Monthly Archives: October 2012

Fresh Apple Cake with Caramel Glaze

Apple Cake with Caramel Glaze, another of Scott Peacock’s gems!  I’ve made this cake a lot – with the glaze, without the glaze, a gluten free version – it never disappoints! It’s moist, a good cake to feed a crowd … Continue reading

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It Came From The Sketchbook – The Little Black Book

A few weeks ago I decided to give the What I Like About Comics category a rest and blow the dust off of the It Came From The Sketchbook category shaking loose some of the drawings from sketchbooks I’ve got … Continue reading

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Happy Birthday, Mom!

My Mom with her first grandchild and a pumpkin I won in a sixth grade dance.

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Juniper Street Looking South

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Sweet Sixteen

16 years ago, Tina and I tied the knot all nice and legal. As is our custom, we exchange cards that we make ourselves. This is mine to her.

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Domestic Bliss

Today Joe and I will celebrate our 16th wedding anniversary. I’m a lucky girl to have found someone who “gets” me – not an easy task – trust! This is my card for him – it features some of his … Continue reading

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Feeding the Chickens

One of John B. Capewell’s brothers had a farm, and I guess that this could be his farm, but I have no way of verifying it. In this glass negative which is in poorer condition than most of the shots … Continue reading

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The Grapes of Wrath

One of my most ingenious, well received Halloween costumes cost less than five dollars to make. You don’t have to spend a fortune on a costume – all you need are some balloons, safety pins, two pieces of felt, and … Continue reading

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Chicken Stew with Hand Cut Pappardelle

The weather has cooled down, it finally feels like fall! This dish is perfect for this time of year – easy to make, and is delicious ladled over freshly made pappardelle.

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