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Monthly Archives: October 2023
Caturday
Posted in Caturday
Tagged cat, feline, kitty, Lansdowne, Pennsylvania, photography, stray
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Classic Chocolate Cake
9 Not the prettiest photo, but a damn good chocolate cake. Made with buttermilk, and coffee and frosted with a melted semi-sweet chocolate and sour cream icing – it’s a winner!
Columbus Day 2023
It’s Columbus Day, and while we celebrate the intrepid explorer and Italian heritage, in Philadelphia we pause to remember a very big part of the celebration — Jerry Blavat.
Posted in Holiday, News, Philadelphia, Photography
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Cosmic Maaaaaannnnn Sticks Around for Another Birthday
As I have written before, it’s Tina’s and my tradition to exchange birthday, anniversary and holiday cards we have illustrated ourselves. It’s more personal and making your own cards is a lot cheaper than a Hallmark card from one of … Continue reading
Posted in Drawer Cards, Illustration
Tagged analog, birthday, Cartoon, cartoons, Cosmic Maaaaaannnnn, digital illustration, Drawer Card, Drawer Cards, Happy Birthday, Happy birthday Tina, Hippie, Joe Williams, outer space, stars, Tina, USA
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Friday Five – Number One Hundred Sixty Five
One hundred sixty fifth in a continued series creating a collage using five elements.
French Apple Cake
I’ve never met an apple cake I didn’t like. The sweet chunks of apple negates the need for frosting, just a light sprinkling of confectioners sugar will do the trick – hello October!
Posted in Lovin' from the Oven, News
Tagged apple cakes, apples, baking, no frost cakes, one pan wonders
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Pair of Spare Tire Skeletons
This doesn’t really qualify as a truck mascot, but in the spirit of the season I present you a pair of spare tire skeletons. It is October 1st after all.
Posted in Halloween, Philadelphia, Photography
Tagged Halloween, skeletons, South Philly
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