Five words: my family loves amusement parks. They're a way to pull ourselves out of our normal routine and forget the daily grind exists for a few hours. There's a huge bonus when a theme park has fun foodie offerings apart from chicken nuggets and fries. If there's beer (and good, craft beer!)? Even better. So when you add all three of those together, what do you get? You get … [Read more...] about Cedar Point Brew and BBQ: Coaster Thrills and Foodie Delights
Food and Drinks
Beauty and the Beast Cupcake Recipe: Caramel White Chocolate Buttercream
There's so much happy chat surrounding the live action remake of Disney's Beauty and the Beast that I'm happily following along with anticipation. With the anticipation comes inspiration for me! It's this combination that got me back in the kitchen to create a delicious caramel white chocolate buttercream recipe inspired by the film. I took pieces from the movie (Belle's iconic … [Read more...] about Beauty and the Beast Cupcake Recipe: Caramel White Chocolate Buttercream
9 Best Romantic Things to Do in Pittsburgh for Valentine’s Day
Romance is alive and well this Valentine's Day, I'm happy to announce! And when it comes to romantic things to do in Pittsburgh for Valentine's Day, there's no shortage. If you're anywhere in the Pittsburgh area on the top romantic holiday of the year, here's our recommendation for top romantic things to do in Pittsburgh for Valentine's Day that are guaranteed to bring out the … [Read more...] about 9 Best Romantic Things to Do in Pittsburgh for Valentine’s Day
A Taste of Pittsburgh: Braddock’s Pittsburgh Brasserie
Braddock's Pittsburgh Brasserie, located in the gorgeous Renaissance Pittsburgh Hotel, has been on my radar as a worthy place to dine for some time. This New Year's Eve, Mr. Locke and I had the pleasure of visiting and trying out its five course menu created especially for the holiday. Here's the scoop in mouth-watering images. You know me and Pittsburgh restaurants: I … [Read more...] about A Taste of Pittsburgh: Braddock’s Pittsburgh Brasserie
Eating My Way through the Midwest: Perry County, Indiana
Road tripping this summer has become our favorite way to delve into the fine state of Indiana for sure. Not only did we have the pleasure of dining at popular Indiana Foodways Alliance foodie spots, but with each city and town that we’ve called home for a night or two we learned what makes the state appealing for families, couples, and folks that love to travel! Last month was … [Read more...] about Eating My Way through the Midwest: Perry County, Indiana