October 03, 2022

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As a big whiskey drinker I'm looking for ways to t

As a big whiskey drinker I'm looking for ways to try out PA made spirits and find new cocktails. I decided to use my bottle of @nomaddistillingco Tapped Maple Whiskey to create a Maple Marshmallow Old Fashioned. Nomad Distilling Co is based on Williamsport and they just opened up a tasting room in Jim Thorpe. I got this bottle as I was driving across the state a few months back. This cocktail has 3 parts Tapped Maple Whiskey and 1 part homemade marshmallow simple syrup. I know mine was a little too thick because I boiled it down too much. I added a little more maple syrup and stirred. I garnished with some toasted marshmallows. This created a sweet, butter cocktail with a little bit of Fall in mind.

Nomad Distilling Co ships to PA and NY and they will be at a bunch of festivals across PA in October.
Easton Garlic Fest - October 1st-2nd
Pennsylvania Cannabis Festival - Kutztown - October 1st-2nd
Croctoberfest - Clyde Peeling's Reptiland - October 1st
Pickle Me Poconos - October 1st
Fall Craft Show - Ard's Farm - October 2nd
Fort Ligonier Days 2022 - October 14, 15, 16

𝗦𝘁𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗦𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗠𝘆 𝗙𝗮𝘃𝗼𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗲 𝗦𝗮𝗻𝗱𝘄𝗶𝗰𝗵𝗲𝘀
I stopped by @strangerootsbeer and @pghsandwichsociety before a concert at @mrsmallstheatre for some great bites and brews. I've been a fan of the PGH Sandwich Society Nashville Hot Chicken sandwich for ages, but really all there sandwiches are great. Having a full time kitchen at Strange Roots really let's them create a great menu. We split the Relic Ale which just has a little fermented flavor.

Giveways closed! 𝗧𝘂𝗽𝗲𝗹𝗼 𝗧𝗼

Giveways closed!
𝗧𝘂𝗽𝗲𝗹𝗼 𝗧𝗼𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝗚𝗶𝗳𝘁 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝗚𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗮𝘄𝗮𝘆
@tupelohoneycafe sent me a Boozy Turkey cocktail infusion kit to make a cocktail at home and join them in a #TupeloToast. This bourbon cocktail is a variation on their Boozy Rooster which is like an old fashioned. I really picked up the orange and cherry flavors after it sat for 3 days infusing in my fridge. I really like the food and cocktails at Tupelo Honey. Their fried chicken is delicious. As part of the toast, I also have a $25 gift card to Tupelo Honey to giveaway!

I'll be picking a winner the evening of Sunday September 25 so don't wait to enter! I will tag the winner in my stories. I will not create a new account to announce the winner. I will not DM the winner. This scam is happening a lot lately so don't fall for it.

To enter the giveaway you need to do the following:
1) Follow @alexeatstoomuch & @tupelohoneycafe
2) Like this post
3) Tag a friend to toast. Multiple comments is multiple entries.

I visited @lapalapapgh this weekend with a few oth

I visited @lapalapapgh this weekend with a few other foodies for a great great Mexican brunch. We sampled a selection of different brunch items that are typically found in Mexico City. Everything was delicious and a great alternative to going out for bacon and eggs yet again.
Items tasted:
- Chilequiles
- Molletes
- Enfrijoladas
- Huevos Rancheros
- Potatoes and Refried Beans
- Mimosa
- Michelada

Dinner last night was salmon and broccoli on the g

Dinner last night was salmon and broccoli on the grill. I coated the salmon with olive oil and a citrus and herb seasoning. The broccoli I drizzled with olive oil and seasoned with a bunch of stuff to give it a little kick. The salmon was tender, juicy and delicious. Broccoli wasn't bad either.

𝗕𝗲𝗲𝗿 𝗙𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗮𝗹

𝗕𝗲𝗲𝗿 𝗙𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗮𝗹 𝗧𝗶𝗰𝗸𝗲𝘁 𝗚𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗮𝘄𝗮𝘆 🍺🎟️
I'm going to the All Star Beer and Wine Festival at PNC Park on Saturday October 1 and you can too. I attended this first year and I'm excited to go back this year, see all the improvements and taste a lot of great beers. They will have 125+ beers, wines and cocktails to sample, pretzel necklaces, live music, walk around the bases and hanging with the Pirate Parrot. There is a day session and an evening session to work with your schedule.
I'm giving away 2 GA tickets to the festival.

I'll be picking a winner the evening of Wednesday September 21 so don't wait to enter! I will tag the winner in my stories. I will not create a new account to announce the winner. I will not DM the winner. This scam is happening a lot lately so don't fall for it.

To enter the giveaway you need to do the following:
1) Follow @alexeatstoomuch & @allstarfestivals
2) Like this post
3) Tag a beer drinking friend. Multiple comments is multiple entries.

𝗥𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗧𝗲𝘅𝗮𝘀 𝗥𝗼

𝗥𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗧𝗲𝘅𝗮𝘀 𝗥𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱𝘂𝗽
I just got back from spending 8 days in rural Texas for work. Most of my meals were catered buffet style between work sessions and meetings. However we did get to step out for some things and our hotel actually had a decent restaurant.
1) Whataburger - Wow! Ok I see the hype. This is the Double Meat Large Whataburger with two 5" beef patties, cheese and bacon. It's like 2000 calories but I could eat these all the time.
2-6) These are all from the nice restaurant in town. We went there twice in the 8 days. The first is Chicken Fried Venison. Oh wow that was good. Second is my Ribeye. Not bad, very tender but a little on the thin side. Third is a chocolate pistachio bundt cake. Fourth is a bread pudding. The cocktail is a Blackberry Smash. The desserts were both fantastic.
7-8) These are from the Hotel restaurant. I ordered Chicken Fried Steak before knowing the other restaurant had the chicken fried venison. Then I got the Fish, Shrimp and Chips another night.
9) Waffle House - It was food. This was an old Waffle House. The B heath department rating on the wall says it all.

#tbt to the @pittsburghmagazine Whiskey and Fine S

#tbt to the @pittsburghmagazine Whiskey and Fine Spirits Festival last month. There was lots of cool lounges and experiences set up around the room at @riverscasinopgh and a full buffet of food. I never got a photo of myself and all the people I was with. I only seemed to just take lots of video of all these beautiful bottles of liquor. I got to taste and enjoy many great bottles of scotch, bourbon, tequila, vodka, gin and more.

Finally getting around to posting a my dinner from

Finally getting around to posting a my dinner from @gi_jinpgh a couple of weeks ago. I've been swamped and out of town. There were a bunch of new seasonal items on the menu. We got just about all of them. We did the Salmon Crudo, Heirloom Tomatoes with Tuna, Red Crab Dip, and the updated Belief Tataki. We also had to add Toro Sashimi and the Silk Chocolate Torte as always because they are amazing.

Last night was the annual @oneday_toremember One B

Last night was the annual @oneday_toremember One Bite One Day event. This has become one of my favorite foodie events. This amazing organization brings together lots of local restaurants and distilleries to show of their food and spirits. Some of my favorite bites were from @deadfish.pgh with a Thai seasoned sausage, @theparlordimsumpgh with a Jade Dumpling and @themontereypub with bangers and mash but everyone brought their A game!
One Day to Remember is a fantastic organization which provides fully paid for memorable experiences to a family where a parent has a terminal or life altering illness. One Bite One Day is their biggest fundraiser of the year and proceeds from the event help fund these experiences for the families. I definitely recommend checking them out to learn more.

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