Cocktails from Pittsburgh Bars

Betty Rudy Cocktail

So yummy!  Alan and I had Betty Rudy Cocktails at Frances Restaurant.  As usual, Chris made some awesome cocktails. Ingredients: Boyd and Blair Vodka Blood Orange Liqueur Lime Simple Syrup The last foodie item we had at Frances was a Roasted Beet and Farro Salad.

Sow and Grow Sorrel

Sow and Grow Sorrel

Sorrel is a perennial so it keeps on giving.  I put one sorrel plant in my herb garden a long time ago.  Sorrel and chives race each other to be the first to sprout in early spring.  You could grow it as annual too! Outdoor Sowing Tips:  1) In order to germinate, sorrel seeds prefer […]

Sow and Grow Beets

Sow and Grow Beets

Beets can be grown in the spring or the fall with success.  Timing is everything! Outdoor Sowing Tips:   1) While beet seeds will germinate in soil temperature between 50 and 75°F, they love the cooler weather for growing.  2) Before sowing, loosen or fluff the soil.  3) Beet seeds should be sowed about 1/2″ deep.  […]