January 2012 Once again, thank the bon Dieu for La Gourmandine's presence in Pittsburgh and their adherence to tradition. January 6th began with my youngest coworker under the kitchen table…
January 2012 Sometimes the kitchen feels like a canvas and a splatter of paint applied without a precise plan. There's a goal for exploration and an intended color scheme, but…
December 2011 The Beautiful... Terrain is to the home and garden what Anthropologie is to the wardrobe: a never ending wish list! To look at their websites is a self-induced…
December 2011 "If you guys are early risers, I'd love to get brunch at Morning Glory at 10th and Fitzwater," was the text my friend Mike sent me during my…
December 2011 Tears. I nearly had them in my eyes when I read the menu for Village Whiskey in Philadelphia. Just try to read a few phrases like "maple bourbon…
January 21, 2012 Today I am feeling extra special and thankful for all the really good people in my life as they send me the best of wishes. But I'm…
December 2011 Finally venturing home for the holidays also meant time to play and explore in Philadelphia! This installment of Quelcadelphia is all about the drinking- both the uppers and…
December 2011 In between the memory lane emanating from my parent's house during the holidays and the perfect New Year's hiatus, there was a brief adventure spell in Quelcadelphia! It…