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Jelly Of The Month Club: Garlic Jelly

January 13, 2014
Achievement: #84. Jelly of the Month Club

We’re attempting to create our very own Jelly of the Month club again. For our first jelly of 2014, we opted for something rather outlandish: garlic jelly from Gilroy, CA — garlic capital of the world! How’d it taste? Well… Continue reading →

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The Phipps Winter Flower Show

January 9, 2014
Achievement: #16. See 2 Phipps Flower Shows

Sometimes, pictures say even more than words. Come view our photo blog of the Phipps Winter Flower Show! Continue reading →

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Pittsburgh 2014 First Night

January 4, 2014
Achievement: #17. First Night

Nothing starts the New Year off quite like Pittsburgh’s annual First Night Celebration! Check out the stabby-good-time that was the start of 2014! Continue reading →

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CSA Spectacular: September Highlights

November 19, 2013
Achievement: #26. Join a CSA

September brought some of the biggest, fullest farm share boxes of the season! It was a bit of a challenge to use everything we got, but we made it work! Continue reading →

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Filed under #26, #26-13, baking, booze, buy fresh buy local, cocktails, cooking, CSA, dessert, flowers, french food, indian food, pasta

A Splendid Dinner At E2

November 18, 2013
Achievement: #33. Pittsburgh Dining Cards

When saving on dining out in the ‘Burgh meets supporting local organizations, you get the Pittsburgh City Dining Cards. And when you get the Pittsburgh City Dining Cards, you get some tasty new options for dinner for $10 off. We started our adventure with E2 in Highland Park! Continue reading →

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Filed under #33, #33-13, beets, buy fresh buy local, byob, chalkboard menu, dinner, highland park, restaurant

Jelly Club: Fig Cabernet & Strawberry Rhubarb

November 6, 2013
Achievement: #8. Jelly of the Month Club

Catching up on our Jelly of the Month Club posts – here’s what July & August had to offer! Continue reading →

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The Magical Views At Ragged Point

November 4, 2013
Achievement: #9. Big Sur

One of the most magical places on earth is Ragged Point in Big Sur. We were fortunate enough to visit it and enjoy the breathtaking scenery. Continue reading →

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Eats & Sleeps On The GAP: Rockwood To Cumberland

November 3, 2013
Achievement: #75. Great Allegheny Passage Bike Trail

There’s more to the GAP Trail than just great scenery. Here’s what we enjoyed along the journey in terms of food lodging from Rockwood to Cumberland! Continue reading →

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CSA Spectacular: August Highlights

November 1, 2013
Achievement: #26. Join a CSA

Getting back into the CSA updates, here’s our August recipe wrap-up! Continue reading →

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A Super Saturday Morning In Pittsburgh’s Strip District

October 27, 2013
Achievement: #56. Saturday Morning in the Strip District

Spending Saturday morning in Strip District is more than a fun time; it’s a Pittsburgh institution. Follow us as we take you on a brief tour of some of our favorite spots in the Strip! Continue reading →

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Filed under #56, #56-13, breakfast, dessert, food, italian food, meat, outside, pittsburgh, restaurant, shopping, the strip, wine