jpeg_reencoded.jpg Sunday morning we went for breakfast to Angelo's Steak & Pancake House (whose sign also advertises seafood and cocktails, an interesting combination!); the owners are Greek, so the menu leans a little that direction. We had standard breakfast fare, though, which was pretty good. Read and post comments | Send to a friend
Saturday was a gorgeous day in southern Virginia! Mid to upper 60's and mostly sunny, we even were able to drive with the windows open a little! A lovely break from the snowstorm I knew they were having at home right then. After a leisurely breakfast of cereal and coffee, we first went to Best…
Before going grocery shopping in Tenleytown, Alex and I wanted some lunch. He suggested a sushi place on Wisconsin, but when we got there we found they were closed for remodeling, so we decided instead to go to Neisha Thai. We had been there once before, for dinner, and had enjoyed it. Here, I'm having…
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Homage to the Strip http://www.popcitymedia.com/features/… [Click on the original link to get all the hyperlinks & photos] Every neighborhood has its own unique vibe but there’s nothing like the Strip District anywhere in town—or perhaps the the entire world. Arrive on a bustling Saturday and see why it’s one of the biggest draws in Pittsburgh,…
I finally got all my posts written about our trip to Australia in November! I imagine I'll be adding more details to some of the posts from time to time as I recall them. So if you scroll back through all my posts tagged Australia, you'll get the whole trip. Some general observations: We know we didn't…
To help Frumpy Gibbon use her zucchinis, here's the recipe for zucchini bread that I've found to be the best. It's from one of those cookbooks that a church compiles from recipes submitted by its members – I got this one about 20 years ago. This "bread" is really more of a rich sweet cake. [The original…
Here's my spread from Christmas Eve… Christmas Eve spread Clockwise from the bottom left: homemade Sangiovese (the Pinot Grigio is apparently being poured by someone at that moment), cranberry juice/sparkling water mix, rye breads, bread basket with rolls (bought), sandwich fixin's (mozzarella, provolone, swiss cheese, prosciutto, roast beef, turkey, sliced tomato, baby lettuce, mayo,…
Christmas Tree 2008 Read and post comments | Send to a friend
You're never too old! [annual caroling and Santa-ing at Duff's Personal Care Home] 1214081332a.jpg Read and post comments | Send to a friend
Where have the days gone? 