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Monthly Archives: February 2016
Storm Pipe
Here’s a photo I took as part of an art school course during the Fall of 1982. It’s a storm pipe somewhere in the vicinity of the pond in Westville, New Jersey if I remember correctly. It was in-between a … Continue reading
Posted in The Photo Elective
Tagged 1980s, 1982, analog, Joe Williams, New Jersey, Philadelphia College of Art, photography, pond, storm pipe, USA, vintage, Westville
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Scooby Doo, Where Are You?
Eerie architectural detail above the entrance at the Southwark School located at 1835 S. 9th Street in South Philly. It looks either like on of the ghosts from Scooby Doo or one of the demonic cenobites from Clive Barker’s Hellraiser.
Posted in Philadelphia, South Philly Safari
Tagged Creepy, ghost, horror, Joe Williams, monster, Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, South Philly, USA
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Pear Upside Down Cake
I’m a big fan of simple, one pan cakes. This cake is dense, with caramelized pears – perfect for after dinner, but would do in a pinch if you just so happened to run out of oatmeal!
On Synder Avenue
Posted in Philadelphia, Photography, South Philly Safari
Tagged hand painted sign love, produce, South Philly
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Saint Charles Borremeo
20th & Christian in South Philadelphia
Posted in Philadelphia, South Philly Safari
Tagged church, Joe Williams, Philadelphia, Philadelphia College of Art, photography, USA, Willceau
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Beef Ragu over Polenta
Trying to keep up my culinary momentum since last weekend’s blizzard cook-a-thon, I realized it’s been a while since I’ve made polenta. Polenta is something most people shy away from, but this microwaved version – the brainchild of Barbara Kafka, … Continue reading
Posted in Lovin' from the Oven, News
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