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𝗔 𝗪𝗲𝗹𝗹 𝗥𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗱 𝗠𝗲𝗮𝗹
Lately I've been not only trying to cook more at home but I've been struggling with what I want to post. I've been trying to eat out less. I guess that needs to change a bit. So instead today you'll be seeing the Beef Short Ribs and Brussel Sprouts I made last week. I seared the short ribs then sous vide them for a while. The sprouts are air fried. Chances are there will be more home cooking this winter while I decide it's too cold to leave the house. Just saying.

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𝙋𝙞𝙩𝙩𝙨𝙗𝙪𝙧𝙜𝙝 𝙒𝙖𝙣𝙩𝙨 𝘿𝙞𝙢 𝙎𝙪𝙢!
Today was Breath of the Wok - @dimsumpgh Pop Up Chapter 2 by @roger_li and not only was it incredibly delicious but there was also a line down the block. I attended it with @yinzhungry412 and @boundless_eats. We only tried about half the pop up menu. The roast duck was so savory and wonton soup had wontons with full shrimp. The dumplings and bao were also fantastic. If anything was proven from today it is that Pittsburgh wants Dim Sum.

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𝑬𝒙𝒑𝒆𝒓𝒊𝒎𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝑳𝒆𝒂𝒓𝒏𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝑩𝒓𝒖𝒏𝒄𝒉!
I love a good shakshuka! I learned today it's surprisingly easy to make at home. I started with some peppers and onions on the stove. Then added fresh garlic and cilantro and some spices like paprika and crushed pepper to give some kick. Then added some quickly roasted crushed tomatoes and tomato paste. Finally I added my eggs on top and finished in the oven. It was a good first attempt. My eggs were a little overcooked. I can't wait to try this one again soon!

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𝗜 𝗡𝗲𝗲𝗱 𝗮 𝗡𝗮𝗽 𝗔𝗳𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗟𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗵
I popped in the other day at @pauliesbbqpgh for lunch and it did not disappoint. I got this overflowing brisket sandwich with spicy BBQ sauce and a side of mac & cheese. The brisket was very flavorful and the mac & cheese was creamy. Definitely going to need to check out some more there.

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I was invited to @rockbottombrewery to try out their new @takisusa flavored food items and their Wicked Elf Ale. The Takis Cheese Sticks Burger and Cheese Sticks pack a spicy punch and are super crispy. The Wicked Elf Ale is a nice Belgian Ale with a butter and liquory flavor and not too strong.

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𝙃𝙖𝙥𝙥𝙮 𝙏𝙝𝙖𝙣𝙠𝙨𝙜𝙞𝙫𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙀𝙫𝙚𝙧𝙮𝙤𝙣𝙚!
I hope everyone is getting an opportunity to eat too much today and spending time with people with the want to spend time. This was my full plate, but now to dessert!
#thanksgiving

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𝗠𝗲𝗮𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗣𝗼𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗪𝗮𝘆 𝘁𝗼 𝗚𝗼!
Last week I got the 24 Hour Brisket at @cinderlandsfoederhouse and it was so soft and tasty. I don't think I ever used my knife. The large slices of meat come on a top a huge mound of German potato salad. Definitely recommend. Also shout out to @feedmepgh who posted this last week right before I was going there and convinced me I needed to order it.

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𝙄 𝙙𝙤𝙣'𝙩 𝙡𝙞𝙠𝙚 𝙢𝙖𝙠𝙞𝙣𝙜 "𝘽𝙚𝙨𝙩 𝙁𝙤𝙤𝙙" 𝙘𝙡𝙖𝙞𝙢𝙨... But The General Tso Chicken at Chinatown Inn Downtown is the best in Pittsburgh. I made this claim in my stories last week and you all overwhelmingly agreed. It's one of the first Chinese Restaurants I visited after moving to Pittsburgh and still one of my favorites. It's also one of the two remaining buildings of what used to be Pittsburgh's Chinatown.

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𝗔𝗹𝗹 𝗔𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗘𝗴𝗴𝘀 𝗕𝗲𝗻𝗻𝘆!
I don't brunch as often as I should. This Eggs Benedict from @cocacafepgh I probably enjoyed months ago. But I love a good Eggs Benny. Definitely one of the few brunches I can't make at home.

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𝗗𝗶𝗱 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗸𝗻𝗼𝘄...
a sandwich could have something other than fried chicken, bacon or a burger patty? Well surprisingly yes! This ahi tuna sandwich from @revelpgh had a nice sear with a peppercorn aioli on a buttered brioche bun. This was a delicious and slightly healthier lunch than I am used to eating.

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𝗙𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗱 𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗰𝗸𝗲𝗻 𝗦𝗮𝗻𝗱𝘄𝗶𝗰𝗵 𝗙𝗧𝗪!
Today was another successful Sunny Side Up Brunch with @pghsandwichsociety and @verylocalpgh! Today was at @roundaboutbrew. It's almost a given I'm going to get their fried chicken! Always so juicy and with a heavy crispy breading. Today was topped with an egg, black garlic aioli and pickles. My brother got the chili with corn bread grilled cheese. These are great events. Highly recommend keeping an eye out for the next one!

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𝗘𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗙𝗮𝗺𝗼𝘂𝘀 𝗡𝗮𝘀𝗵𝘃𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗲 𝗛𝗼𝘁 𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗰𝗸𝗲𝗻!
I was able to set aside some time while I was in Nashville to eat at @hattiebs. I got there just after opening and still had to wait almost an hour in line. The chicken was really good. I definitely recommend trying Hattie B's at least once on a Nashville trip. I got just medium heat and probably could have gone a bit hotter. I also like my fried chicken to be a little more breaded and crispy, but it had a nice breading coated in the sauce.

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