Pennsylvania & My Other Daily Travels

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Sunday, January 7, 2024

A Pittsburgh Favorite That You Can Smell from Blocks Away

One of my favorite aromas is the smell of freshly baked bread, and Mancini's isn't lying when they claim that their bread makes butter taste better. It is a dream on their dinner rolls. I also love their pepperoni rolls, fresh Kaiser rolls, rye, and pumpernickel bread. Mancini's Bread Company has... Sign in to see full entry.

Saturday, January 6, 2024

Snow, Icy Conditions, and a House Fire in My Small Borough

This morning in my area, Elizabeth Borough was a mess of rain and snow that started just before noon. By 12:30 it turned into a blustery snow shower that has since stopped. The roads are now clear, but the aftermath of the damages from a downtown house fire yesterday morning is still lingering in... Sign in to see full entry.

Friday, January 5, 2024

It's Been a Long Day, but A Pleasant One

Living near Pittsburgh I know that the day-to-day weather can flip on a dime, and the news continues to warn viewers that there is a snowstorm heading up the eastern seaboard this weekend. You would never know that a deep freeze is headed to my neck of the woods if today's sunny weather is any... Sign in to see full entry.

Thursday, January 4, 2024

One of My Favorite Sides That Goes Perfectly with My Italian Dinners

I have always served some type of garlic bread with my Italian dishes. Dipping oil has been one of my favorite go-to's when it comes to garlic or cheesy bread. I'm making lasagna today, so this will be the better half of my main dish. Dipping Oil & Italian Bread 1tbsp basil 1tbsp of thyme 1tbsp... Sign in to see full entry.

Wednesday, January 3, 2024

One of the Reasons I Love Driving to Pittsburgh at Night...It's So Pretty

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Tuesday, January 2, 2024

Preparing Ahead for the Worst Which is Expected This Weekend

I am fairly used to random impact days since winter is definitely one of Pittsburgh's seasons, and according to the latest weather update from AccuWeather, there is a winter storm brewing that is expected to hit my neck of the woods and surrounding areas from St. Louis, Missouri to Washington D.C.,... Sign in to see full entry.

Monday, January 1, 2024

It's Not Playing Around...January 1st is Coming in Like A Lion

For most of December, Pittsburgh experienced unseasonably warm weather, but January 1 has arrived with other ideas. The snow is coming down fast, and it is wet and chilly outside. My traditional New Year's Day bean soup will be simmering away in a few hours, and then John and I can hunker down in... Sign in to see full entry.

Sunday, December 31, 2023

Pennsylvania's Most Stunning Birds Have Begun Mating Along the River

John and I are lucky enough to see one of the country's most recognizable birds doing daily fly-bys because they are nesting along our river. During courting season the bald eagles treat bird watchers to aerial acrobatics while courting. If all goes well, these two beautiful bald eagles should be... Sign in to see full entry.

Saturday, December 30, 2023

It's A Pennsylvania New Year's Day Thing

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The Mystery Deepen's in Pennsylvania as More People Keep Finding Notes

An investigation has been launched in Pennsylvania after several local residents found "mystery notes" inside sealed cereal boxes, PA Homepage reports. A note was initially found in a box of cereal by a Luzerne County man on December 25 who then contacted the FBI. PA Homepage said it has since... Sign in to see full entry.

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