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Driving from Pittsburgh through the fields and farms of northern Ohio, you wouldn’t expect to run into a grand Italian getaway. Gervasi Vineyard is noting short of unexpected, a true destination complete with picturesque lake, winery, fine dining, casual dining, and onsite Tuscan villas. This […]
Fall calls for food that is festive, colorful & warms the soul. This festive Baked Butternut Squash & Apples dish is inspired by the season & the apples I got from my trip to Soergel’s Orchard. BONUS this recipe is super simple and straightforward AND fills […]
One lazy weekend last May we had finished renovation projects and I was craving an adventure. I researched all kinds of weekend trips from the Pittsburgh from DC, Baltimore and Cleveland. It turns out it was going to be a wet and windy weekend in […]
While vacationing Ocean City Maryland over the Labor Day holiday weekend I had the opportunity to dine at the The Hobbit a fine dining on the bayside, a favorite of my BF’s family. As named, this Ocean City restaurant is themed after J. R. R. Tolkien paired with […]
I am not a barbecue fan. It is just not something I grew up eating. To be honest I haven’t tried much BBQ at all or learned much about it. I don’t crave or love spicy, smoky, or tangy things. But after a long hot […]