A season for cider

Farnum Hill Semi-dry cider was my choice for this year’s Thanksgiving dinner, and it was a great pairing to our harvest feast.

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homegrown figs

Figs stuffed with goat cheese and wrapped in jamon serrano

At a gathering earlier this fall some people were astonished to hear that

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hidden treasure: Turkish pizza in Dormont

Fethi whips up a Turkish specialty pizza at Giovanni's Pizza & Pasta in Dormont

Some might say that Pittsburgh has a lot to

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giving thanks

Look, Daddy's on TV!

This Thanksgiving season, I have been thankful for–among other things–good food, good friends, and public television–and I got to

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Fat Club on TV

WQED's Pittsburgh 360 filming at Vivo

The first rule of Fat Club is, “There is no Fat Club,” but it’s getting harder to

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winners at Savor Pittsburgh

judge's ballot for Savor Pittsburgh event

Every year towards the end of August a formation of white tents is erected in the parking

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savor pittsburgh

On Thursday, September 2, 2010, Savor Pittsburgh will host its annual culinary competition for “Dish of the Year” to benefit the American Respiratory Alliance

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cherries on the bone

grilled pound cake with "cherries on the bone" (photos courtesy of Christian Kahle)

It’s grilling time again and here at Vivo we take

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tapas night

first course: ajo blanco, chorizo and potato fritter, manchego cheese and tomato confit

A few days ago Vivo hosted its first tapas night.

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fat club in table magazine

Heather Mull photographing dishes in Vivo’s kitchen for Fat Club

Once again it was time for Fat Club. This month an awesome array

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