I Have A Fever And The Only Cure Is More Lighthouse

posted by: | July 27, 2015
Achievement: #38. Piedras Blancas Lighthouse

After many years of near misses, we finally got to do a tour of the lighthouse located at Piedras Blancas in San Simeon, CA. And now you can follow us as we guide you through it! Continue reading →

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In Which We Tour The Locations Featured In “Sideways”

posted by: | July 26, 2015
Achievement: #32. California Sideways Tour

Are you a wine loving movie nerd like Fox and I? Then perhaps you’d like to take a trip like ours, in which we tried the wines at every tasting room featured in the movie Sideways! Continue reading →

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Cheese Of The Month Club: Some Bloody English

posted by: | July 21, 2015
Achievement: #41. Cheese of the Month Club

We finally pick back up with a new Cheese of the Month installment. This time out? Some (weird) cheeses from England! Be a good chap and have a look. Continue reading →

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The Famous Fish Fracas: Perrytowne Drafthouse

posted by: | June 28, 2015
Achievement: #13. Famous Fish Sandwich Tour

We traveled a little bit north of Pittsburgh to check out a place that claims to have the “Best Fish Sandwich” in the area: the Perrytowne Drafthouse. How well does this sandwich live up to the claim? Take a look and learn. Continue reading →

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Our Battle Royale Against An Angry Mob At Kings

posted by: | June 12, 2015
Achievement: #72. Frownie Pile at Kings

Our regular readers know that we’re fans of the somewhat-extreme challenge. Like when we decided to try to eat at every Primanti Brothers in Pittsburgh. Or when we tasted all 200+ tequilas at Verde Mexican Kitchen + Cantina. Or when, … Continue reading →

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Bar Crafts At Allegheny Wine Mixer

posted by: | June 7, 2015
Achievement: #29. Bar Crafts

Do you thirst for wine? Do you hunger for crafting? Then we’ve got the spot for you. Be sure to check out Allegheny Wine Mixer on the first Sunday of every month for “Bar Crafts”! Continue reading →

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Just A Short Run

posted by: | May 14, 2015
Achievement: #24. JASR

After a winter of outdoor training, Fox takes on her very first half-marathon. How’d she do? Find out here! Continue reading →

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A Locally Sourced Italian Dinner With Donatelli’s

posted by: | April 25, 2015
Achievement: #61. Prepare Meals Sourced from 5 Local Ethnic Stores

Throughout the year, we’ll be doing more local shopping at various ethnic stores, and then making meals from what we gather. First up, we’re starting in the comfort zone with Italian cooking. We shopped at Donatelli’s in Bloomfield; check out what we made! Continue reading →

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Jelly Of The Month Club: Wholey’s Boysenberry Jam

posted by: | April 8, 2015
Achievement: #42. Jelly of the Month Club

This March, we attempted to rebound from two straight letdowns for Jelly of the Month. Our rebound prospect? Wholey’s Boysenberry Jam. Did this jam turn the young year around, or will it, too, fall flat? Continue reading →

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Cheese Of The Month Club: Trying Our Luck With Some Irish

posted by: | April 8, 2015
Achievement: #41. Cheese of the Month Club

For the (belated) March installment of Cheese of the Month Club, we sampled some Irish cheeses. Come have a look; maybe you’ll discover a new favorite! Continue reading →

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