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February Coffee Talk: Commonplace Coffee
Each month, we’re visiting a different coffee shop somewhere in or around Pittsburgh. This month, we checked out the Squirrel Hill location of The Commonplace Coffeehouse. Have a look! Continue reading
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Cheese Of The Month Club: Swiss Returns
We had the pleasure of revisiting some of our favorite Swiss cheeses this month; take a look and maybe get some ideas for your own board. Continue reading
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Filed under #13, #13-17, cheese, cheese of the month club, pennmac, strip district
January Coffee Talk: The 61c Cafe
Once a month, we’re going to be checking out a different coffee shop somewhere in the Pittsburgh area. First off: the 61c Cafe, a favorite of ours for nearly two decades! Continue reading
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Proper Cocktail Hump Day: The California Widow
We return for a second installment of our latest series to present a gin and eau de vie-based delight! Check out the recipe. Continue reading
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Proper Cocktail Hump Day: The Major Tom Collins
Every other Wednesday in 2017, we’ll be chronicling the preparation (and perhaps imbibing) of a new craft cocktail at our home bar. First up: a David Bowie-inspired mashup of two classics! Continue reading
Jelly Of The Month Club: Soergel’s B.E.A.R. Jam
One of our earliest food challenges returns in the January edition of Jelly of the Month Club! This month, we’re reviewing Soergel’s Orchards B.E.A.R. Jam. Check back the first Friday of every month for more reviews! Continue reading
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Our California Holiday: In Summary
We took a 10-day trip out to California and banged out a number of achievements. Take a look! Continue reading
Our California Holiday: The Heights Of Bishop Peak
In previous years, we’ve done a bunch of cool things out in California that we then failed to blog about. Hiking Bishop Peak was one of these, so this year, we revisited the towering hike, made sure to get lots of good shots, and actually wrote about the damn thing. Enjoy! Continue reading
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Our California Holiday: The Tapas Of SLO County
There is an ever-growing number of terrific food options in San Luis Obispo County; here are four that we think stand especially tall! Continue reading
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