Monthly Archives: March 2013

Another View from the Pine Barrens

This is another in a series of photographs that John B. Capewell took while he was in the Pine Barrens of New Jersey some time in the early 1930s.

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Street Art on 9th

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Fettuccine & Mussels in Red Sauce

Lately I’ve fallen into a “what am I going to make for dinner?” rut. My Great Aunt Nita had a system – Monday chicken, Tuesday meatloaf, Wednesday spaghetti, Thursday pork chops, Friday fish. There were no menus to mull over, … Continue reading

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So Long, Son of Sketchbook From Hell

Another old sketchbook that has withstood every attempt to commit a decent drawing to it’s pages has bitten the dust. It continued to fight my efforts, but occasionally when I cracked it open on the Market-Frankford El without a notion … Continue reading

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Chocolate Mint Cupcakes

I wonder who decided to combine chocolate and mint, was it the Girl Scouts or did a farmer eating a candy bar trip and fall into a patch of mint? In honor of St. Patrick’s Day and my love for … Continue reading

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Friday Five – Number Twenty Seven

Twenty seventh in a series creating a collage using five elements.

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Standing by a Stream

Due to the interest of Jerseyman and the other fine folks who post to the Pine Barrens Forum, I am trying to keep my series of photos that John B. Capewell shot in what is known as the Pinelands of … Continue reading

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Caramel Cappuccino Cookies – The Best Cookies in the World!

These cookies aren’t much to look at – they’ve got no chocolate chips, nuts, or dried fruit, and they’re kind of – brown. I was less than impressed, that is until I looked at the list of ingredients: espresso powder, Dutch … Continue reading

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Patterned Paper Jewelry Box

On a recent trip to the art supply store, I discovered these beautiful little packets of patterned paper. I scooped up five packs, having no clue as to what I was going to make – I just wanted them, you … Continue reading

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