We at the Frankford CDC thought our Haunted History tour this past weekend was a great success. We took forty five folks around Haunted Frankford – to the Grand Army of the Republic Museum & Library (GAR), the Historical Society of Frankford, Frankford Friends, and St. Marks Church. We were lucky enough to get a tour of some hidden spots in St. Marks Church - definitely worth the price of admission! See pics below (unfortunately no orbs or ghosts were caught on film, but maybe next time).

We were so pleased that so many folks turned out – we hope they had as good a time as we did, and learned something new about Frankford’s rich history.  

For anyone who was able to make it this past weekend, we’d love to hear what you thought (give us a call at 215-743-6580). Just like our Second Saturdays, we plan to organize this Haunted History tour again next year, so we want any and all suggestions you may have on how to make it even more interesting and spooky.

Last, a big thank you to all of our sponsors, including:

* St. Marks Church

* The Historical Society of Frankford: frankfordhistoricalsociety.org

* Frankford Friends: frankfordfriendsschool.org

* Grand Army of the Republic Museum & Library: garmuslib.org

* South Jersey Ghost Research: southjerseyghostresearch.org

* Washington-Rochambeau Revolutionary Route: w3r-us.org 

* Just Good Scents: facebook.com/#!/pages/Just-Good-Scented/247993975219572

* Fifth of a Farm: fifthofafarm.com

* Revolution Cider: revolutioncider.com   

I’ve been patrolling You Tube for Frankford related video and found a few interesting things.  This one, which the CDC slipped by me, is ready for public viewing.  They will be telling us more, in the future, about these two businesses and how they came to be in Frankford.  Philly Love Bar and A Cupcake Wonderland.

Bamba

You may have seen all the news stories by now: America has become fascinated with healthy eating, and everyone from policy makers in Washington, DC to store owners on Frankford Avenue are working to help make fresh fruits and vegetables more affordable and available. Frankford Avenue, specifically, is lucky to have a great produce store, Bamba & Saouty, to help you and your family get the fruits and vegetables you need to stay fit and healthy.

Bamba’s, located at 4603 Frankford Avenue, is one of the best kept secrets in Frankford. If you’re looking for staples like apples and bananas, or something more exotic like kiwi or mango, drop by the shop and introduce yourself. Produce isn’t all you’ll find at Bamba’s at affordable prices, either: he also carries other essentials for a healthy diet, like nuts and raisins. If he doesn’t have what you need in stock right that moment, Bamba will make sure he gets it for you – and he delivers! Stop in or call (215) 289-1825.

Bamba is also working hard to make sure his healthy fare can reach as many Frankford families as possible. In fact, he just moved his shop so that he can offer a wider variety of products to our community. This expansion helps him to continue providing an important product to the Frankford community, and we at the Frankford CDC truly enjoy working with him, and buying his produce.

The Frankford CDC’s last Second Saturday arts festival of the season is coming up THIS Saturday, October 8th! Join us from 12:00n to 3:00p at 4671 Paul Street, the lot right next to Yum Yums (which is right on Frankford Ave). We’ll have performances, art, and even Zumba lessons – and the weather is supposed to be beautiful! Come enjoy the start of fall with us! If you have any questions, contact Michelle Feldman at 215-743-6580 or mfeldman.fcdc@gmail.com.

The Frankford CDC will be spotlighting a business each month in the Gazette. We are very excited about this series – and welcome suggestions for businesses to highlight! First up: Denbys Sweet Sensations at 4428 Frankford Ave.

If you haven’t already heard, there’s a new shop in town. Therice Denby opened her soul food and speciality cake business at 4428 Frankford Avenue this past May – and in those short few months she’s taken the business corridor by storm with her affordable home cooking and southern hospitality.

Though Therice has only been in Frankford for the summer, she has been a cook, baker and entrepreneur for her entire life. She grew up surrounded by southern cooking, but is able to do so much more! Though her collard greens, corn bread, barbecued chicken and macaroni and cheese are to die for, give her a little bit of notice and she’ll whip up what you happen to be craving. Baked goods, however, are her specialty and passion. She can make a cake that looks like a pocket book or a car – or whatever your special occasion may require. In the last few weeks alone, Therice has not only made multiple wedding cakes, but fully catered the events as well.

Beyond her talent as a chef and baker, Therice Denby is a savvy businesswoman. Therice was one of three women to win the Enterprising Woman Business Plan Competition hosted by National Penn Bank, and is all over the social networking world. Find her on facebook at http://www.facebook.com/Denbys.Sweet.Sensations, or visit her website at www.denbyssoulfood-bakery.com. You can also just pick up the phone and give her a call at 215.613.5717.

All of this hard work and delicious food is already creating quite a buzz for Therice. She’s even been attracting patrons from outside of Frankford. So head on over to Denbys Sweet Sensations Thursday through Saturday from 11:00a to 7:00p, and from 12:00n to 5:00p on Sunday, to try something different and delicious that won’t break your wallet (and keep in mind that her hours may lengthen as the fall stretches in to spring!). We at the Frankford CDC guarantee you’ll leave her shop wanting more.