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Tag Archives: the boy
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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Halloween 2016
The vintage soda vending machine!
Chocolate Whopper Cake
Last week was the boy’s birthday. I took a cue from his current favorite candy – Whoppers – to make this cake. A rich chocolate cake, flavored with malted milk powder, mini-chocolate chips, with a whipped cream frosting. Topping the … Continue reading
June & Johnny
Since our son’s first birthday, I’ve been making birthday crowns for him. Despite his age, he insists on a birthday crown – and I’m all too happy to comply. This year he chose a Johnny and June Carter Cash crown.
Happy Mother’s Day!
“There is only one pretty child in the world, and every mother has it.” – Chinese Proverb
Bow Tie for Easter
On Sunday, I made the boy a new bow tie for Easter. I’ll stash it in his basket among the peanut butter eggs, Marshmallow Peeps, and jelly beans – where it will be roundly ignored until he has sufficiently ingested … Continue reading
Chocolate Peanut Butter Birthday Cake
My darling boy turns fifteen today, that’s one-five, people! I have no idea how this happened. One minute I was lugging around a diaper bag and the next, I was craning my neck to talk to him. When he isn’t … Continue reading
Posted in Lovin' from the Oven, News, Photography
Tagged 15th birthday, chocolate, peanut butter, the boy
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Ham & Cheese
I can’t pinpoint how this came about – I think it may have been an article about a dad who lovingly drew a cartoon on his kindergartener’s sandwich bag every day. Never one to be outdone, Joe grabbed a Sharpie … Continue reading


