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Tag Archives: the boy
Chicken Enchiladas
This dish is a “what to do with leftover chicken” and a “what can I make ahead to throw in the oven after the pool” dish. It’s quick, it’s easy, and there were leftovers for lunch the following day. It was … Continue reading
Sautéed Dandelion Greens
The boy and I were on our usual Saturday jaunt on 9th Street to shop for dinner and pick up lunch at Lorenzo’s. We were on the lookout for asparagus, when we stopped at Pat and Larry’s stand. They had … Continue reading
Posted in Lovin' from the Oven, News
Tagged dandelion greens, garlic, the boy, what to make for dinner
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Bow Tie for Spring
Calling all modeling agencies – I have a handsome, six foot tall, seventeen year old with a perfected brooding expression, and he can pull off a bowtie! I whipped up this tie in less than an hour, no advanced sewing skills needed. … Continue reading
A Tail of Two Birthdays
When the vet was guesstimating a birthday for Plywood, she penned February 24th in his chart. Since Lloyd’s birthday is the 25th, we now have a back to back celebration. I’m pretty sure Plywood thought the balloons, pulled pork sandwiches, and … Continue reading
Posted in Crafts, Holiday
Tagged birthday crowns, Dionne Warwick, Patsy Cline, Petula Clark, Plywood, the boy
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Orange Dreamsicle Cake
My boy is a year older, and a shoe size bigger – and that calls for a special cake! Orange cake with an orange cream filling, and topped with a cream cheese frosting. Add a scoop of vanilla ice cream, because it’s … Continue reading
Waiting for a Haircut
Posted in Philadelphia, Photography, South Philly Safari
Tagged Shear Magic, South Philly, the boy
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The Vintage Soda Machine
For 2016, we went with a vending machine theme again. Due to unforseen complications, we were going to scrap it – but decided to stay the course and pulled this costume together in two days. We thought that this would … Continue reading
Posted in Halloween, News
Tagged soda vending machine, South Philly, the boy, vending machine Halloween costume
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