Polska Laska Pittsburgh

Hi, Dziekuje (pronounced jen-koo-yeh) is thank you in Polish.  What an amazing lunch for us…”

Lunch photos by my friend
and blog follower Tookie
Pierogis, Haluski, Golobki, Sour Cream

Polska Laska Sharpsburg 1100 N Canal St

An Outdoor Oven at Kezele-Vino

Experience “Rural Tourism” and delicious food at Kezele-Vino “The Kezele family founded rural tourism based on the family tradition of preparing cauldrons and producing wine. On the property, visitors can enjoy wooden houses that are around 100 years old, where they can enjoy dishes from local cuisine and wine from their own cellar . The experience of a real farm is rounded off by a wonderful view of the vineyards, a stable with domestic animals and an ethnographic collection with wonderful antiquities.”

Different methods of cooking
Desserts- Chocolate pancakes and dumplings with plums Sour cream and sugar

Peruvian Folk Art on Walnut Street

These bright colors caught my eye as I walked by the storefront of La Feria on Walnut Street.

It’s a restaurant too.

Shot horizontally. Fingers crossed it doesn’t somersault.

Anyone Still Collect Matchbooks?

Anyone still collect matchbooks? Do restaurants still have them in a large glass snifter for the taking? I know people who’ve collected colorful and interesting ones from fancy or fun establishments-but years ago.

Brides and Grooms names on matchbook covers were once a popular wedding favor.

I saw this matchbook at my son and DIL’s home, and wasn’t sure how long they’ve had it. I keep the same brand of kitchen matches in a drawer- like box.

La Esquina, New York City

CORNER   Ben H. at WordPress created the weekly photo challenge

La Esquina, New York City  114 Kenmare Street,  Soho – seemed a perfect response.

I was standing catty-corner(ed), watching traffic whiz by, taking a few photographs when I was visiting my sister.corner4 762corner3 761cornercorner2 760

I’m not in NYC today- from the archives.

Eggs in One Basket

Eggs in one basket

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Signs at the Double Wide Grill

Signs at the  Double Wide Grill on Carson Street.

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Grid: Weekly Photo Challenge

In response to Michelle W. Daily Post’s weekly photo challenge: “Grid.”

shot with iPhone this evening specifically for the challenge.

Park Brugges

Just Hours Left to Support Superior Motors Community Restaurant and Farm Ecosystem

http://kck.st/189WnyE  click the KICKSTARTER link to get the latest update.

Upped my pledge and watched the numbers change!  Great idea Jen S.

11:06 update Sunday night

1,426backers
$234,358 pledged of $250,000 goal
24 hours to go

p.s. 10:51 update Sunday night– I  have to go to bed to get up for school   Looks like it is going to be “a go” for sure.  Very exciting.

1,408 backers
$232,558 pledged of $250,000 goal
25 hours to go

7:05 PM update Sunday night

1,139 backers
$206,883 pledged of $250,000 goal
28 hours to go

Thanks to my former colleague Jane McK – the one who initially shared a link about this project.

The 1000 donor mark was reached this afternoon.

The clock is ticking down but pledges have increased as of today.  People want to be a part of something positive.  Although my pledge was modest, I thought that blogging about the incredible effort being made would be another way to contribute.

I received a message from the KICKSTARTER update about using whatever networks you have to get the word out.  I’d posted the request on FB a couple of times.  Then I thought, BLOG IT!

I know even blog readers in South Africa, Australia, the UK and  Croatia will cheer Chef Sousa on in spirit and hope his goal is reached by midnight tomorrow night.   No bank will lend the money necessary due to the location!

Trying to reach the $250,000 goal for the

Superior Motors: Community Restaurant & Farm Ecosystem

and getting close.  There’s a deadline!  11:59 PM Monday January 6th

It will mean a lot to the Braddock community to have Chef Kevin Sousa’s restaurant supported and launched.

What Kevin posted earlier this afternoon

“We are humbled and proud to announce the support of Rob Stephany of The Heinz Endowments who has graciously committed $40,000 towards the job training facet of Superior Motors if we are able to reach our fundraising goal of $250,000. Therefore, if successful, we would have nearly $300,000 to put towards the project with an extra $40,000 committed expressly to training young people to work in the culinary arts.

“Rob is a living, working legend in economic development. To have his support is beyond humbling. Kevin and I are incredibly honored and grateful.” – Mayor John Fetterman

Superior Motors also recently secured a prominent mention in one of the premier food publications in the nation, Food & Wine Magazine.”  click Build a Restaurant Revive a Town

Here’s the KICKSTARTER link

And a sample from the KICKSTARTER site- pledge amount with what you will receive in return for your pledge

Pledge $100 or more 89 backers    (Long-Distance Supporter)
Limited edition Braddock T-shirt “Build it Back up” on the front “Rebuilding 15104” on the back, designed by Braddock Youth Project + Exclusive access to an online gallery of Mathew Hodgman high resolution Braddock photographs which will be available to do with as you wish + Our gratitude displayed on the Superior Motors website + A huge thank you on our Facebook page + A personalized tweet commemorating your pledge

or

FLY in for this one

“Pledge $3,000 or more    1 backer

Dinner at home with Kevin Sousa. Chef Sousa will prepare a custom designed tasting menu for you and up to three guests in the convenience of your own home (only available in greater Pittsburgh area). We take care of everything including clean up + Signed and numbered 11×14 fine art print of your choice from Matthew Hodgman’s Braddock Gallery delivered to you+ Exclusive access to an online gallery of Matthew Hodgman high resolution Braddock photographs which will be available to do with as you wish + Our gratitude displayed on the Superior Motors website + A huge thank you on our Facebook page + A personalized tweet commemorating your pledge + Your name on our dedication wall for all of those in support of this project.

Estimated delivery: Apr 2014″
 

When Ann’s son, Aaron Myers had an art show at the UnSmoke Systems Artspace across the parking lot, I took this photograph.  You can see the words MOTOR CO. on the brick building on the left.  That’s the location of the Superior Motors Community Restaurant.

Superior Motors Braddock

It’s Cold Outside!

This is the first meal I ate in Zagreb when I visited Matty.  I must have had the spoon in my hand when I took the photo?

Thought this bowl of hot soup looked inviting for this way below freezing January night. I shot all those vacation pics with a Canon 20D and I miss that camera.  The shutter eventually failed and I even had it repaired but it failed again.  I just liked that camera.

 

 

Chicken Soup