Monthly Archives: December 2016

Counting Down…

Posted on December 31, 2016 by Tina

May your New Year sparkle and shine!

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Pigeons at Palumbo

Posted on December 29, 2016 by Joe_Williams

The Academy @ Palumbo • 1100 Catharine Street, Philadelphia PA

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Over It Already?

Posted on December 27, 2016 by Joe_Williams

I spotted this yesterday, the day after Christmas, on Washington Avenue. Apparently, these folks have had enough of the Yuletide season and couldn’t wait to de-decorate. Couldn’t hold off ’til New Years?

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Christmas 2016

Posted on December 25, 2016 by Joe_Williams
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Have Yourself a Merry Little Truck Mascot

Posted on December 24, 2016 by Joe_Williams

While this may not count as a true Truck Mascot being that the vehicle is not a truck but a school bus, I feel it’s close enough. It is mostly a big International truck adapted to haul kids off to … Continue reading →

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Christmas in Cardboard

Posted on December 23, 2016 by Tina

The residents of South Philly do it up right!

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“Just For Men” Santa

Posted on December 22, 2016 by Tina

It looks like Santa caved into the pressure of our youth oriented society and got a touch up. Personally, I’m rather fond of the white beard. If Santa wants to spruce up his looks, you can never go wrong with a leather … Continue reading →

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Espresso Chocolate Chip Shortbread Cookies

Posted on December 21, 2016 by Tina

Coffee and chocolate – one of my favorite combos! This shortbread gets tastier with age, and makes an unexpected addition to a holiday cookie box. This is a great do-ahead cookie dough to make, since it’s rolled out inside of … Continue reading →

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M&M Bars

Posted on December 20, 2016 by Tina

  I’m in a baking frenzy right now – but I thought I’d throw this up because when pressed for time – these bar cookies are fabulous! Easy to throw together, they travel well, and who on the planet doesn’t … Continue reading →

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Snack Food Icon

Posted on December 19, 2016 by Tina

I was going about my normal routine, when I came upon this slightly disturbing sight. It’s weird seeing a cartoon huckster of candy coated popcorn made flesh, silently and somewhat creepily beckoning passers-by to sample his wares. I tried to … Continue reading →

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Ben Franklin Bridge

Posted on December 16, 2016 by Tina

The bridge on a cold afternoon.

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Cranberry Bread

Posted on December 12, 2016 by Tina

This is a beautiful holiday bread. Wrapped in a tea towel it would make a lovely gift for a teacher or neighbor. 

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Rocky 50K Run

Posted on December 9, 2016 by Tina

Ambitious runners on Saturday morning taking part in the Rocky Run, an unofficial 50K race that began in South Philadelphia and finished at The Philadelphia Museum of Art.

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Setting Up the Stands

Posted on December 6, 2016 by Tina

Early Saturday morning in the Italian Market, vendors stocking their stands.

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Cranberry Cake

Posted on December 5, 2016 by Tina

This is the cake I made for Joe’s birthday. It starts with a box mix – but once you add milk, extra eggs, sour cream, orange zest, and chopped cranberries – you could win over any gourmand. This cake would be a … Continue reading →

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