Save Cosmos Seeds

Save Cosmos Seeds

There are quite a few varieties that come in different heights and colors.  I am growing a shorter variety called Sonata Cosmos that comes in white, pink rose and cherry. Seed Saving Tips: 1) Leave the Cosmos flower head to dry on the plant. 2) Once the flower head is completely dry like the one […]

Foodie Ideas From Our Kitchen

Chile Rellenos

You are going to love how Alan made our Chile Rellenos! Ingredients: 3 eggs Vegetable oil Poblanos, chihuahua cheese and flour – see a prior post on how to char, stuff and freeze poblanos. Recipe Steps: Make the coating for the charred, stuffed and frozen poblanos: 1) Take the frozen poblanos out of the freezer […]

Cocktails from Pittsburgh Bars

Birth of the Cool Cocktail

We recently tried this Birth of the Cool cocktail at Con Alma. . . Ingredients: 1) Kind of Blue Scotch – this is the name of the brand of whisky that is said to be inspired by the great jazz musician, Miles Davis (a.k.a. the King of Cool) 2) Chai Tea Syrup 3) Orange Bitters […]