CSA Spectacular: Turning Roots & Tubers Into Gourmet Treats

posted by: | January 27, 2014
Achievement: #51. CSA Cooking

Our January CSAs loaded our pantry with all sorts of roots and tubers. Luckily, we were able to find a lot of ways to prepare interesting, healthy meals and sides that incorporated these ground-grown delights. Check out the results (and a few pro-tips) here! Continue reading →

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Cheese Of The Month Club: Free Range Cheeses

posted by: | January 25, 2014
Achievement: #50. Cheese of the Month Club

Behold the power of cheese! We begin yet another ‘of the month’ club with the help of local favorite, PennMac. This month, we’re checking out samples of free-range cheeses. So click on through and see our fancy-pants charcuterie. Continue reading →

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For History And Whiskey, Wiggle Down To Wigle

posted by: | January 24, 2014
Achievement: #19. Wigle Whiskey

Like whiskey? Like history? Like to buy local? If you answered ‘yes’ to even one of these, check out Pittsburgh’s Wigle Whiskey and their awesome weekly Distillery Tour. As you’ll see here, we had a great time — and we’re sure you will, too. Continue reading →

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Cocktail Corner: Gin, Sweet Gin At Tender

posted by: | January 22, 2014
Achievement: #62. Conquer the Banker’s List at Tender

Last year, we learned tequila, and this year, we’re learning classic cocktails. Join us as we conquer the “Banker’s List” of vintage and modern classics at Tender Bar + Kitchen. First up: the Aviation and the Alaska. Continue reading →

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Give Us This Month Our Monthly Bacon

posted by: | January 21, 2014
Achievement: #12. Bacon of the Month Club

We begin our monthly series of bacon tastings; our first subject is the smoked bacon at Marty’s Market. How was it? Click through to learn! Continue reading →

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Willow, A Hidden North Hills Gem

posted by: | January 19, 2014
Achievement: #20. Pittsburgh Restaurant Week (Winter) | #4. Suburb Dinner Feature

Looking for a final dinner spot for Restaurant Week? Consider Willow, a North Hills restaurant with great food and cocktails that is still accepting Sunday reservations. Read on to see what’s on the menu! Continue reading →

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Blogger Brunch @ Meat & Potatoes

posted by: | January 19, 2014
Achievement: #20. Pittsburgh Restaurant Week (Winter)

We joined a bunch of our fellow bloggers for a special brunch at Meat & Potatoes in Pittsburgh’s Theater District. This meal had a great ensemble cast: short-rib hash, chicken and waffles, and mix-em-yourself Bloody Marys. Plus, a star-making turn by Raspberry Potato Donuts!!!! Read the review here. Continue reading →

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A Fabulous Dinner At Tamari

posted by: | January 16, 2014
Achievement: #20. Pittsburgh Restaurant Week (Winter) | #61. Ten Lawrenceville Restaurants

Still looking for a dinner spot for Restaurant Week? We suggest you consider Tamari. Follow us in for a look at Asian-Latin fusion as we continue our decadent Restaurant Week tour — and begin our yearlong survey of Lawrenceville restaurants! Continue reading →

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Dim Sum Rules At Grit & Grace

posted by: | January 14, 2014
Achievement: #20. Pittsburgh Restaurant Week (Winter) | #82. Try Dim Sum

For our first Restaurant Week pick, we decided to double up on our achievements and go out for something we’d never had together: dim sum! That brought us to the new downtown eatery, Grit & Grace. And ohhh, was it good. Come take a look. Continue reading →

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Jelly Of The Month Club: Garlic Jelly

posted by: | 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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