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Category Archives: Glorious Food
Figs & Goat Cheese
One of the advantages of living in South Philly are the fig trees. The old timers planted them in their backyards – Italians love their figs! They make cookies, wrap them in prosciutto, put up preserves. I like to … Continue reading
Posted in Glorious Food, Lovin' from the Oven
Tagged breakfast, figs, goat cheese, walnuts
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Tomato Ricotta Tart
It’s that time of year – the tomatoes are gorgeous and I have more basil growing in my backyard than I know what to do with! This tart is the solution to my dilemma, and is perfect when paired with … Continue reading
Posted in Glorious Food, Lovin' from the Oven, News
Tagged Jersey tomatoes, ricotta cheese
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Sarcone’s
“Man cannot live by bread alone.” The guy who coined this phrase never bought bread here.
Posted in Glorious Food
Tagged 9th Street, Italian Market, really good bread, Sarcone's
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About That Cake
The tiny cake that I made for our 3rd Anniversary post was baked in a tin can, specifically, three 28 ounce crushed tomato cans!
Posted in Glorious Food, Lovin' from the Oven, News
Tagged baking in tin cans, Ladies' Home Journal, tiny cakes
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Three Years Old!!!
Hi Everyone – today marks the 3rd Anniversary of Willceau Illo News! Our readership has grown considerably since those early days, so I’d like to take this opportunity to thank all of you who drop in on this little … Continue reading
Posted in Glorious Food, Holiday, News
Tagged 3rd anniversary, cake, celebration, confetti
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Raisin Bread French Toast
Lately I’ve been itching to make raisin bread, so when the weather broke on Friday I seized the opportunity. In France, French toast in known as pain perdu, which translates to “lost (or wasted) bread”. Back before bread had preservatives, … Continue reading
Posted in Glorious Food, Lovin' from the Oven, News
Tagged French toast, how to make raisin bread, pain perdu
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Lemon Blueberry Tart
This is one of my favorite summer desserts – tart lemon curd, plump blueberries, topped with sweet whipped cream. Make one, you’ll be glad you did!
Posted in Glorious Food, Lovin' from the Oven, News
Tagged blueberries, lemon curd, summer tarts, whipped cream
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A Butcher’s Meal
Yep, two food posts in a row. Yesterday, I was experimenting some more with digital grounds and fabric, an experiment that went awry, which is why I’m writing about what I made for dinner last night! A butcher’s meal is … Continue reading
Posted in Glorious Food, Lovin' from the Oven, News
Tagged broccoli rabe, what's for dinner
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Cherry Cobbler
The heatwave finally broke and I decided to make a cobbler with the cherries from Sunday’s post. I used Emeril’s recipe, I highly recommend it! Oh, and make sure you have some vanilla ice cream on hand. Trust.
Posted in Glorious Food, Lovin' from the Oven, News
Tagged cobblers, Emeril, how to pit cherries
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