Category Archives: buy fresh buy local

Finding Gems At The Hard Rock

posted by: | July 23, 2017
Achievement: #55. Wildcard #2

Earlier this month, we were invited to sample a new, locally inspired test menu at Pittsburgh’s Hard Rock Cafe — and we were *very* pleased with what we found. Come have a closer look! Continue reading →

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CSA Spectacular: February 2017

posted by: | February 17, 2017
Achievement: #11. Monthly CSA Posts

February’s batch of recipes highlight winter veggies, from beets and sweet potatoes to parsnips. Check it out! Continue reading →

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Jelly Of The Month Club: Freedom Farms No Sugar Added Blueberry

posted by: | February 3, 2017
Achievement: #12. Jelly of the Month Club

In the February installment of Jelly of the Month Club, we check out another jelly made in the greater Pittsburgh area. Feast your eyes (and then feast your mouth) on this sugarless blueberry jam from Freedom Farms! Continue reading →

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Proper Cocktail Hump Day: The California Widow

posted by: | January 25, 2017
Achievement: #67. Craft Cocktail Lab

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

posted by: | January 20, 2017
Achievement: #11. Monthly CSA Posts

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 →

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A Locally Sourced Italian Dinner With Donatelli’s

posted by: | April 25, 2015
Achievement: #61. Prepare Meals Sourced from 5 Local Ethnic Stores

Throughout the year, we’ll be doing more local shopping at various ethnic stores, and then making meals from what we gather. First up, we’re starting in the comfort zone with Italian cooking. We shopped at Donatelli’s in Bloomfield; check out what we made! Continue reading →

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Jelly Of The Month Club: Strawberry Basil Jam

posted by: | March 16, 2015
Achievement: #42. Jelly of the Month Club

Round two of 2015’s Jelly Of The Month Club brings us an intriguing local product — Basil Strawberry Jam from Ruk’s. What was the result? Stop in and evaluate along with us. 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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CSA Spectacular: September Highlights

posted by: | November 19, 2013
Achievement: #26. Join a CSA

September brought some of the biggest, fullest farm share boxes of the season! It was a bit of a challenge to use everything we got, but we made it work! Continue reading →

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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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