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Monthly Archives: April 2016
Gray Houses
The 1900 block of South 12th Street.
Posted in Philadelphia, Photography, South Philly Safari
Tagged gray houses, South 12th Street, South Philadelphia
5 Comments
Pizza Bread
Dip this bread in marinara and you’re all set! Toast it, or slice a hunk and eat it over the sink like I do. This bread is easy to make – the most labor intensive thing is chopping the toppings. … Continue reading
Posted in Lovin' from the Oven
2 Comments
Katharine Hepburn’s Brownies
Katharine Hepburn went to Bryn Mawr, won 4 Academy Awards, and wore trousers before they were fashionable. Personally, I think her biggest accomplishment is this recipe for brownies. They are fudgey, gooey, and a snap to throw together. Make these brownies!
Posted in Blast from the Past, Lovin' from the Oven
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Davy Jones’ Locker
I came upon this fantastic memorial during a stroll through Fernwood Cemetery in Lansdowne, PA just outside of the Philadelphia city limits.
Posted in Adventures in Commuting, Photography
Tagged deep sea, Delaware County, diver, Fernwood Cemetery, graveyard, heroic, Joe Williams, Lansdowne, memorial, Pennsylvania, statue, USA
4 Comments
Cinco de Mayo Kick Off
Carnaval de Puebla Parade – 9th and Washington on Sunday afternoon.
Posted in Holiday, Italian Market, News, Philadelphia, Photography
Tagged Carnaval de Puebla, Parade, South Philly
2 Comments
Easy French Bread
We’ve all been there – you need bread for dinner, but didn’t plan ahead to whip up a no-knead loaf, the bakery is closed, and your eyes are rolling like a slot machine at the “Italian” bread in your grocery … Continue reading
The Edgar Allen Poe School
I spotted this fabulous architectural ornament while on one of our South Philly Safaris.
Posted in Philadelphia, South Philly Safari
Tagged Edgar Allen Poe, Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, South Philadelphia, USA
3 Comments


