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Biddles Escape, Pittsburgh, PA

Slightly off the beaten path in Regent Square, there’s a new coffee shop, Biddle’s Escape. Situated in a residential (and commercially zoned) stretch of the East End, this new coffee shop has a lot to offer.

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How to Make an Omelette

How to make an omelet, by Chef Chuck Kerber of Pittsburgh Hot Plate

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How To Make Sushi Rice

How To make Sushi Rice, Preparing sushi at home can be fun, especially when you involve your friends and family. The most important part of sushi preparation, is making the rice. This instructional video how to make sushi rice, will walk you through the necessary steps to prepare perfect sushi rice. Click the link below, and start watching.

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Main Street Deli, Munhall, PA

Well, my search is over. Main Street Deli in Munhall has reached sandwich greatness in my book. The hoagie I sampled was one of the best I’ve had in Pittsburgh. The bread (dropped off fresh every day from Cellone’s bakery) is superbly fresh and flavorful. The #2, (Roast Beef and Corned Beef with Provolone Cheese, Lettuce, Tomato and Onion) was colossal.

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Dell’s Sundae Grill, Munhall PA

There’s a small, quaint ice cream shop at Farragut Street in Munhall. It’s not new by any stretch of the imagination. The small building that houses the precious soft-serve ice cream machines has been around for years. In fact, I can remember going when I was a kid, and that was, well- a while ago. If you ask Munhallers where to get soft-serve they will all tell you the same thing: Dells.

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Strawberry and Watermelon Gazpacho

Strawberry and Watermelon Gazpacho, A fantastic, fresh soup recipe perfect for those hot summer days.

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China House, Swissvale, PA

China House, Swissvale, PA
I got take-out from China House in Swissvale. I was tired of pizza (not really) and wanted to try some Chinese for a change. I love General Tso’s and Almond Chicken. I called around 6ish, and my food was ready in 15 minutes.

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Midwife Center, Let Them Eat Cake Cake

The Midwife Center for Birth & Women’s Health (TMC) presents the 7th Annual “Let Them Eat Cake!” event on Saturday, May 19th, 2012 from 7:30-10:00 p.m. at the Pittsburgh Opera.

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Fried Chicken Recipe

Fried chicken isn’t necessarily the most nutritious food choice around, but it sure is delicious.

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Gluten Free

It’s been over a month now, and I still haven’t touched a single slice of bread, bowl of pasta, or pillowy-soft gnocchi. In addition to giving up gluten, I decided to quit eating refined sugar.

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