Foodie Ideas From Pittsburgh Restaurants

Asparagus Rustico

When we had the Betty Rudy Cocktails at Frances Restaurant in Shadyside, we had this lovely small plate called Asparagus Rustico. Ingredients: Asparagus Brie Mushroom Everything Seasoning Rustico – this is an Italian puff pastry.

Cocktails from Pittsburgh Bars

Lullaby of the Leaves Cocktail

While I love the food and the jazz music at Con Alma, the cocktails (including Lullaby of the Leaves) are fantastic.  Not sure what intrigued me more – the name of the cocktail called Lullaby of the Leaves or the creaminess. Ingredients: Thrashers Green Spiced Rum – this rum has lemon verbena, lemongrass, lemon balm, […]

Dianthus Varieties

Carnation Dianthus

There are quite a few choices for dainthus varieties.   See why I planted two Carnation Dianthus: Features: 1) Carnation Dianthus is supposed to bloom from spring through fall.  I just planted this variety so I will have to let you know. 2) My choice was pink of course! 3) This flower is a perennial in […]