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Monthly Archives: August 2012
Tomato Ricotta Tart
It’s that time of year – the tomatoes are gorgeous and I have more basil growing in my backyard than I know what to do with! This tart is the solution to my dilemma, and is perfect when paired with … Continue reading
Posted in Glorious Food, Lovin' from the Oven, News
Tagged Jersey tomatoes, ricotta cheese
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Shish Kebobs and Pink Carrots
This tablecloth was given to me by my neighbor, Lydia several years ago. I had tucked it away in a drawer in my china cabinet under a stack of serving platters and forgot I had it! Needless to say, rediscovering … Continue reading
Posted in Blast from the Past, Curious Clutter, Illustration, News
Tagged 1950s, Illustration, vintage tablecloth
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TRS-80 SAVES Metropolis!!!
Ricky Rotten sent me an article celebrating the 35th anniversary of Radio Shack’s personal home computer the TRS-80 also less-than-affectionately known as the TRaSh-80.
Posted in What I Miss About Comics
Tagged 1980, 1980s, ad, comic book, comics, computer, Radio Shack, Superman, Tandy, TRS-80
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Sarcone’s
“Man cannot live by bread alone.” The guy who coined this phrase never bought bread here.
Posted in Glorious Food
Tagged 9th Street, Italian Market, really good bread, Sarcone's
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Don’t Fly In The House!
Posted in Animated GIF, Blast from the Past
Tagged animated gif, antique photograph, butterflies, fun, humor, vintage photos
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Chariots of Fire
Being that the Olympics are currently ongoing, I figured I would drag out this series of glass negatives of a track team shot by John B. Capewell of Westville, New Jersey between 100 and 110 years ago. Capewell is the … Continue reading
Posted in The Capewell Glass Negative Collection
Tagged 1900, 1910, 268, analog, antique photograph, Chariots of Fire, Crown Point, Crown Point Road, glass negative, John B Capewell, men, New Jersey, photography, Photoshop, runner, runnung, sports, The Capewell Glass Negative Collection, track, track and field, trophy, vintage, Westville
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