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Category Archives: Food
The Great Ravioli Experiment
I’ve wanted to try my hand at making ravioli for some time now. In the past I’ve experimented making pasta with my new-to-me pasta maker. My fettucini and lasagna were successful, so it was time to move up the pasta chain.
Posted in Food, Lovin' from the Oven, News
Tagged how to make ravioli, ravioli 101, ricotta cheese, semolina flour
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Asparagus Pesto Pizza
I’m having a hard time keeping up with the basil in my backyard – it’s growing like crazy! I decided to use some to make asparagus pesto pizza for dinner last night. This pesto is versatile – it’s good spread … Continue reading
Posted in Food, Glorious Food, Lovin' from the Oven, News
Tagged asparagus pesto, basil, garlic, locatelli, parmesan, pizza
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Mexican Pizza
I first had this pizza in a small restaurant in Connecticut and loved it! I recreated it at home substituting sharp cheddar cheese for the mozzarella the restaurant used. It’s a quick, throw together dinner, and has become part of … Continue reading
Fruits & Produce
Posted in Food, Italian Market, Philadelphia
Tagged 9th Street, fruit and produce, Italian Market, open air market, vintage signs
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Cherries!
Summer, hate the heat, love the fruit! I got these cherries yesterday morning at Gargano’s Fruit & Produce on 9th and Carpenter in Philadelphia’s Italian Market – they’re HUGE and sweet, and juicy. Since it’s too hot to turn on … Continue reading
Posted in Food, Glorious Food, Lovin' from the Oven, News
Tagged cherries, Gargano's Fruit & Produce, Philadelphia's Italian Market
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Peach Blueberry Pie
Pie has been defined as a circular pastry usually filled with fruit or blackbirds. It may be used as a weapon when thrown, and is better than cake. And as I’ve pleasantly discovered this weekend – it’s also a big … Continue reading
Posted in Food, Glorious Food, Lovin' from the Oven, News
Tagged cookouts, glorious pie, peach blueberry pie
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Lemon Filled Cupcakes
Vanilla cupcakes filled with a tangy lemon curd, perfect for spring!
Basil Cheddar Bread
I know, two food posts in one week. I’ve been working on a project which I will put up on Tuesday, so, bear with me! This bread is a two loaf recipe that I have been tinkering with for a … Continue reading


