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Pig Races ‘N Funnel Cake Dahn The Fayette County Fair*

July 31, 2014
Achievement: #25. Fayette County Fair

We’re typically North people; we grew up north of Pittsburgh, we stay north of the Ft. Pitt tunnels, and we usually go north for our county fair fix. But this year we went south, way down to the Fayette County Fair. And even with disastrous weather, it was quite a good time! Continue reading →

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Edam, Girl! Straight Outta Holland, It’s Cheese Of The Month Club

July 30, 2014
Achievement: #50. Cheese of the Month Club

We return to some more traditional (and very delicious) flavors as we try a sampler of the cheeses of Holland. What paired well? What didn’t? Take a look and find some tips for your own cheese plating at home! Continue reading →

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Kinzua: We Look Into The Abyss

July 29, 2014
Achievement: #15. Kinzua Bridge

We took a day trip up into the Allegheny National Forest to see the wreckage of the Kinzua Bridge. It’s a downright awe-inspiring sight, and a testament to the power of nature. Check it out! Continue reading →

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Around the (Cocktail) World in 31 Days: Leg Two

July 27, 2014
Achievement: #44. 31 Cocktails in 31 Days

A bit belatedly, we return to chronicle our home cocktail challenge. In the month of May, we brought the bar home and made a new cocktail each day. Here’s the second round of results! Continue reading →

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A Fantastic California Voyage…To Pea Soup Andersen’s

July 23, 2014
Achievement: #29. Pea Soup Andersen’s

In which we take a years-delayed trip to the home of split-pea soup, Pea Soup Andersen’s! Continue reading →

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Casino games

June 4, 2014
Achievement: #74. Visit Atlantic City

What is there to do in Atlantic City on a wintry off-season weekend? As it turns out, quite a bit! Allow us to give you the tour. Continue reading →

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Around The (Cocktail) World In 31 Days: Leg One

May 29, 2014
Achievement: #44. 31 Cocktails in 31 Days

As returning readers know, we’re a liiiiiittle bit fanatical about finding well-crafted cocktails. So, for the month of May, we decided to bring the bar home and make a new cocktail each day. How did it go? Check out the first round of results! Continue reading →

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A Pleasant Detour To Hopewell Furnace

May 27, 2014
Achievement: #69. Get 2 National Parks Passport Stamps

While en route to a winter weekend in Atlantic City, we saw signs for a historical site we’d never heard of. So, we took a quick detour and ended up spending a couple hours perusing the *totally awesome* Hopewell Furnace iron plantation. Continue reading →

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The Cheeses O’ Merry Londontown

May 21, 2014
Achievement: #50. Cheese of the Month Club

April’s Cheeses of the Month were among the strangest we’ve ever had. Come along as we enter the wonky wonderland of England’s (flavored!) cheeses. Continue reading →

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Jelly Of The Month Club: Sturges Orchards Strawberry Jam

April 1, 2014
Achievement: #84. Jelly of the Month Club

For our first spring edition of Jelly of the Month Club, we return to some traditional flavors with this bangin’ Sturges Orchard Strawberry Jelly. Check it out! Continue reading →

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