Monthly Archives: October 2013

Banana Walnut Muffins

I confess – I buy way too many bananas. Sometimes my son remedies that by eating three in a sitting when he comes home from school. But there are times when the bananas linger in the fruit bowl a bit … Continue reading

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Liberpapi

As Halloween draws near, I like to think that everyone enjoys dressing for the occasion – even our four legged friends. This is Papi, a debonair Chihuahua who wanted to channel his inner Liberace – so I made this glittery … Continue reading

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It Was a Very Good Year

17 years ago today, Tina and I walked down an aisle at Saint Paul’s; then we walked to Ralph’s Italian Restaurant for lunch, and then we and our wedding party walked back to our house where we were entertained by … Continue reading

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Confessions of a Bride

Of course, I’m kidding. Happy Anniversary to my dear husband Joe!

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Graveyard on Federal

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Why So Serious?

John Capewell (the man in the middle) has taken photos similar to this before where he’s managed to include himself in a picture of his immediate family, but I’m not sure why everyone is wearing such a sour expression. It’s … Continue reading

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A Mack with a Quack

I spotted this fowl truck mascot on 5th Street in Philadelphia, PA.

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Linguine with Hashed Brussel Sprouts and Bacon

This is an easy dinner to throw together – the brussel sprouts and bacon make a tasty combo, a great pasta dish for fall! 

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Jerry, We’ve Got to Stop Meeting Like This!

We took a stroll down to Marconi Plaza yesterday to see Philadelphia’s Columbus Day parade. Bestill my girlish heart, my make believe boyfriend Jerry Blavat was riding in a convertible with teenage idol and Grand Marshall of the parade, Bobby … Continue reading

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