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Tag Archives: Thanksgiving
Over the River and Through the Woods
During those long road trips when nobody could agree on what songs to sing along to or The License Plate Game proved to be a bust, a heaping stack of comic books was Mom and Dad’s best friend. They were … Continue reading
Posted in Blast from the Past, What I Miss About Comics
Tagged comic books, comics, diversion, kids, road trip, Thanksgiving
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Provincial French Apple Cake
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
By Bread Alone
You’re not supposed to live by bread alone, but I think it’s alright if you make the bread into the shape of another food – like this turkey. It’s this year’s carbo loophole. Think of all the newfound grievances Muffy … Continue reading
Happy Thanksgiving!
Photo taken from a Family Circle magazine circa 1959. I hope you have a picture perfect Thanksgiving, although I don’t know who would serve a half of a roasted onion to their guests!
Thanksgiving Prep
Corn casserole made, pie out of the oven, turkey brined, stuffing is next!
Happy Thanksgiving!
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!
Posted in Holiday, Lovin' from the Oven
Tagged corn custard casserole, prep work, Thanksgiving, turkey
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