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Monthly Archives: December 2016
Snack Food Icon
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
Posted in Philadelphia, Photography
Tagged Cracker Jacks, South Philly, Washington Avenue
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Ben Franklin Bridge
The bridge on a cold afternoon.
Cranberry Bread
This is a beautiful holiday bread. Wrapped in a tea towel it would make a lovely gift for a teacher or neighbor.
Rocky 50K Run
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.
Posted in Italian Market, Philadelphia, Photography
Tagged 9th Street, Rocky Run, South Philadelphia
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Setting Up the Stands
Early Saturday morning in the Italian Market, vendors stocking their stands.
Posted in Italian Market, Philadelphia, Photography
Tagged 9th Street, Italian Market, produce vendors, South Philadelphia
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Cranberry Cake
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
Posted in Holiday, Lovin' from the Oven
Tagged birthdays, boxed cake mix, cake, cranberries
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Bust of Ben
Walking home from work yesterday, I came upon this nine foot bust of Benjamin Franklin at 4th and Arch Streets. I stopped to take a few photos – it wasn’t until I got home and looked at the photos that … Continue reading
Posted in News, Philadelphia, Photography
Tagged 4th & Arch Streets, Benjamin Frankin, James Peniston, keys, sculpture
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