Cocktails from Pittsburgh Bars

Azalea and Barrel-Aged Manhattan

We went to dinner at Juniper Grill and had to try some new cocktails that were crafted in honor of the U.S. Open. This Azalea cocktail complimented the grilled mahi tacos! Azalea Ingredients: Iron City Distilling Gin Pineapple Juice – so yummy Fresh Lemon Grenadine Barrel-Aged Manhattan Ingredients: Knob Creek Single Barrel Bourbon Carpano Classico […]

Bee Balm Varieties

Bee Balm

Did you know that there are perennial, tender perennial and annual versions of Bee Balm?  Today’s topic is the perennial one. Features: After seeing a beautiful bee balm plant at Murando Cheese Company at the Finger Lakes in NY, I decided to purchase some for my yard.   I purchased my plants but you can grow […]

Hot Pepper Varieties

Gigantea Poblano Peppers

For years, I’ve been growing the type of poblano peppers that you see in most seed catalogs. Last year I started growing Gigantea Poblano Peppers too. Features: If you need some tips on how to sow and grow peppers, take a look at the link.