My Daily Travels

Pittsburgh is a city that is a diverse melting pot of Eastern European immigrants who brought with them some of the most delectable treats imaginable. The sweet fried dough cookies are simple but delicious and filling, and they can be found on tables in Pittsburgh's Hungarian, Polish, and Slovakian... Sign in to see full entry.

These chilly days are getting old, but at least it's not another 2-degree morning. When I went outside to feed my woodland critters, I saw the thermometer read 19 degrees, and there was a light dusting of snow on the ground. It's the perfect day for a hot & spicy Italian Hoagie. Sign in to see full entry.

I added a Tablespoon of Monterey steak seasoning to a pound of ground beef, along with Worcestershire sauce, garlic, and onion powder, and shaped the ground beef into four rectangles. After browning sliced button mushrooms and the patties, I will smother them in mushroom gravy, cover, and simmer... Sign in to see full entry.

I feel fortunate in the fact that everywhere I look in my area there is a train to be found somewhere, either carrying a load or sitting on the tracks, long forgotten about. This guy's whistle has been quieted, and he no longer runs down the tracks. Regardless of his fate, I found him to be... Sign in to see full entry.

Confusing weather has caused many of the missing woodland creatures I enjoy seeing the most to pop in for a quick snack. Not only is my favorite Woodpecker back, but I also had a short visit from our resident Blue Jay. Their appearances tell me that spring is not far away even though Pittsburgh and... Sign in to see full entry.

Our youngest daughter is recently divorced and has started her life over, from a new residence to a new vehicle, and everything in between. We help our three girls when we can, so we purchased her a small Suzuki SUV on January 23 so that she could transport our two grandchildren and make her commute... Sign in to see full entry.

I never get tired of seeing the many creatures who visit my yard each day, and I never know which one will pop in for a visit. We have them all, from skunks to possums, groundhogs, and chipmunks to a large variety of birds, and deer at this time of year. Our resident groundhog, who we call Gussey,... Sign in to see full entry.

Valentine's Day is a special day for couples, and I have loved and adored my better half for 39 years come April. Even though we both work later today, I'm making a simple dinner of country-fried pork chops, white peppered gravy, potatoes, and biscuits. During our candlelight dinner, we will... Sign in to see full entry.

While grocery shopping on Tuesday, I asked John to grab a 3–4-pound chuck roast since he is a meat lover. The plan was to roast it low and slow for 3-4 hours at 325 degrees with potatoes, carrots, and onions for the ultimate fall-apart, cuts-like-butter experience. Once home, I found that the label... Sign in to see full entry.

I have always been a fan of grilled cheese sandwiches and I enjoy a good kosher tuna sandwich. When I worked on the Navy base in the 80s, the enlisted club served tuna melts. It was the first time I ever tried the two combined. The traditional tuna melt uses butter and American or cheddar cheese. I... Sign in to see full entry.