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Wordless Wednesday

 

 

 

Wordless Wednesday

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Cupcake Amongst the Roses

The pink blush roses in the canning jars, sat on the kitchen counter this morning. We spent the night due to the blowing snow and unplowed roads. We were having coffee and muffins, scrambled eggs at the farmhouse in Crestline.

There were cupcakes, baked by EB Cakes leftover from Saturday night’s anniversary party.

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Panza Gallery a Perfect Host

The show is over but I wanted to share a good portion of it online for those who weren’t able to come to the gallery.

Thank you Panza Gallery for inviting me to show People at Work. 4CE55AA8-B5EF-45E6-B36B-D132F371DB7A

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Neonatal Nurse storyboard with grandson Charlie

FLowers from cousin Chris
Sylvia Ruth and Bev
Bernie Pintar Ceramicist
Friends Tand Family
Patrick Moore and Joaquin Navarro
My sister Mary
Toni D joins Sylvia and Bev
Greg an Friends
Grrenfield School Coworkers
Roy Tucker Professional Bartender
FLowers from cousin Chris
Bernie Pintar Ceramicist
Sylvia Ruth and Bev
Friends Tand Family
Patrick Moore and Joaquin Navarro
My sister Mary
Toni D joins Sylvia and Bev
Greg an Friends
Greg Mutinelli
Grrenfield School Coworkers
Roy Tucker Professional Bartender
Jack and Tookie Teacher
The Murphy Women
Germaine Watkins
Erin and karen
Tom Underiner and Mary Ellen
Deb Lieberman and famiy
Photographed by Germaine
Ruth and Mary photographed by Germaine
The boys get acquainted
End of the night by Joanne B
Greg Mutinelli
Jack and Tookie Teacher
The Murphy Women
Germaine Watkins
Friends and family
Erin and karen
Tom Underiner and Mary Ellen
Deb Lieberman and famiy
Photographed by Germaine
Ruth and Mary photographed by Germaine
The boys get acquainted
End of the night by Joanne B
Button Store Proprietor
Artist
Hot Dog King
Horticulturist
Milliner
Photography Teacher Manchester Craftsmen’s Guild
Caricaturist
US Navy Pilot
Balloon Artist
Sports Photographer
Pittsburgh Public School Security Officer
Balloon Artist Little Italy Days
Chimney Sweeps
Italian Grocery Proprietor
Piano Tuner
Funnel Cake Truck Owner
Delores Sweet Shop Owner
Vintage Clothing Specialist
Butcher
Yarn Store Owner
Barber

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Father Dave Urban

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Carpentry Teacher. Nephrologist
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Sophia at Ritter’s

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Cotton Candy Vendor

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Dwayne Dolphin Trio

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Funnel Cake Truck Owner
Delores Sweet Shop Owner
Vintage Clothing Specialist
Italian Grocery Proprietor
Chimney Sweeps
Balloon Artist Little Italy Days
Pittsburgh Public School Security Officer
Balloon Artist
US Navy Pilot
Caricaturist
Photography Teacher Manchester Craftsmen’s Guild
Milliner
Horticulturist
Hot Dog King
Artist
Button Store Proprietor
Yarn Store Owner
Butcher
Caricaturist
US Navy Pilot
Balloon Artist
Sports Photographer
Pittsburgh Public School Security Officer
Balloon Artist Little Italy Days
Chimney Sweeps
Italian Grocery Proprietor
Vintage Clothing Specialist
Delores Sweet Shop Owner
Photography Teacher Manchester Craftsmen’s Guild
Milliner
Horticulturist
Hot Dog King
Artist
Button Store Proprietor
Funnel Cake Truck Owner
Piano Tuner
Carpentry Teacher. Nephrologist
River Rescue
Dwayne Dolphin Trio
Gigapan Operators. Baker
Pizza Shop Manager
Father Dave Urban
PNC Park Field Groomers
Cotton Candy Vendor
Orthodox Priest
Zamboni
Alaska Railroad Conductor
Sophia at Ritter’s
Tree Expert

Shillelagh Maker

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River Rescue
Barber

The Family gathered in July 14th

Family by Andrew Wagner
Photo by Andrew Wagner
Michael and FF Marlene
Anna with her portrait
ERika and her mom
Uncle Frank and Aunt Linda with Anna Maura and Michael and Jack
Taken by Andrew Wagner
Photo by Mark McG
Photo by granddaughter Anna
Photo by Aunt Linda
Family by Andrew Wagner
Photo by Andrew Wagner
Michael and FF Marlene
Anna with her portrait
ERika and her mom
Uncle Frank and Aunt Linda with Anna Maura and Michael and Jack
Photo by granddaughter Anna
Taken by Andrew Wagner
Photo by Mark McG
Photo by Aunt Linda
Uncle Dan HVAC Specialist
Vintage Car Restorer
All the way from FL

 

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Tessaro’s Storyboard

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Vintage Car Restorer
All the way from FL

 

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Sports Photographer

The Closing was July 27th

Mary Thomas’ article in the Post-Gazette http://www.post-gazette.com/ae/art-architecture/2018/07/25/Ruth-Hendricks-People-at-Work-Panza-Gallery-Eric-Crosby-Andy-Warhol-Foundation-fellowship-Eric-Shiner/stories/201807180009

 

Tawyna Panizzi article in the Trib

https://triblive.com/local/hamptonshaler/13790388-74/retired-pittsburgh-teachers-people-at-work-photos-on-display-in-millvale

Printing done by Tom Underiner of Pixel River Images

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Brand New Today

New.
Brand new today.   I was wondering what to post for this week’s photo challenge.

