Category Archives: breakfast
Adventures In Brunching: Kelly’s Riverside Pub
A search for a mythical brunch locale of the past brought us to an even-more-epic brunch spot of the present. We submit for your consideration: the sandy beach brunch buffet of Kelly’s Riverside Pub. Continue reading
Jelly Of The Month Club: Hero Strawberry
For the March edition of Jelly of the Month Club, we sampled the thick and delicious Hero brand Strawberry premium fruit spread. Continue reading
Jelly Of The Month Club: Freedom Farms No Sugar Added Blueberry
In the February installment of Jelly of the Month Club, we check out another jelly made in the greater Pittsburgh area. Feast your eyes (and then feast your mouth) on this sugarless blueberry jam from Freedom Farms! Continue reading
Filed under #12, #12-17, breakfast, buy fresh buy local, jelly, jelly of the month, layla, pittsburgh
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
Filed under #12, #12-17, breakfast, jelly, jelly of the month, layla, pittsburgh
The Hotel Monaco Pittsburgh: Our Wondrous Kimpton Staycation
When we learned that Pittsburgh was getting its very own Kimpton hotel, we immediately made a date for a little staycation. Here is the chronicle of our trip down the road to the Hotel Monaco Pittsburgh, a lovely new jewel in the Kimpton chain. Continue reading
Filed under #44, #44-15, breakfast, cocktails, dessert, dinner, downtown, hotel, kimpton, pittsburgh, restaurant, staycation, valentine's day
Showdown on Route 22: Dick’s v. Dean’s
On Route 22, you will find two diners about 25 minutes apart. Both looked promising, but who would emerge the victor between them? Come see our side-by-side comparison of two lovely greasy spoons: Dick’s and Dean’s! Continue reading
Oram’s: Home Of The Best Cinnamon Rolls On Earth
A mere 26 months after we first planned it, we finally made our trek up to Beaver Falls to have a taste of the pastries on offer at Oram’s Donut Shop. The verdict? Four sticky thumbs up! Come read the lip-smacking details. Continue reading
A Super Saturday Morning In Pittsburgh’s 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
Filed under #56, #56-13, breakfast, dessert, food, italian food, meat, outside, pittsburgh, restaurant, shopping, the strip, wine
CSA Spectacular: Greens Galore (& Mojitos!)
The week 6 delivery of our CSA gave us the chance to make meals for all times of day, baked goods, and even cocktails. Come see the possibilities! Continue reading