Nothing is tastier to me this time of year than fresh berries. I remember as a kid, helping my grandmother and great-grandmother pick fresh blueberries from Great Grandma Jones’ blueberry bushes. Of course, it was a “one for the berry bucket, one for me” kind of thing. But, it’s better to do that with freshContinue reading “Cinnamon Blueberry Muffins”
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Woah…This BINGO.
I have heard of it for a while now, seen the pictures, and heard the rumblings of hoots over “O69″…But this BINGO was OUTrageous. Once a month the Rodef Shalom Congregation in Oakland fills with people all to host a great night for charity filled with shouts of “BINGO” and cheers from the players whenContinue reading “Woah…This BINGO.”
Quick Bite: Proper Brick Oven and Taproom
On the last day of Pride and Three Rivers Arts Festival I found myself in that scary rain storm that cleared Downtown Pittsburgh in about 15 minutes. Steve and I had an umbrella and so the fear of a lightning strike is all we had to worry about so we continued on with our DowntownContinue reading “Quick Bite: Proper Brick Oven and Taproom”
Nelly and TLC and New Kids, Oh My
We’ve all had a favorite band. Actually, we’ve all had a few favorite bands over the years. Musical groups form and break up. Our musical preferences evolve and change. As a young girl, I joined the multitude of other girls – ages ten to sixteen in my love of all things New Kids on theContinue reading “Nelly and TLC and New Kids, Oh My”
Jenny Lewis-Opening Night of Three Rivers Arts Festival
On the opening night of the Three Rivers Arts Festival we were blessed with the lyrical stylings of Jenny Lewis. Child star gone rocker her voice is as strong as an ax and her ability to play the guitar stands above all. Her set list included old songs and songs off of her newest album “Lullaby”.Continue reading “Jenny Lewis-Opening Night of Three Rivers Arts Festival”
Quick Bite-Perry Perk
You wold never know it is there unless you walk by and notice the fountain outside. Tucked into a strip of stores sits Perry Perk a small coffee shop with breakfast and sandwiches. I stopped in for lunch when I was working nearby. I decided on the Cranberry Twisted Turkey Sandwich. On a croissant isContinue reading “Quick Bite-Perry Perk”
Smokin Sweet Betties!
Back in Issue 10 we had the pleasure to meet the sweet ladies of the Smokin Bettie’s Burlesque. Since then they have been in high gear to produce their next show which took place on May 30th at 10PM at Club Cafe on the South Side of Pittsburgh. To say there was a lot of highContinue reading “Smokin Sweet Betties!”
Nova Center: Gateway to a new North Side.
Anyone who has grown up in Pittsburgh has a memory of Allegheny Center Mall. Grandma worked at the Sears, Your first photo of the Easter Bunny, or that this is where you ate lunch during your elementary school trip to Buhl Planterium. As a college student at Art Institute in the late 90’s this wasContinue reading “Nova Center: Gateway to a new North Side.”
Slow Cooker Chicken Ta-Da!
A sure sign of the Acopolypse: Snarky is cooking. I’m going to do something that I swore I’d NEVER do: I’m going to share a recipe. For a meal that I have created, by myself. I feel so dirty, and yet so empowered. Hang on to this one; a recipe that I’ve actually written isContinue reading “Slow Cooker Chicken Ta-Da!”
Don’t Forget the Bar
It is wedding season and while we love to joke about the cookie tables and wedding none of us will have, I feel the need to touch on one part: your Bartender. Throughout the past few years I have seen about 15 weddings from behind a bar. It has been fun and I have neverContinue reading “Don’t Forget the Bar”
BOLD Pittsburgh 