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Monthly Archives: November 2014
Over the River and Through the Woods…
A path through the woods shot by John B. Capewell.
Cranberry Meringue Tart
This cranberry meringue tart is the brainchild of Dorie Greenspan, my hero! It’s a pre-baked crust, with a thin layer of cherry preserves, filled with a cranberry studded meringue, and baked until the surface is crunchy. The sweetness of the … Continue reading
Posted in Lovin' from the Oven, News
Tagged Dorie Greenspan, light desserts, tarts, Thanksgiving
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The Photo Elective – Cundey’s Motel
When I was in art school in the early ’80s, I was required to take a photography elective course where we had to shoot photographs; develop the film; make prints from the negatives and hopefully wind up with something that … Continue reading
Posted in Blast from the Past, The Photo Elective
Tagged 1982, analog, art school, Crown Point Road, Joe Williams, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, photography, USA, vintage, Westville
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Banana Pumpkin Bread
Every Thanksgiving my mother made banana and pumpkin breads. A slice and a cup of coffee on Thanksgiving morning was our fuel to get started on preparation for dinner. I tried an experiment pouring both batters into the same pan … Continue reading
Posted in Lovin' from the Oven, News
Tagged baking for the holidays, banana bread, pumpkin bread
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Strings Attached
Here’s a shot from John Capewell’s younger days when he wanted to play around with photography, composition and odd juxtapositions. He’s included himself in the center of this oddly posed crowd as he activates his camera’s shutter with a length … Continue reading
Posted in The Capewell Glass Negative Collection
Tagged analog, antique photograph, cold, Derby, early 20th Century, Ella, fashion, fur, glass negative, grumpy, hats, John B Capewell, New Jersey, photography, string, style, The Capewell Glass Negative Collection, trees, USA, vintage, Westville, winter
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Ham & Cheese
I can’t pinpoint how this came about – I think it may have been an article about a dad who lovingly drew a cartoon on his kindergartener’s sandwich bag every day. Never one to be outdone, Joe grabbed a Sharpie … Continue reading


