Birds

Cooper’s Hawk

This Cooper’s Hawk let me get close enough to take this picture.  Unfortunately, it was protecting its dinner.  This is a picture of a juvenile Cooper’s Hawk.  If you finish reading this article, you will see how I know. Appearance:  The adult males have long rounded tails with several black bands.  They are dark gray on […]

Snapdragon Varieties

Magic Carpet Snapdragons

I always purchase the Magic Carpet Snapdragons because they are so pretty and dainty.  Here are my favorite features. . . Features: 1) So pretty in shades of pink, yellow, red, and white. 2) Magic Carpet Snapdragons grow up to 8 inches high and 4 inches wide! 3) While they love full sun in the […]

Cocktails from Pittsburgh Bars

Black and Blue Margarita and Old Smokey

In addition to the brussels sprouts, we also tried two new plant based cocktails at Revel. Alan tried the cocktail on the left called Black and Blue Margarita: Ingredients: Amally Mezcal Grapefruit Pernod Guajillo – this is a yummy pepper which I grow Agave The one on the right is called Old Smokey.  I think […]