The thrift store. the funky smells, the Bible verse screaming woman, the men in dog collars… err wait not that sort of post today. One of the fun things to do when at the thrift is to look for old store tags. If you are lucky the store separates the “New with Tag” clothing from […]
Walnut Slices “Meet the Millers”
Walnut Slices ¾ cup brown sugar 1 ½ cups butter 3 ¼ cups flour Mix sugar and butter. Add flour and pack in pan. Bake at 300° F until slightly brown. Cover with topping and bake at 275° F until puffed. Topping 2 cups brown sugar 6 tablespoons flour 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder 1 […]
Christmas Form Cookies
Christmas Form Cookies Cream together until very light: 1 lb. Butter 2 cups sugar 3 eggs Then mix in: 1 cup milk added alternately with 6 cups flour sifted with 2 tsp. Baking powder 1 tsp. Soda Chill dough overnight. Roll on lightly floured board. Use desired forms dipped lightly in flour. Bake at 350° […]
#tbt (more) History from St. Ann’s Boy Scout Troop 118
The History of Troop 118 St. Ann’s Roman Catholic Church Buffalo, NY circa 1937 On February 28th 1927, a charter was presented by Rev. E.J. Meekel, SJ to a group of 8 boys and 10 scouters known as Boy Scout Troop 118 of St. Ann’s Roman Catholic Church. Mr. John Pfeiffer was appointed scoutmaster and […]
#tbt January 1st, 1951 Advertising in Buffalo, NY
Once again a huge thanks to Fulton History. Ads are from the January 1, 1951 Courier Express newspaper. The Berger’s Ad? Yup those are 1951 prices. I love the Berger’s logo. I’m drooling. Now the only department type store that sells fabric is Walmart. Yeah, not much of a selection there… Remember when department stores […]