#26. Join a CSA – Introduction to the World of CSAs

Penn's Corner

What’s a city gal who can’t keep a cactus alive to do when she wants easy access to fresh, local produce? Easy! Join a CSA! Read on to learn more about what a CSA is and what we’ll be doing with ours this year. Continue reading

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#30. Eat at Every Regent Square Restaurant – The Map Room

The Map Room in Regent Square

There’s nothing quite like a pleasant surprise at an unexpected time. This year, one of those little surprises was our trip to The Map Room in Regent Square for dinner. Continue reading

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#85. Visit Morro Rock

Morro Rock

No trip to California is complete without a visit to a volcanic plug! This year, we visited two. Read on to see why we love Morro Rock! Continue reading

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#57. Red Belt

Red Belt

Our first trip on that fabled fixture of Allegheny County, the Beltway System! Take a look at our adventure on the easiest and shortest of the belts, the Red Belt. Continue reading

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#57. Beltway Introduction

Red Belt

Ever wonder about those Belt signs you see all around Allegheny County? Well, this year, we’ll be taking you along each route to show you Pittsburgh off the beaten path. Continue reading

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#8. Jelly of the Month Club – March & April

Blueberry Merlot Preserves with Honey

Both March and April’s Jelly of the Month Club offerings were delicious – and both just happened to be wine-infused! Continue reading

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#7. Verde Tequila Tour, Act I

Corazon!

This is the first set of tequila reviews from our epic tour of all Jalisco has to offer, made possible by the tremendous wall of tequila at Verde Mexican Kitchen and Cantina. Continue reading

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#7. Verde Tequila Tour, Overture

Verde's Wall of Tequila

We’ve decided to scale the Mount Everest of tequila-tasting: Verde’s 5-shelf, 200-expression wall of tequilas. Before we start reporting on specific tastings, though, here are some important basics about tequila. Continue reading

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#17. Fish Fry Tour – Stop #6 – Holy Angels in Wilmerding

Pro-tip: there are two Holy Angels churches in the immediate Pittsburgh area, and both of them have delicious fish frys. Continue reading

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#17. Fish Fry Tour – Stop #5 – Our Lady of Victory

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Fish frys are even more fun when you get to learn about a different type of church along the way. We got to enjoy traditional Lebanese cuisine alongside our fried fish at Our Lady of Victory Maronite Church. Continue reading

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