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Category Archives: Holiday
Italian Market Festival 2026
The Italian Market Festival is being held on South 9th Street this weekend – lots of food, drink, and the Procession of the Saints!
Posted in Holiday, Italian Market, News, Philadelphia
Tagged 2026, Italian Market Festival, South Philly
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Chocolate Carrot Cake
This was the finale for yesterday’s Easter dinner. A lightly textured, moist chocolate cake – thanks to the addition of shredded carrots, oil, and lots of eggs. A tangy chocolate cream cheese frosting adds to the decadence!
Posted in Holiday, Lovin' from the Oven
Tagged baking, cakes, chocolate cake, chocolate cream cheese icing
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Happy Birthday Plywood!
Today our sweet boy celebrates his 10th birthday! We weren’t in the market for a cat when he showed up in our backyard – he was so scrawny it was heartbreaking. Joe was on the fence about taking him in. … Continue reading
Happy Valentine’s Day!
Happy Valentine’s Day Joe!
One for the Money
In honor of what would have been the King’s 91st birthday, I’ll be carrying my moolah in my Elvis change purse. Happy birthday Mr. Hound-Dog!
Posted in Curious Clutter, Holiday, News, Photography
Tagged change purse, Elvis Presley, vintage
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Mummer’s Parade 2026
Happy New Year! More photos behind the cut.
Posted in Holiday, News, Philadelphia, Photography
Tagged Mummer's Day Parade, Mummers, New Year's Day, South Philly
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Filled Butter Cookies
Okay, so the Apricot Rugelach wasn’t the last cookie recipe for the season – but this is what happens when I can’t sleep. May as well be productive, right? These are simple butter cookies with a jam filling, dipped in … Continue reading
