So I sit here, in a typical Pittsburgh row home (read drafty with a random toilet or shower in the basement) trying to narrow in on the direction of this blog. I don't know that there's going to a rigid, linear progression, but more of a celebration of the things I love. There will be lots of hiking, biking, sewing, and Pittsburgh. Oh, and food. Cooking and eating. All of this with Pictures to go along with them.

Pittsburgh is not my first home. I am originally from Maryland. In the summer of 2001 I moved to the greater Pittsburgh area but had spent the 15 years prior to that living in a small community at the head of the Chesapeake Bay. I missed it and at first, I was not a fan of the burgh. I still miss Maryland, but not as much. I also like Pittsburgh way more than I used to, but that may be because it wasn't about the city, it was about that I don't like living in the suburbs. Personal choices and what not.

Seeing as I'm not a fan, you won't be seeing much of the suburbs here. What you will see is a good amount of the city as well as the amazing natural resources in the area including the great state and national parks. I also love cooking and eating food. I'm hoping to have a showcasing of both food I cook as well as the awesome food that the city has to offer.

I'm looking forward to sharing with you and, hopefully, hearing back from you!