Monthly Archives: December 2016

Espresso Chocolate Chip Shortbread Cookies

Posted on December 21, 2016 by Tina Garceau

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 Garceau

  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 Garceau

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 Garceau

The bridge on a cold afternoon.

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Cranberry Bread

Posted on December 12, 2016 by Tina Garceau

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 Garceau

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 Garceau

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

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