We went to a delicious brunch at our friends’  home Saturday morning.
I received this unexpected gift- at first I thought it was a whisk broom for clothes – but no, can you guess?

It’s a cake tester!  Perfect for a baker.  A cake baker.  Just need an occasion to bake a cake.
Pull a broom straw and insert in the cake’s center to test the cake’s doneness.  Make sure it comes out clean.

I’m hanging my brand new cake tester on the pot rack right next to the over door as the little verse suggests.

Thanks Rich and Barb for a lovely time and for this unique gift.  

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A Full Pound in Zeke’s Bag of Beans

You know how I love coffee.  That one wonderful cup in the morning.

This morning I receive a text from a colleague who’s teaching art in a different school this year. 

He texted where to come for coffee in East Liberty.        Zeke’s.       Huh?              I couldn’t picture it in my mind.

 Zeke’s Coffee on Penn Ave at Highland Ave.  Only 1.5 miles from my home.  I found it easily once I made the left turn onto Penn it was right there all the time.

And I’ve driven 50 feet from it several times a day and not turned down that particular block on my route.  

Today was the first time I was introduced to the locally roasted delicious coffee. And they’ve been there since 2011!

I bought two bags for friends and family to try and my car smelled like a roastery when I got home. Mmmmmm.

Owned by Chris and Tom (who were out at Farmers Market selling the full one pound bags of their beans that they roasted themselves) In fact that’s how they started at Farmers Market and now they go to NINE of them. ( I looked it up and there was no apostrophe in Farmers Market) 

 I met Brye the baker (wife of Chris) and Alex was the barista and operated the register.  I asked if I could photograph them for the blog and they agreed. Steve and I plan to return in the morning when they open at 8.  

 

Brye bakes
My friend waiting for me
Alex the barista
Full one pound bags

 

 

 

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Macarons

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Almost everyone’s crazy for Macarons these days.  What’s all the fuss about?

Macaron stores popping up in NYC every few blocks. And in Pittsburgh!

They’re everywhere.   “meringue- like almond cookies” says Jean- Marc Chatellier’s website

And they’re gluten-free.

Have you made them yourself yet?  Most people don’t, but buy them at the bakery.

Preferably an excellent French bakery. In France.

I’ll skip the peanut butter and jelly flavor, though.

I was knitting at a friend’s for tea and she had a lovely sleeve of multi- flavors and colors including a lavender, a lemon  and a salty caramel. (See the red box!)

My favorites are still Jean-Marc Chatellier in Millvale, PA, across the Allegheny River.

I read David Lebovitz- Living the Sweet Life in Paris blog  I Love Macarons with terrific photographs and a multitude of links for more info on macarons you ever thought possible….and if you want to try making his French Chocolat Macarons click here for directions and recipe

 

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New York City display

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From Squirrel Hill French Bakery

 

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West Village, New York City

 

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Jean -Marc Chatellier Bakery    Millvale PA

 

 

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Independence Day Macarons in July

 

 

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Jim, the Baker at Slippery Rock

Field trip today with high school students, exploring  Slippery Rock Univeresity. The weather was almost like early Spring if you can believe it.

At lunch the kids were thrilled with the fare in the Boozel Dining Hall. Especially the desserts. Jim  the baker was gracious and allowed me to photograph him and his cupcakes but I was shooting into the window light so he allowed me to take another.  His coworker said he is already famous.  He told me he comes from England, or at least his forbears did.  It was crowded and loud and we had to catch the bus back to school. I wish I had gotten more info, how he became a baker and how long he has worked at the university. Thanks Jim!

What a great day the students had, touring and visiting the library and  a dorm room and trying out the climbing rock wall and pool, eating in the dining hall.

First photo taken with the iPhone.

And the middle portrait shot with Canon 5D with a 24-70mm L lens, available light,no flash ISO 400  f /4  shutter 100 

Final cupcakes photo with the Canon 5D as well. When you compare the first and third cupcakes you know you need your camera at all times.

Jim the baker with cupcakes

Jim the baker

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Macarons by Jean-Marc in Millvale

Not just motorcycles in Millvale.  Took these assorted macarons to the graduation party as a hostess gift.

They’re so colorful. And they melt in your mouth delicious.

Jean-Marc was featured on the blog before.  We are so fortunate to have a true French bakery right in Millvale.

Here ‘s what Jean-Marc says about the macarons on his website

“Macarons, or French Macaroons, are GLUTEN FREE meringue-like almond cookies

filled with a buttercream or white chocolate ganache that is infused with natural flavors.

Extremely popular in Paris, Macarons are now available for Pittsburghers who long to

revisit their memories of travel abroad, or for those who want to try them for the first time.”

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