My babies are growing up. Well, not my babies. But as the oldest of six children, it sometimes feels that way. Three of my siblings celebrated birthdays over the past month, turning 18, 16, and 5. They’re each long and lanky, all skinny limbs and cheeky smiles. Watching them grow and blossom is a joy, [...]
Posted in News on 02. Jun, 2010
Wednesday was a sad day for Philadelphia. As near constant visitors of P.Y.T. and the surrounding area, we’re deeply saddened to hear about the tragic loss of staff member Sabina Rose O’Donnell. Our sincere condolences and prayers are going out to her family, friends and all of Northern Liberties tonight. I won’t write in any more [...]
Posted in Culture Bites on 02. Jun, 2010
It may only be a grape farm, but it’s a very romantic grape farm. I actually had no intention of stopping at Heritage Station in Mullica Hill. Traffic, however, had other plans for me. Sometimes the best stops are accidental. From the outside, Heritage Station struck me more as a friendly farm stand than a [...]
Posted in Breakfast, Recipes, Vegetarian on 01. Jun, 2010
Welcome to my new life. So much has changed in a few short weeks. Sometimes I’m overwhelmed by the enormity of it all – but it’s all good things. Last week I started a full-time reporting job, doing exactly what I love. Two weeks ago I moved in to a new home, living with my cousin [...]
Posted in Carnivorous, Entrees, Recipes, Sandwiches/Burgers on 31. May, 2010
At my parents’ house this Memorial Day weekend, I spent a good while just lost in my own happy thoughts. My youngest brother ran across the lawn, squealing with delight as he hopped back and forth in the sprinkler. The Beach Boys played on the stereo. We sipped from chilly beer glasses and loaded up our [...]
Summer is a bad time for hot coffee. When it’s ninety degrees out and you’re jonesing for caffeine, a piping hot cup of java doesn’t sound very good. But, you think, there isn’t any other way to brew it! How can I appease my addiction without dehydrating myself in the process? Simple: remove the heat. [...]
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