Cello Cooler

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June 21, 2023

An aerial view of three cello cooler Orangecello cocktails, orange in color. Orangecello cocktail

Your new go-to summer drink has landed. When Orangecello meets lemonade and prosecco in this refreshing Cello Cooler cocktail, prepare for your tastebuds to thank you.

Cello Cooler Cocktail Recipe

INGREDIENTS

2 oz Bella Bambini Orangecello
1.5 oz Whole Foods fresh lemonade
basil leaves for muddling and garnish
1 orange slice
1 oz prosecco or other dry sparkling wine

INSTRUCTIONS

Muddle 1 basil leaf in the bottom of your cocktail shaker. Combine Orangecello and lemonade and shake vigorously. Pour over ice and top with a splash of prosecco. Garnish with fresh basil leaf and orange slice.

Recipe by Justin Matase / Styling by Anna Calabrese / Photography by Dave Bryce

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Yinzercello

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Star Laliberte

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June 21, 2023

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a cocktail garnished with a lemon slice on a dark surface with a carton of Turner's Premium Iced Tea behind it and a bottle of Limoncello.

A simple cocktail with icon written all over it. Think tea and lemonade, the classic Arnold Palmer, named after the Latrobe, Pennsylvania area icon, only better. The classic non-alcoholic beverage gets an upgrade in this tasty summer cocktail. Drinkers beware! This refreshing cocktail goes down easier than a Pittsburgh pierogi slathered in butter and onions.

Yinz: a second-person plural pronoun describing natives or inhabitants of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Yinzercello: a first-rate drink using iconic Pittsburgh flavors of Turner’s Premium Iced Tea and Bella Bambini Limoncello, a premium spirits brand.

Yinzercello Recipe

INGREDIENTS

2 oz Bella Bambini Limoncello
3 oz Turner’s Premium Iced Tea

INSTRUCTIONS

Add limoncello to a shaker full of ice and shake until chilled.
Strain over fresh ice in a chilled glass.
Top with 3 ounces of Turner’s iced tea.
Garnish with a lemon.

Recipe and Styling by Anna Calabrese / Photography by Dave Bryce / Story by Star Laliberte

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Bring these International Outdoor Trends into Your Backyard

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Jordan Snowden

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June 21, 2023

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Stylish Outdoor Furniture, Outdoor trends

Inspired by a recent trip to Maison&Objet, Paris’s influential design show, TABLE contributor Stephen Treffinger curates a French salût to the great outdoors. These outdoor trends are available online or at local retailers. With his selections, you can turn your open-air living space into a stylish oasis.

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Et Voilà: Color!

There was plenty of deep, satisfying color for the outdoors at Maison&Objet, a twice-annual design industry exhibition. The palette ranged from the unusual and sophisticated to the primary and approachable. Powder-coated finishes give everything a clean and modern look. Shown above: Fermob’s Bellevie table and Surprising chairs in a scant sampling of the many colors available on a seasonal basis. fermobusa.com

Summer Muse

Based on the famous Teste di Moro from the picturesque Sicilian town of Caltagirone (frequently seen in HBO’s The White Lotus), these handcrafted ceramic sculptures are one-of-a-kind and a stunning way to welcome guests … and perhaps to scare off your enemies. Shown above: Il Caciuoffolo, one of many ingenious, exuberant shapes on offer. ovodem.com

Beautiful Barbecues

Even though we Americans consider ourselves the champions of barbecue, Europeans understand a thing or two about making the equipment look fabulous. Behold these stylish and colorful grills that are way beyond the typical backyard fare. Shown above: Everdure’s CUBE™ portable charcoal grill. Available in five colors at everdurebyheston.com.

