Proper Cocktail Hump Day: The California Widow
We return for a second installment of our latest series to present a gin and eau de vie-based delight! Check out the recipe. Continue reading
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CSA Spectacular: January 2017
Of all the things we love about having a CSA, the coolest aspect is how it challenges you to cook new things all the time. On the third Friday of every month, we’ll be recapping what came in the CSA that month and our favorite recipe results. Enjoy the January edition! Continue reading
Cheese Of The Month Club: Top Popular Picks
We invite you to join us on a cheese journey of epic proportions. Every 2nd Friday of each month, we’ll be reviewing a new set of cheeses available at PennMac in Pittsburgh’s Strip District. First up, the most popular cheeses in the shop! Continue reading
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Proper Cocktail Hump Day: The Major Tom Collins
Every other Wednesday in 2017, we’ll be chronicling the preparation (and perhaps imbibing) of a new craft cocktail at our home bar. First up: a David Bowie-inspired mashup of two classics! Continue reading
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
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Pressing Reset At First Night 2017
On December 31st, we bid adieu to the trash fire that was 2016, and welcomed 2017 with eager arms at First Night in downtown Pittsburgh. Between the drinks, the dance parties, the laser bridges, and the fireworks show, it was a pretty auspicious start! Come have a look. Continue reading
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We Shall Return!
Long story short, we’ve decided that 2016 is for the birds. Following losses and setbacks both personal and technical, we’ve fallen so far behind that we’ve decided it best to start fresh on January 1st. See you in 2017! Continue reading
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Wines From Around The World On The Gateway Clipper
From June to October, the Gateway Clipper Fleet hosts a monthly themed wine tasting dinner as it cruises Pittsburgh’s three rivers. We attended June’s dinner, Wines From Around the World. The meal was great and we had a blast learning about wines from South Africa, Portugal, and Greece; give this event a try! Continue reading
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Wilmerding Days Redux
Last year’s attempt at attending Wilmerding Days ended in a monsoon-style rainout, but we fared better this year. Take a look at what the event has to offer and then pencil it in for 2017! Continue reading
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Where We’ve Been
Six weeks ago, we had to make the very difficult decision to put our beloved pup, Lucy, to sleep. For a time after, we were unsure if we’d even continue this blog. Here is our first effort at coming back. Continue reading
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