Monthly Archives: August 2014

Gashouse Eggs

Posted on August 15, 2014 by Tina Garceau

Gashouse eggs are made by cutting a hole in a slice of bread, and cracking an egg in the hole. Olympia Dukakis made them for Cher in Moonstruck. This dish goes by many other names – bird in the nest, … Continue reading →

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Two Exposures, One Negative

Posted on August 14, 2014 by Joe_Williams

This week’s photograph looks like John Capewell meant to take a family portrait and either neglected to remove an exposed negative or was attempting a special effect that didn’t quite turn out. No matter what Mr. Capewell’s intentions were, it … Continue reading →

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Boxerbear at 4th and Bainbridge

Posted on August 13, 2014 by Joe_Williams

Here’s another fine example of the urban phenomena I call Truck Mascots. This fellow was adorning a commercial garbage truck making a pickup around 4th and Bainbridge.

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No Bake Peanut Butter Bars

Posted on August 12, 2014 by Tina Garceau

A recipe for no bake bars in August is a good thing. Microwave the ingredients, press into the pan, and top off with chocolate and pretzels. It’s the perfect combination of sweet and salty! 

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A Missed Opportunity

Posted on August 11, 2014 by Joe_Williams

With the remakes and reboots of Planet of the Apes that have been playing out in cinemas in recent years I’m surprised nobody has decided to put these swinging medallions back on the market.

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Friday Five – Number Sixty Three

Posted on August 8, 2014 by Tina Garceau

Sixty third in a series creating a collage using five elements.

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Christening Gown – Variation

Posted on August 7, 2014 by Joe_Williams

  I recently posted a photo of John Capewell’s eldest son John, Jr. in what I assumed was a Christening gown. Here is a variation on that shot with Capewell’s infant son in a different position. This is an interesting … Continue reading →

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Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Coconut Oatmeal Bars

Posted on August 6, 2014 by Tina Garceau

Try saying THAT fast three times! Bar cookies are great in the summer because you can bake them all in one shot, and they’re sturdier than cookies, so they pack better in a picnic basket or a beach bag – … Continue reading →

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Trash Truck King Kong

Posted on August 5, 2014 by Tina Garceau

When I saw this on the street the other day, it vaguely reminded me of the sequence in King Kong where his captors have finally put him on stage in New York – “Don’t be alarmed, ladies and gentlemen. Those … Continue reading →

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