Monthly Archives: August 2015

Peach Strawberry Galette

Posted on August 31, 2015 by Tina

Galettes – when there’s no time no make a pie. They’re rustic, show off their luscious fillings, and can be thrown together in a snap. You can even use store bought crusts – no judgment here! A galette is the … Continue reading →

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Friday Five – Number Ninety Six

Posted on August 28, 2015 by Tina

Ninety-sixth in a series creating a collage using five elements.

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Fiddling Around in Photoshop Alternatives

Posted on August 27, 2015 by Joe_Williams

I have a number of less than great photos shot with point-and-shoot cameras, and I decided to have a little fun exploring the possibilities of image editors other than Adobe’s Photoshop. Above is a daytime shot of the Drake in … Continue reading →

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What Would Tippi Hedren Do?

Posted on August 26, 2015 by Tina

Living dangerously at 5th & Washington.

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Across the street from Philadelphia National Bank

Posted on August 25, 2015 by Joe_Williams

Here’s another Photo Elective shot by Tina Garceau. As I’ve said before, all sophomore students majoring in illustration at The Philadelphia College of Art were required to take a minor course in photography where the students would take and process … Continue reading →

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A Simple Crab Cake Supper

Posted on August 24, 2015 by Tina

These crab cakes are one of my do-ahead dinners in summer. Throw ’em together early in the morning, a quick sauté in a skillet, and serve with a salad. It’s a light dinner that’s easy to make, won’t heat up your kitchen, and … Continue reading →

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The Owner of the Club Mardi Gras Chimes in

Posted on August 20, 2015 by Joe_Williams

One of the great things about the internet is that it’s so vast that there is always something new  out there. Even if an article was published months or years ago, chances are good that it’s going to be new … Continue reading →

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Portrait of a Grandmother as a Young Woman

Posted on August 19, 2015 by Tina

Pardon the James Joyce reference. Another photo of the grandmother I’ve only heard vague stories about from my father, who was six when she died. I love everything about this photo – the pince-nez, her choker necklaces combined with the … Continue reading →

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City of Mirrors

Posted on August 18, 2015 by Joe_Williams

Emerging from the 16th Street Exit of the Market-Frankford El into the heart of Center City Philadelphia.

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Nana’s Peanut Butter Cookies

Posted on August 17, 2015 by Tina

I found this recipe written on a piece of paper in my grandmother’s 1954 copy of Betty Crocker’s Good and Easy Cookbook. I’ve published a few peanut butter cookies recipes on here, but curiosity got the better of me, and I … Continue reading →

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Last Day at the Pool

Posted on August 15, 2015 by Tina

As of yesterday, our neighborhood pool closed for the season. Due to budgetary limitations, the city can only keep them open for about six weeks in the summer. However, those six weeks are a little slice of heaven when the temperatures … Continue reading →

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Friday Five – Number Ninety Five

Posted on August 14, 2015 by Tina

Ninety-fifth in a series creating a collage using five elements.

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The Gates of Hell

Posted on August 13, 2015 by Joe_Williams

 I know that we’re basking in the dog days of summer, but Halloween is just around the corner! With October 31st in mind, I decided to take a spooky shot and see what I could do to push it a … Continue reading →

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School Photo

Posted on August 12, 2015 by Tina

This is a photo of my grandfather that I forgot I had. He was born in 1891 – so a guess on my part is that this was taken in 1902 or 1903. What I definitely know is that it … Continue reading →

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