Here’s a recipe from ‘What’s Cooking in Oveido 1980‘. Have no idea who “Viola” is. 🙂 I can’t find this book available to purchase. This book of recipes is part of the Swampy’s Florida collection. . . . . .[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
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Here’s a recipe from ‘Home Town Recipes of Palm Coast‘. The book is from around 1980. I can’t find this book available to purchase. This book of recipes is part of the Swampy’s Florida collection. . . . . .[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Here’s a recipe from ‘Louis Pappas’ Famous Greek Recipes‘. The book is from 1957. This book of recipes is not available at this time. You can check back later to see if it becomes available by clicking here: https://amzn.to/3jffhzO This[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Here’s a recipe from ‘Jacksonville Sesquicentennial Cooks’ Book‘. This one submitted by, member, Christina Suddarth. The book is from 1994. You can purchase a copy of this book by clicking here: https://amzn.to/3GTY3jg This book of recipes is part of the[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
It’s times like this when Pasco Pete’s laziness costs him plenty of popcorn. Â There are places to get popcorn all over Florida. Here are a few to go to and celebrate Popcorn Day!: Â In Broward County is Pops[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Bunny has found apple fritters for National Fritter Day from the most popular spot for fritters in Winter Haven, ‘The Donut Man’. Trilby is jealous that someone knows how to make something out of apples more than he can. However,[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Rocco’s Pizza Pasta Grill827 14th Street W, Bradenton, 34205(941) 226-0000roccospizzapastagrill.com This was my second visit to Rocco’s and getting spaghetti with meat sauce. It was a terrific meal before. This visit was no exception. I ordered the spaghetti with meat[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Stan’s Famous Steaks, Tampa. – Swampy’s Florida Postcards.
Here’s Stan’s Famous Steak House that was on west Hillsborough Avenue in Tampa. On the back of the un-posted postcard there isn’t any other address information, so I’m not sure where this was. I’d have to guess this had to[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
…and I better get “This Strip”… especially for $2!!! This hilarious ad is from a copy of ‘This Week’ from November 8th, 1953. ‘This Week’ was an advertising circular for many, many years around Broward County. If you have any[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Swampy’s #Florida Postcards: The Imperial House, Winter Park, circa 1970.
Here’s ‘The Imperial House’ that used to be on US 17 & 92 in Winter Park. Notice the huge sign in the shape of a crown. It lit up at night and was something to see while driving in the[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Swampy’s #Florida Postcard : Louis Pappas Restaurant, Tarpon Springs
Here’s an undated postcard of the famous Louis Pappas Fresh Greek Restaurant. Â If you have memories of Pappas, please share them in the comments below! Â Known for it’s Greek fare it was legendary in Tarpon Years since 1925.[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Swampy’s #Florida Postcards: Dipper Dan, around Florida.
This postcard from the 1970s is one of the few ice cream shop franchises that once existed in Florida. Dipper Dan had spots in Winter Park, Lakeland, Tampa, etc. I believe the one that lasted the longest was in Lakeland[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…