Category Archives: Holiday

Christmas on Kimball Street

Posted on December 15, 2023 by Tina Garceau

Our neighbors on the 800 block of Kimball Street have outdone themselves this year! More photos behind the cut.

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Mid-Century Modern Ornaments

Posted on December 12, 2023 by Tina Garceau

I recently bought these plastic, vintage ornaments from my favorite South Philly antiques store. They look great when backlit with white lights!

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Anise Cookies

Posted on December 11, 2023 by Tina Garceau

It’s that time of year, and I’ve been experimenting with some new cookies to add to my old favorites. Bake a couple to test, and freeze the rest of the dough for a future baking session!

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Caturday

Posted on December 9, 2023 by Tina Garceau
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Santa Head Planter

Posted on December 3, 2023 by Tina Garceau

This treasure came from my in-law’s house. My mother-in-law used it to hold Christmas cards. It was manufactured in Japan by the Samson Import Company in 1964.  

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Happy Thanksgiving!

Posted on November 23, 2023 by Tina Garceau
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Provincial French Apple Cake

Posted on November 20, 2023 by Tina Garceau

I’ve made dozens of apple cakes, and I gotta say that this is the best one – hands down! Apples sliced paper thin, held together by a light batter, and topped with a sugary butter topping. The recipe originated in … Continue reading →

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