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Category Archives: Food
Anastasio II Seafood
There’s nothing I love more than hand painted signs – Italian Market, Philadelphia.
Posted in Food, Italian Market, News, Philadelphia
Tagged 9th Street, Anastasio II Seafood, hand painted signs, Italian Market, South Philly
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Italian Market Festival 2022
After two years, The Italian Market Festival returned to 9th Street over the weekend. Despite the high temperatures, turn out was tremendous. The food, entertainment, and people watching did not disappoint! More photos behind the cut.
Posted in Food, Italian Market, News, Philadelphia, Photography
Tagged 9th Street, ethnic food, Food, ham, Italian Market, Italian Market Festival 2022, Jerry Blavat, pig, pigs, pork, roast pork, sandwich, South Philly
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Snow Storm Cornbread
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
There Ain’t No Rhyme for Oranges
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
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Let the Baking Begin!
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
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Bok Choy Betty
Posted in Collage, Food, Illustration, Italian Market, photo manipulation, Photography
Tagged bok choy, collage, photography, vegetables, vintage
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Waiting for Pizza
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
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