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Beekeeping

I raced home from a meeting this afternoon. It was a special day, and one I’d looked forward to even before we had adopted the North Sicilian colony onto Topa Topa Drive. The bees had been with us a month, and it was time to check the hive box to determine whether or not it was time to add the Super.

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My Garden

Every year when the middle of May rolls around I get excited because it’s time to get my garden ready. I have a nice plot in my backyard- it’s approximately 8 X 14- plenty of space for veggies and herbs.

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Nola on the Square, Pittsburgh PA

Pittsburgh may be the last place you would expect to find Cajun and Creole food but French-born Yves Carreau had a vision for a Market Square landmark that would ultimately become NOLA on the Square. If you are looking for the different flavors of New Orleans combined with a classic jazz atmosphere, NOLA on the Square is definitely for you.

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How to Become a Great Cook

I’ve loved to cook from a very young age- luckily I had parents that encouraged my desire to be in the kitchen. I started with the basics- eggs, pancakes, and grilled cheese sandwiches. Simple fried eggs were mastered first- my folks had an ingenious way of making sunny-side up eggs perfectly.

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Food Cost Basics, By Joe Dunbar

Several people have emailed me in the past few months asking how to calculate their food cost percentage. In addition, many people have asked me for an industry benchmark for food cost percentage. While the food cost formula is straight forward, it may be impossible to arrive at a true industry benchmark percentage. There are far too many industry segments with unique cost characteristics.

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Yoga as a Beginner

My sister has been begging me to take yoga for years now. “It will help with your anxiety,” she keeps telling me. I even got a yoga mat from her for my birthday last year. My sister loves me.

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Mood Watch APP Just Released

San Diego – February 5, 2013 – For the nearly 21 million people in the U.S. living with mood disorders like anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder or post-traumatic stress disorder (to name a few), closely tracking one’s feelings throughout the day, every day is a great way to better understand one’s mood patterns. Daily mood tracking also has the potential to make discussions with a physician or therapist even more constructive by providing insight into a person’s mood changes over time.

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Center Plate, McMurray, PA

At 94 Center Church Road, just a stone’s throw away from Route 19 sits a house. In this house is Center Plate restaurant that has become the home of a brilliant combination of tastes; both “diner” and “finer.” The cornerstone of this restaurant is the all-in-one concept under one roof.

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Dining in the Suburbs

Some people say that the suburbs can’t match the city as far as innovative and exciting restaurants go. I am not one of those people. That’s because I don’t say it, I scream it!

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Yoga at Mookshi Wellness Center

I started taking Yoga at the Mookshi Wellness Center (above Biddle’s Escape in Regent Square) a few weeks ago. I was amazed at what fun the class was- Rachael Goss is a fantastic teacher, and don’t worry if you’re a beginner- you can move at your own pace. Classes last about an hour, and are fun and educational. Come see what you’re capable of!

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