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Monthly Archives: January 2017
Celebrity Bowling
In my attempt to chart the uncharted wilds of the Roku box, I believe I have uncovered my absolute favorite, oddball, third-party, free channel!
Posted in Weird World of the Roku
Tagged 1970s, bowling, channel, entertainment, Free, Roku, television
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Buttermilk Blueberry Muffins
Sunday is kind of a “get ready for the upcoming week” day. There’s grocery shopping, laundry, and baking something in case someone lingers in bed a little too long to have a proper breakfast. The addition of buttermilk along with the … Continue reading
Posted in Lovin' from the Oven, News
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Waiting for a Haircut
Posted in Philadelphia, Photography, South Philly Safari
Tagged Shear Magic, South Philly, the boy
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Technicolor Cauliflower
Posted in Italian Market, Philadelphia, Photography
Tagged 9th Street, Giordano's, Nikon, South Philly
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Another Spent Sketchbook and Something Learned
This was one of those Strathmore 400 Series Sketchbooks with the wire binding that I prefer. It laid flat; was easy to draw in and was a pleasure to sketch in. It measures 5.5 inches by 8.5 inches making it … Continue reading
Posted in Adventures in Commuting, It Came From the Sketchbook, Technique
Tagged analog, art, cartoons, Illustration, ink, Joe Williams, monster, Philadelphia College of Art, USA
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Eggplant Parmesan and Polenta
Polenta and eggplant parmesan is cold weather comfort food at it’s finest. Creamy polenta paired with meaty eggplant topped with a spicy tomato gravy and mozzarella – it’s good stuff! Any leftover eggplant can be layered in a small baking … Continue reading
Posted in Lovin' from the Oven, News
Tagged comfort food, eggplant parmesan, gravy, polenta, South Philly
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Grocery Store
Posted in Philadelphia, Photography, South Philly Safari
Tagged corner store, South Philly
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Shopping Spree
For the people who know me, this is going to sound crazy, but I miss working in art supply stores.
Posted in It Came From the Sketchbook, Pixels Versus Pigment
Tagged analog, cartoons, horror, Illustration, Japan, Jet Pens, Joe Williams, markers, pens
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Apple-Pear Braided Bread
Making braided breads is my Sunday morning hobby. Mix up the dough, drink coffee and catch up on the news while waiting for the it to rise. By the time the caffeine has kicked in, it’s assembly time, 30 minutes later there’s a fruit … Continue reading
Posted in Lovin' from the Oven, News
Tagged braided bread, lazy Sundays, what to make for breakfast
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