Slow Cooker Bourbon Beans

I consider this time of the year to be my official start of the outdoor dining season. This means I take great lengths to keep my yard in comfortable condition and my grill is always ready for a party. Beyond their musical qualities, this recipe is sure to become a classic outdoor menu option. The [...]

Steak & Eggs with Hollandaise Sauce

Hollandaise seems like the kind of sauce that everyone wants to order but nobody wants to make. In fact, I have really rarely seen this other than served over poached eggs at hipster brunch spots and fancy restaurants where the servers call me “sir”. I have to admit I have been intimidated to make such [...]

A Fair in the Park

The smell of fried dough danced in the air as we sashayed between booths filled with an array of handcrafted pieces by local artists. I’ve been working pretty hard lately and a little art fair therapy was my idea of a relaxing day off. Nestled in a corner of Mellon Park in Pittsburgh, this weekend [...]