Resplendent in Red

The Eames table, designed in 1964, remains as fresh and modern today as it was 50 years ago. Reissued by Herman Miller x Hay, it’s available at Weisshouse in two colors. weisshouse.com

Like the Sun

French dinnerware maker Jars offers its Tourron collection in several colors. Rendered in reactive glazes, this most radiant shade of sunny orange lends its lovely light to your summer table. jarsceramistes.com

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Backyard Noir

Outdoor furniture in black (and deep gray) was everywhere in Paris, and we love this development. It’s unexpected—striking and graphic by day, mysterious and barely there by night, elegant outdoors or in. An added bonus is that tableware looks great against a black backdrop. Shown above: Fermob’s Luxembourg side chair, table, and bar cart in black, one of a wide range of color options. fermobusa.com

These Chairs Are Everywhere!

Found in cafés and bistros, parks, and plazas in Paris and throughout the world, Fermob’s classic metal bistro chair is simple, portable, and ubiquitous. The original was designed by Édouard Leclerc and patented in 1889, which makes it the same age as the Eiffel Tower. It became instantly popular with café owners in Paris because it could be quickly folded up and easily stored, allowing owners to avoid paying tax for furnished outdoor areas. In the US, you can find the chairs in NYC’s Bryant Park in classic green and Seattle’s Occidental Park in bright chartreuse yellow. Twenty-four colors are available, depending on the season.

The Luxembourg chair was made for the eponymous Parisian gardens in 1923 and has become an icon in its own right. It was commissioned by France’s Senate and spread from the park to other places in the city. In 1990, Fermob became the official supplier of the chairs to the Luxembourg Gardens, Tuileries, and Palais-Royal gardens, as well as other green spaces around the city. It comes in the same wide array of colors as the bistro chair.

Dark and Textured

The shape of Ethnicraft’s teak Bok outdoor chair is inspired by goat horns. It’s just as tough and durable. Shown above in oak black, it’s available in three finishes. ethnicraft.com

Lounge-worthy

The powder-coated aluminum two-seat August bench by Serax is elegant enough for both inside and outside. Designed by Vincent Van Duysen as part of a larger collection for a Belgian hotel, the shape is beautifully minimalistic and free of distractions. Available in the US through finnishdesignshop.com.

Sleek as a Thoroughbred

Designed by Claudio Dondoli and Marco Pocci for Ligne Roset, the elements of molded and lacquered polyurethane and powder-coated aluminum are perfectly color-matched in the Petra chair for a sleek and modern presentation. ligne-roset.com

Get Natural

Merci Beaucoup!

Serax’s Merci collection is a collaboration between this Belgian design powerhouse and the visionary Parisian boutique, Merci. The high sides of these easy-to-hold rectangular plates keep food where it belongs as you carry it from kitchen to outdoor table. Sophisticated glazes look at home in both lush gardens and minimal terraces. Available in the United States at food52.com.

Ingenious Angles

Planes and angles rendered in all-weather wicker bend and bisect into expert folds over a metal frame. The design creates a cocoon-like seat of comfort and style while making a striking statement outdoors or in any interior. Available at Today’s Home. todayshomeinc.com

Peacock Tendencies

The Nima peacock chair by Made Goods, handcrafted of faux rattan, recalls balmy film noir evenings of Singapore Slings, ceiling fans, and the tropical mystique. A pair will imbue your outdoor space with immediate sophistication. Available at Antiquarian Shop. antiquarianshop.com

Bowl of Fire

Vintage metal shaped into vessels for fire or plants. These shapely beauties are available at the new Twin Pine boutique in Sewickley, as well as the Wexford location. twin-pine.com

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Smoky Blueberry Peach Crisp

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Abdul Rafay

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June 21, 2023

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An aerial shot of a Smoky Blueberry Peach Crisp sitting in a cast iron pan, on top of a wooden cutting board.

Embrace a touch of smoky sophistication with this Blueberry and Peach Crisp, perfect any special evening. Whether you wield a full-blown smoker or simply a well-stocked liquor cabinet, you can infuse this beloved dessert with a subtle, intriguing smoky flavor. The secret lies in the scotch, which adds a complex depth to the sweet, juicy peaches and vibrant blueberries. It’s an innovative twist that transforms a classic comfort into an unforgettable culinary experience.

