A Splendid Dinner At E2

posted by: | 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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Jelly Club: Fig Cabernet & Strawberry Rhubarb

posted by: | 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

posted by: | 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

posted by: | 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

posted by: | 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

posted by: | 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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Scaling Bishop Peak

posted by: | October 25, 2013
Achievement: #39. Hike a Volcanic Plug

Take a trip with us back to the spring, when we hiked to the top of Bishop Peak, a 1500 foot tall volcanic plug in the Central Coast! Continue reading →

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Tequila Tour: The Revenge

posted by: | October 23, 2013
Achievement: #29. Verde Tequila Tour, Act II

This is the second set of tequila reviews from our wild tour of all Jalisco has to offer, made possible by the humongous wall of tequila at Verde Mexican Kitchen and Cantina. Pull up a stool and have a taste! Continue reading →

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Eats & Sleeps On The GAP: Pittsburgh To Rockwood

posted by: | October 21, 2013
Achievement: #75. Great Allegheny Passage Bike Trail

As foodies and travel-addicts, there was more to our GAP Trail bike journey than just putting in the miles on the bike every day. There are a lot of restaurants and bed & breakfasts and coffeeshops to be enjoyed all along the trail as well, so here are some highlights you can find on the first 1/3rd of the trip! Continue reading →

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Riding The GAP: Rockwood To Cumberland

posted by: | October 18, 2013
Achievement: #75. Great Allegheny Passage Bike Trail

Day 3 of the GAP Trail is your reward for making it through the first two days. Enjoy the sights, the scenery, and the downhill coast into Cumberland! Continue reading →

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