Category Archives: Food

Snow Storm Cornbread

Posted on January 31, 2022 by Tina

I decided to roast a turkey over the weekend for a variety of reasons – the local supermarkets were sold out of chickens, keeping my oven on for 2 1/2 hours made for a toasty kitchen, plus The Boy and … Continue reading →

Posted in Food, Lovin' from the Oven, News | Tagged baking, cornbread, stuffing | 2 Comments

There Ain’t No Rhyme for Oranges

Posted on March 10, 2021 by Tina

Every now and again while wandering around 9th Street, I’ll spot a nicely designed produce box. Such was the case today with this carton of Ultimate Oranges – bold, simple graphics, three colors – it’s an eye catcher. And by … Continue reading →

Posted in Food, Italian Market, Philadelphia, Photography | Tagged 9th Street, graphic design, oranges, produce box love | Leave a comment

Let the Baking Begin!

Posted on December 18, 2019 by Tina

I took out some of the cookie dough I had squirreled away in the freezer to bake this afternoon. First up, are these Lemon Butter Cookies, click on the link for the recipe! Happy baking!

Posted in Food, Holiday, Lovin' from the Oven | Tagged baking, Christmas cookies, holidays | Leave a comment

Bok Choy Betty

Posted on April 2, 2019 by Tina

Posted in Collage, Food, Illustration, Italian Market, photo manipulation, Photography | Tagged bok choy, collage, photography, vegetables, vintage | 2 Comments

Waiting for Pizza

Posted on February 16, 2019 by Tina

Waiting for pizza at Lorenzo’s on 9th & Christian.

Posted in Food, Italian Market, Philadelphia | Tagged 9th Street, Lorenzo's pizza, pizza, the boy, waiting for pizza | Leave a comment

Breakfast

Posted on January 7, 2019 by Tina

A healthy breakfast for the new year – she said as she pulled a batch of muffins out of the oven…

Posted in Food, Italian Market, News, Photography | Tagged breakfast, grapefruit, healthy eating | 2 Comments

Bird-Proofing the Figs

Posted on August 28, 2018 by Tina

Two years ago, they were wreaking havoc with my basil plants, now the birds are hogging the figs on the lower branches of the tree in our backyard. There are plenty of figs for the neighbors and our feathered friends … Continue reading →

Posted in Domestic Bliss, Food, News | Tagged bird proofing the figs, DIY, fig tree, recycling water bottles, The Birds, the old homestead | Leave a comment

Crybaby!

Posted on May 11, 2018 by Tina

My current obsession is taking photos of produce graphics. I spotted this beauty while shopping at Giordano’s on 9th and Washington! SaveSave

Posted in Food, Italian Market, News, Philadelphia, Photography | Tagged 9th Street, Crybaby Onions, Giordano's, produce graphics, South Philly | 2 Comments

Looking South – Rise and Shine

Posted on April 19, 2018 by Tina

I ran across this food photo taken at Saté Kampar on Passyunk Avenue while looking for another photo. If you’re in the neighborhood, stop in – it’s a cozy little place and their food is wonderful!

Posted in Food, Glorious Food, Looking South, Philadelphia, Photography | Tagged Passyunk Avenue, restaurants, Saté Kampar, South Philly | Leave a comment

Looking South – Handle With Care

Posted on February 13, 2018 by Tina

More handmade sign love at Termini’s Bakery. SaveSave

Posted in Food, Looking South, Philadelphia, Photography, South Philly Safari | Tagged handmade signs, South Philly, Termini's Bakery | Leave a comment

Lemon Sour Cream Pie

Posted on April 6, 2015 by Tina

This is the pie that I served with Easter dinner – light, lemony, creamy – perfect!

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Ham & Cheese

Posted on November 19, 2014 by Tina

I can’t pinpoint how this came about – I think it may have been an article about a dad who lovingly drew a cartoon on his kindergartener’s sandwich bag every day. Never one to be outdone, Joe grabbed a Sharpie … Continue reading →

Posted in Food, News | Tagged parenting, school lunches, the boy | 2 Comments

Reading Terminal Market

Posted on September 18, 2013 by Tina

My fascination with hand painted and old neon signs brought to mind this photo I took of the Reading Terminal Market sign a few years back.

Posted in Food, News, Philadelphia, Photography | Tagged neon sign love, Reading Terminal Market | Leave a comment

Polenta Fries

Posted on March 11, 2013 by Tina

I made polenta fries last night, because sometimes you have to shake things up on a Sunday. Crunchy on the outside, soft on the inside, and they’re easier to make than french fries. This is a speedy way to make polenta, … Continue reading →