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SCRAPPLE!!!!! YUM!!!!!!

I have often been asked about SCRAPPLE  by out of towners, who are more interested in having a Cheesesteak than some scrapple, but they have heard about it, and think that perhaps they should try it.

I find people here are pretty split on it: they like it, don't like it or would never try it. Of course there are always the fear mongers out there that tell everyone else that it is made from pigs lips and tails. Of course, it is made from "spare" parts, but more than lip and tails plus corn meal, flour and seasoning.

The package at the super market

It has a texture like a country pate with a light pork flavor; I prefer the ones that have less black pepper. Habbersett is definitely my favorite supermarket brand. I like the overall texture and seasoning best. Then, there is the issue of cooking. I prefer for it to be pan fried. Many diners, however, deep fry it. It is okay deep fried as long as they do not overdue it.

There are many ways to eat it. Many people like it with ketchup, some with syrup and I like it with poached eggs on top.

scrapple with poached eggs on my plate at my diner

Don't let the naysayers frighten you! When in Philadelphia, give it a try!

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CODE BLUE

Everyone has been complaining about the cold and CODE BLUE we have been under. I am not criticizing people for complaining; it is cold. But this was the first time I saw this....

A tree with a scarf. I walked across Rittenhouse Square this morning to spot this beauty. It looked hand made to me! Are the other trees jealous?

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First-Time Home Buyer Tax Credit

Here is what you need to know:

1. Who is eligible? First time home buyers with modified adjusted gross income of $75,000 or less to qualify for the full credit and $150,000 for married couples, who along with their spouse have not owned a principal residence in the past three years.
   
2. When does the purchase need to be made? The home must be purchased on or after January 1, 2009 and before December 1, 2009.
   
3. What is the definition of a "First Time Home Buyer"? Someone who hasn't owned a principal residence for three years before buying a house. Owning a vacation home would not count against you. However, if your spouse owned a principal residence in the past three years, you would not qualify.
   
4. What type of purchase is the tax credit good for? A Principal Residence.
   
5. How much is the tax credit? It is 10% of the purchase price, which is capped at $8,000.
   
6. Does it have to be repaid? This Tax credit does not have to be repaid unless you sell your house in the first three years.

If you can qualify based on the above answers, it is a terrific time to buy. If there is any question in your mind about your qualification, call your tax professional for advice.

GOING GREEN

"Green" and "Organic" are words, which you hear quite often these days. I have been wanting to research and write something on the topic of a "GREEN" house or home, but have not had the time to do the research I felt necessary to get to the place I needed to be to write such a post.

A lot of what I have come across is someone trying to sell me something and not just good advice.
Today, however, I was given a gift, and was sent such an article, which I am going to link you to. It is entitled GOING GREEN WITHOUT GOING BROKE! from Safe and Sound Home Inspections. I hope there is a helpful hint here that makes a difference in your pocketbook.