Food(less) Journey

Went to Mercurio's to use my Groupon and had this plate of deliciousness. Antipasto Plate...yummmmm.....   Several types of olives, red pepper, spicy pickled banana peppers and 2 toasts.   Delicious!   Coconut Crack....   Here is a nice little snack aptly named Coconut Crack. The coconut butter was quite addictive on its own (or with apple). But something about heating it and drizzling on cracklebred then drizzling with honey that takes it over the edge.   The coconut butter is raw and organic and as we all know is totally a yummy coworker!   For the newbies reading: A yummy coworker is a food that is as delicious as it is nutritious.   Notice the word "crack" in the name..don't say i didn't warn you.. Easy dinner.... Red lentils (1/4 c lentils prepared according to the package) with warmed tomatoes (1/2 c) and "Mexican blend" seasoning  (1T). Served over tortilla chips. Try not to...

It was like a crazy Gelato weekend! I went to two different Gelato places in one weekend. How odd is that? Did I have Gelato? No Why? Because this is America and Americans don't seem to make Soy Gelato as freely as Italians. Oddly enough. But I had loads of Sorbetto to sop up my tears. That makes no sense..... Mercurio's I have been wanting to try Mercurio's in Shadyside for a while.. Well, since I heard they had a wood fired oven for making their pizzas Oh baby! You know you can't recreate the taste of Firenze without some fire! That slight charring of the crust adds flavor and character to the pie. I'm sweating a bit just thinking about the taste-bud overload. August 18th I finally got my chance to go! Raspberry Sorbetto And how cute is the little cup? I would show you the pizza, but I ate the whole thing No worries. I went to a 2 hour line dancing class after. Tee hee hee.... But I can tell you i...