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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
Posted in Lovin' from the Oven, News
Tagged breakfast, family recipes, what to do with overripe bananas
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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
Posted in News, Sewing
Tagged bow ties for dogs, Chihuahuas, Halloween, Liberace, Papi
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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
Posted in Drawer Cards, News
Tagged 17, annivesary, Drawer Cards, Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Ralph's, Saint Paul, South Philadelphia, Tony Dell, Triangle Tavern
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Confessions of a Bride
Of course, I’m kidding. Happy Anniversary to my dear husband Joe!
Posted in Domestic Bliss, Drawer Cards
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Graveyard on Federal
Posted in Philadelphia, Photography
Tagged Federal Street, Mikveh Israel Cemetery #2
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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
A Mack with a Quack
I spotted this fowl truck mascot on 5th Street in Philadelphia, PA.
Posted in Truck Mascots
Tagged East Coast, garbage truck, Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Philly, truck, truck mascot, USA
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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!
Posted in Lovin' from the Oven, News
Tagged brussel sprouts, linguine, what to make for dinner
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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


