Monthly Archives: June 2015

Bistecca, Washington, PA

I had an incredibly rich, delicious meal at Bistecca, at the Meadowlands recently. We were going to see Huey Lewis, and stopped in …

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Pico De Gallo Recipe

Pico De Gallo Gallo Recipe   In Mexican cuisine, pico de gallo, also called salsa fresca, is a fresh, uncooked salad made from …

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Summer Watermelon Salad

Summer Watermelon Salad   Perfectly refreshing for those hot summer days!    

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Eggs

The very first thing I ever cooked was an egg- I was 4. Under the close supervision of my parents, I sidled up …

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Clarified Butter

There are a few secrets that chefs don’t share with the general public- tools they use in commercial kitchens to make their jobs …

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Tiramisu Recipe

Tiramisu Recipe   Tiramisu is a light, creamy Italian dessert. There are many layers of flavors within, including brewed coffee, mascarpone cheese, and …

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Katiedid’s Cupcakes, Pittsburgh

You probably think you’ve had a great cupcake- you may even have a favorite bakery that you frequent to get your sugar fix.  …

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