Cocktails from Pittsburgh Bars

Smoke and Mirrors

I previously shared two yummy cocktails called Vieux Carre and French from Muddy Waters.  Wanted to share one more with you today!  It’s called Smoke and Mirrors. . . Ingredients: Blanco Tequila Single Village Mezcal Lime Grapefruit Soda – I am not a fan of grapefruit but this combination was perfect! Dehydrated Blood Orange

Pollinator Feeders

Water for Small Pollinators

Here is a cool idea about providing water for small pollinators like bees and butterflies.  I found this plate in a shaded area at the demonstration garden at South Park (one of the Allegheny County Parks in PA).  This demonstration garden is part of the Penn State Extension Master Gardener Program. Steps for Providing Water: […]

Foodie Ideas From Pittsburgh Restaurants

Grilled Cactus Paddles

There are not many Mexican restaurants that serve grilled nopales or cactus paddles in Pittsburgh, PA.   We found some at Insomnia Discotec in Brookline.    The meal that I ordered was called Carnitas de Puerco which included cactus.  If you never had grilled cactus paddles, don’t be scared to try them as they taste similar […]