Gimme a P
Philly Pretzel Factory has combined two of the city's greatest loves - pretzels and a winning baseball team. The local pretzel makers will continue shaping pretzels in the Phillies P as long as the boys and their bats stay alive.
Philly Pretzel Factory has combined two of the city's greatest loves - pretzels and a winning baseball team. The local pretzel makers will continue shaping pretzels in the Phillies P as long as the boys and their bats stay alive.
Phillies pretzels, $1 each, see www.phillysoftpretzelfactory.com for stores in the city and burbs.
A bargain bag
Who said designer bags have to be tres cher? This one designed by Sheryl Crow is a beautiful ode to the planet, is made from 80 percent post-consumer waste, and, best of all, costs only 79 cents.
Use it to transport groceries, tote your lunch, or as a recyclable gift bag for the holidays.
Reusable bags, $.79 for gift size; $.99 for a larger grocery bag, exclusively at Whole Foods.
A calendar for good
Metropolitan Bakery marks its 15-year anniversary with a calendar of 15 months - all proceeds from which will be donated to Project H.O.M.E.
The calendar, running from this month through December '09, features charming bakery photos, memories and favorite recipes.
Metropolitan Bakery calendar, $12, at all bakeries, the cafe at the Free Library, Joseph Fox Books, or at www.metropolitanbakery.com.
– M.F.