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 […]

Freeze Herbs

Freeze Rosemary and Garlic Butter

If I had a lot of free time, I would make rosemary bread from scratch.  Since I don’t have a lot of free time until I retire, I am doing an easy work around!  I will use the rosemary and garlic butter on top of my favorite bread.  Some other options for rosemary and garlic […]