A Little Taste of My Philly Roots

A Little Taste of My Philly Roots

December 27th, 2010 @ 4:58 pm by Mrs. Elephant
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In West Philadelphia, born and raised

On the playground was where I spent most of my days

Chillin’ out, maxin, relaxin’ all cool

And all shooting some b-ball outside of the school

Truth be told I was really raised in a suburb a good 26 miles outside of Philly, but we all know it’s easier to just say the largest “big city”. Now that I have Fresh Prince playing in your head, join me as I reminisce about my Philly childhood.

In 2008 Mama elephant’s family reunion was back in her hometown in New Jersey, and Mr. E came along for his first meeting of my crazy, awesome extended family. We all flew out a couple days early so we could experience Philly before heading to Jersey.

We saw Independence Hall…

…We toured the liberty bell center…

…checked out Betsy Ross’ house…

…traveled down Elfain’s Alley…

….and enjoyed lunch at Pat’s… we love our cheesesteaks!

After our family barbecue in Lawnside, NJ, we spent the weekend down the shore at Atlantic City.

Before returning to the airport, we hit up Pathmark and loaded our carry on suitcases with treats you can only find on the East coast including scrapple, pork roll and Tastykakes. Mr. E and I brought home 6 boxes each and those things were gone in no time!

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While reading Mrs. Cupcake’s recaps on Weddingbee I became a little jealous of her late night reception snack of Tastykakes and milk.

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Mrs. Cupcakes Tastykakes (source)

I showed Mr. E the pictures and he was all for the idea of getting some for our reception. The difficult part is, of course they don’t sell them in Texas.

But there may be hope! BM Philly still lives on the East Coast as does her mom (who will be a reader at our wedding) and some of my mom’s family members. We’re planning on asking them to pick up some boxes of Tastykakes the week of the wedding and then ship them to my mom. If the plan works, our Texas friends and families would be able to enjoy a little piece of my home.

Was there anything that you brought in to your reception that reminded you of home?

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15 Responses to “A Little Taste of My Philly Roots”

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Mrs. Meerkat (message) 3,216 posts, Sugar bee

I started reading your post and the theme song started playing in my head. I can’t get it out now! LOL

12/27/10 @ 5:03 pm (reply)

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vttp926 (message) 538 posts, Busy bee

I don’t live in PA but I have seen Tastykakes at Walmart. Not sure if it is the same but I’m in NC. And you can definitely order them online. May cost a bit more but it looks like a good way to incorporate them if you really wanted to.

12/27/10 @ 5:38 pm (reply)

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photographernico (message) 527 posts, Busy bee

I mailed my mom a Tastycake care package one year for Christmas. It was a BIG hit. (She lived in NJ briefly after high school and purportedly ate enough butterscotch krimpets in one week at the shore to gain several pounds.)

12/27/10 @ 5:59 pm (reply)

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Mrs. Trail Mix (message) 6,329 posts, Bee Keeper

Yum, I hope it works out cuz Tastycakes are moneeeeeey!!! Love ‘em!

12/27/10 @ 6:04 pm (reply)

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utran

I’m also from Philly and LOVE tastykakes. My sister used the krimpets and put them together to make the groom’s cake. It was a hit! You can definitely order them online (http://shop.tastykake.com/)

12/27/10 @ 6:50 pm (reply)

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TheFutureMrsE (message) 471 posts, Helper bee

I am also born and raised in Philadelphia… My Mom moved out of state and couldnt get Tastykakes- I sent her some & it was a big hit !! Good Luck… I love that you are sharing a hometown food with Texas

12/27/10 @ 7:56 pm (reply)

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Miss Elephant (message) 6,182 posts, Bee Keeper

@vttp926: @utran: There was a time when we saw tastykakes in the food store here, but that didn’t last too long If we can’t get our friends to ship them, we’ll definitely have to look into ordering online. Thanks!

@Mrs. Meerkat: Don’t you love that theme song

12/27/10 @ 8:07 pm (reply)

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misslene (message) 203 posts, Helper bee

I grew up in South Jersey and now live in North Carolina, so we did the Mummers strut at my wedding. I had my dj play “O Dem Golden Slippers” and bought little lace umbrellas as favors for us to strut with.

12/27/10 @ 8:21 pm (reply)

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Encore (message) 680 posts, Busy bee

I just had to sing the whole theme song in my head to prove that I still can. For the record, I totally can.

12/28/10 @ 10:43 am (reply)

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JillBill (message) 425 posts, Helper bee

I’m from Pittsburgh, and I’m embarrassed to say that I had no idea that TastyKakes were limited to PA! Good to know!

12/28/10 @ 11:44 am (reply)

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BM Matty

I can’t get enough of those treats!! what a great way to end the night. My favorite is the peanut butter ones, I put them in the fridge and then enjoy cold! Now I want one (or ten!)

12/28/10 @ 12:47 pm (reply)

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Miss Elephant (message) 6,182 posts, Bee Keeper

@JillBill: I don’t think it’s just PA, but to the states on the east coast.

12/28/10 @ 12:49 pm (reply)

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missDNA (message) 231 posts, Helper bee

My mom is from Jersey just outside of Philadelphia and I grew up on Tastykakes (not little debbies lol)

@BM Matty, I totally eat the peanut butter ones cold too! With a tall glass of milk…mmmmm

What an awesome midnight snack though! They will definitely be a hit. You can buy them from their website, is that more expensive than having friends buy and ship?

12/28/10 @ 6:01 pm (reply)

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Miss Elephant (message) 6,182 posts, Bee Keeper

@missDNA: Yep, it would be cheaper for us to get our friends to pick them up since we can get a great deal on shipping.

12/28/10 @ 7:16 pm (reply)

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mama E

I just love the butter scotch krimpets they went so fast over Christmas I just got one. I love that shipping deal you got working too M E.

1/6/11 @ 6:15 pm (reply)