instead of your hands means the butter is less likely to melt. Also, it’s the way to go if you’re making a large batch of pie dough. I found that my crust was tender and flakey, I was very happy with the results. Continue reading →

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Caturday

Posted on May 23, 2026 by Tina Garceau

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