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Category Archives: Holiday
The Elf
Long before Elf on a Shelf, my mom had a half dozen of these guys perched on her curtain rods standing guard over the living room. Much like my neighbor who gift wraps her air conditioner, when mom’s elves made … Continue reading
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Oh Deer!
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Turkey Pot Pie
I’m always looking for new ways to use up the leftover turkey from our holiday meal. I’ve made crepes, tetrazzini, and large vats of soup – but a pot pie felt like the ticket since I had an excess of … Continue reading
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Posted in Holiday, Lovin' from the Oven, News
Tagged pot pie, turkey, what to do with leftovers
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Christmas Tree Ornament Hangers
We put our tree up on Saturday, and while rooting through ornament boxes, I came across this vintage ornament hanger box. It was produced by Criterion Bell & Specialty Company established in 1937 in Brooklyn, NY. The graphics are marvelous!
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Posted in Blast from the Past, Collecting, Holiday, News
Tagged Criterion Bell & Specialty Company, ornament hanger box, vintage
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Happy Thanksgiving!
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Posted in Holiday, Looking South, Philadelphia
Tagged South Philly, Thanksgiving, the 1970s, window decoration
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Here We Go!
The turkey is brining, one pie down, The Boy’s corn custard casserole is in the oven. Now for the second pie and to make the dressing, it’s been a busy day in our house – I love Thanksgiving!
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Posted in Holiday, Lovin' from the Oven
Tagged corn custard casserole, prep work, Thanksgiving, turkey
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Don’t GO!!!
I’m having trouble letting go of Halloween.
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The Wolf of South Philadelphia
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Posted in Halloween, Holiday, Looking South, South Philly Safari
Tagged 2021, Halloween, monster, scary, wolf
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