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Monthly Archives: March 2013
Easter at Isgro’s
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!
Posted in Glorious Food, Holiday, News, Philadelphia
Tagged bakery, cupcakes, Easter, Isgro's, South Philly
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The Craft Movement Pioneers
Before the internet, cable TV, Martha Stewart, and Pinterest there was Women’s Household – a wonderful little magazine published on newsprint in the mid sixties. It featured articles on sewing, knitting, gardening, cooking and crafts. They included a column where … Continue reading
Posted in Blast from the Past, Crafts, News
Tagged DIY hand puppets, hooking rugs, The Happy Hookers, vintage magazines, Women's Household
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Polenta Stuffed Peppers
I wanted to do a post on side dishes, and since I made polenta fries a few weeks back -polenta stuffed peppers came to mind. Creamy polenta with corn, cheddar, and a dash of cayenne tucked into red bell peppers … Continue reading
Posted in Lovin' from the Oven, News
Tagged cheddar, corn, polenta, side dishes, stuffed red bell peppers
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Velvet Touch LIFE SIZE Dolls
I tried to do a search for Velvet Touch LIFE SIZE DOLLS on some of the major search engines and, as anyone would guess, my search came back with an astounding assortment of sex toys. After a few pages of … Continue reading
Weekend Potpourri
Posted in Domestic Bliss, News, Photography
Tagged baking bread, baking in cast iron, black cat, cupcake toppers, in the kitchen, muffins, tea towels
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Friday Five – Number Twenty Eight
Twenty eighth in a series creating a collage using five elements.
Posted in Collage, Friday Five, News
Tagged bingo, gloves, Honeywell, shrimp, vintage
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