Monthly Archives: December 2018

Have A Sparkling New Year!

Posted on December 31, 2018 by Tina
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It’s All Gravy!

Posted on December 26, 2018 by Tina

Making gravy for your turkey dinner is simple and a thousand times better than what you can buy in a jar. Using the neck, a part that most people discard – adds flavor to the stock, along with vegetables that … Continue reading →

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Merry Christmas!

Posted on December 25, 2018 by Joe_Williams
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Tuckered Out from the Holidays

Posted on December 24, 2018 by Joe_Williams

A tissue box makes a fairly serviceable pillow for Plywood the cat. The hustle and bustle of the holidays has him all worn out.

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South Philly Does Christmas

Posted on December 23, 2018 by Tina

Part of the magic of South Philly at Christmastime, is how they decorate. An ornate, weathered alley gate is adorned with an evergreen wreath. This store with a security gate showcases a red ribbon vintage wreath complete with a bell … Continue reading →

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Giving the Tree a Trim

Posted on December 22, 2018 by Tina
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Truck Mascots – The Holiday Edition

Posted on December 21, 2018 by Tina

The Philadelphia Fire Department gets into the spirit!

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Vanilla Meringues

Posted on December 14, 2018 by Tina

Last week, I made espresso meringues, and came to the realization that not everyone is a coffee fan. So, it was back to the KitchenAid stand mixer, this time for a pink tinted, vanilla version to add some color to … Continue reading →

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Christmas Ornaments

Posted on December 12, 2018 by Tina

We got our tree on Sunday, it’s always fun to unpack the ornaments we’ve collected over the years. One of my favorites is the red teapot in the upper left hand corner – it’s handblown, made in Germany. The handmade … Continue reading →

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Espresso Meringues

Posted on December 10, 2018 by Tina

Espresso meringues are relatively simple to make – they’re light and airy, and the combination of coffee and chocolate are delicious. Piped through a star icing tip, these cookies will be the perfect addition to your holiday cookie tins!  

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Elf on Montrose Street

Posted on December 6, 2018 by Tina

South Philly decorates!    

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It’s National Cookie Day!

Posted on December 4, 2018 by Tina

To celebrate National Cookie Day, I’m posting the links to three of my favorite cookies. I’ll be spending some time in my kitchen this afternoon making a few batches of dough for the freezer to bake later as Christmas approaches. … Continue reading →

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It’s Not Such A Bad Cake After All

Posted on December 3, 2018 by Tina

This is the ugly cake that you dismiss while scoping out the dessert table of the potluck as you’re loading up your Chinet plate with mac and cheese, fried chicken, and coleslaw. By the time you’re done eating, there are … Continue reading →

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