Tag Archives: the boy

Pool’s Open!

Posted on July 1, 2022 by Tina

Philly residents are thrilled that the neighborhood pools are finally open – including this guy!

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Chocolate Chocolate Chip Muffins

Posted on February 7, 2022 by Tina

The Boy decided to bake chocolate chocolate chip muffins, it’s been so cold out that we’ll use any excuse to turn on the oven and bake! These were terrific!

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Green Polka Dot Bow Tie

Posted on June 10, 2021 by Tina

A new button down shirt calls for a new bow tie. I made this yesterday to add to The Boy’s bow tie collection! If you’re interested in making one, there’s a tutorial here.

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Bow Tie for Easter

Posted on April 3, 2021 by Tina

It’s our tradition that I craft a bow tie for the boy for Easter. This is this year’s model! The how-to can be found here.

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Today is Lloyd’s birthday, and preparations have been underway. Every year he requests pulled pork sandwiches, Aunt Pat’s coleslaw, and Lay’s Wavy Chips for dinner. And there’s cake – this year, a vanilla three layer cake made with buttermilk and … Continue reading →

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Apples to Apples

Posted on November 16, 2020 by Tina

Thanksgiving is right around the corner, and I’m beginning to pie plan. One pumpkin and three apples are on this year’s agenda – and I am thankful that I have The Boy to help me carry home, and peel many, … Continue reading →

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Happy Halloween!

Posted on October 31, 2020 by Tina

The Toothy Burlap Horror Show – this year’s creature is sort of a lamprey eel crossed with a giant leech. Night time shots to follow!

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Oven Baked Barbecue Pork Ribs

Posted on June 1, 2020 by Tina

Growing up in New England, ribs were never a part of our cook-out fare. Trips to the beach yielded lobster and buckets of steamers, backyard parties were hamburgers, hotdogs, and chicken, but never ribs. Fast forward to adulthood, I have … Continue reading →

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Happy Birthday Lloyd!

Posted on February 25, 2020 by Tina

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Halloween 2019

Posted on November 1, 2019 by Tina

Halloween 2019, this year Lloyd is an abstract metropolis.

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Bow Tie for the Boy

Posted on April 16, 2019 by Tina

Every year at Easter, I make a bow tie for The Boy. This year, I let him go through my fabric stash, and he selected this ancient swatch of fabric for this year’s tie. I think he did a good … Continue reading →

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Hummingbird Cake

Posted on February 26, 2019 by Tina

Despite its name, no hummingbirds were harmed in the making of this cake! A Hummingbird cake is a classic Southern cake recipe with bananas and crushed pineapple, topped with a cream cheese frosting. It got rave reviews at our house … Continue reading →

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Happy Birthday Lloyd!

Posted on February 25, 2019 by Tina

The Boy turns nineteen today – where does the time go? I was thinking about his tenth birthday when he decided he wanted a Neapolitan cake for his birthday. That meant baking three different cake layers, which I was trying … Continue reading →