Category Archives: Holiday

Brussels Sprouts with Bacon and Pecans

Since Thanksgiving is next week, I thought I’d share one of my favorite side dishes – sauteed brussels sprouts. And don’t make that face, they’re really quite delicious. My son – The Artist Formerly Known As The Pickiest Eater On The … Continue reading

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Thanksgiving Place Cards

Thanksgiving will be here before you know it. I’ve been doing a little ahead of time prep – the tablecloth and napkins are washed and ironed, pie crusts are in the deep freeze, and my turkey will be ordered this … Continue reading

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Thanks, Veterans!

Dad in the Navy somewhere between 1944 to 1946.

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Going, Going, Gone

The party’s over…

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Orange Cupcakes with Chocolate Ganache

I saw the jumbo bones sprinkles and I was a goner – seriously, how adorable are these? I knew whatever kind of cupcake I was making was going to have chocolate frosting to showcase these babies! Since I’m a big … Continue reading

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Over Before It Started

I’ve seen a few of these deflated pumpkins in my travels around town. I guess people got so excited at the first sight of pumpkins on the grocer’s shelves that they rushed them home to carve Jack O’ Lanterns. Too … Continue reading

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Jerry, We’ve Got to Stop Meeting Like This!

We took a stroll down to Marconi Plaza yesterday to see Philadelphia’s Columbus Day parade. Bestill my girlish heart, my make believe boyfriend Jerry Blavat was riding in a convertible with teenage idol and Grand Marshall of the parade, Bobby … Continue reading

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Happy Labor Day!

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Four!

You’re probably wondering why I have a plastic beefcake figurine perched on a row of cupcakes. Is it Rex Reed’s birthday? Nope. The reason is today marks the 4th Anniversary of Willceau Illo News!!! We’ve always referred to it as … Continue reading

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