Looking for More Smokiness in This Blueberry Peach Crisp?

If you’re looking to up the smoky flavor in our Blueberry Peach Crisp beyond just the scotch and you have smoker available then you’re in luck. If you bake the crisp ahead of time and then gently heat it in your smoker before serving, you’ll receive an extra layer of smoky flavor. This allows the dessert to absorb even more of that tantalizing essence.

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Smoky Blueberry Peach Crisp

Author: Quelcy Kogel

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Description

Smoky flavors aren’t just for savory recipes anymore.

Ingredients

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For the filling:

6 large peaches
1 cup blueberries
1/2 cup scotch
1/4 cup honey
2 tbsp cornstarch
2 tsp cinnamon
1 tsp almond extract
1 ½ tbsp lemon juice

For the topping:

1/2 cup buckwheat flour
1/2 cup spelt flour
1/2 cup rolled oats
1/2 cup organic brown sugar
1/2 tsp smoked sea salt (or regular salt)
3/4 cup unsalted butter, cut into small cubes

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Instructions

Combine the filling ingredients in a bowl and toss to distribute evenly. Set aside.
In a large bowl, mix the topping ingredients until combined.
Transfer the filling to a 12-inch cast-iron skillet. Crumble the topping over the filling.
Bake for 20-30 minutes until the topping is golden brown and the filling is thick and bubbling, about 1 hour.
Serve warm with a mascarpone dollop and a smoked maple syrup drizzle.

Recipe, Styling, and Story by Quelcy Kogel
Photography by Matt Dayak

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Crush Cocktail, Inspired by Dave Matthews Band

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Star Laliberte

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June 20, 2023

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a deep red cocktail in a hanging glass with a small bird hole type opening with a dark background and smoke

Right side up or upside down? It’s real, even though it feels like you’re dreaming. This rum-based cocktail, inspired by Dave Matthews Band’s “Crush,” will leave you sitting, smoking and feeling… well, you know. This is the third cocktail in our 2023 Summer Concert Cocktail Series.

Crush Cocktail Recipe, Inspired by Dave Matthews Band

INGREDIENTS

2 oz Bacardi White Rum
1 ½ oz blueberry simple syrup
½ oz freshly squeezed lemon juice
¼ oz Triple Sec
6 fresh blueberries (recipe below)
Tbsp fresh Pomegranate Seeds

INSTRUCTIONS

Add lemon juice, fresh blueberries, and pomegranate seeds to a cocktail shaker and muddle.
Add ice, Bacardi, blueberry simple syrup, and Triple Sec, and shake vigorously until well chilled.
Strain using a fine mesh strainer into your glass. Add ice if preferred.
To garnish, add a lemon wheel slice to pick and lay pomegranate seeds inside wheel.

Blueberry Simple Syrup Recipe

INGREDIENTS

1 cup fresh blueberries
½ cup water
½ sugar
Tiny pinch of pink Himalayan salt

INSTRUCTIONS

In a small saucepan, bring water and sugar to a boil, stirring until the sugar is dissolved.
Add blueberries and a tiny pinch of salt to the saucepan and stir to coat the blueberries.
Turn the heat to medium-low. Allow the berries to simmer on low for about 10 minutes. Do not stir them during the simmering.
Remove the saucepan from the heat and allow the berries and syrup to cool completely to room temperature.
Once cool, strain using a fine mesh strainer into a container. Do not press on the berries while straining.
Refrigerate. The syrup will last up to 2 weeks, as is, in the refrigerator, or if you add a tablespoon of vodka or rum, it will last longer.

Recipe by Sarah Cascone / Styling by Anna Calabrese / Photography by Dave Bryce / Story by Star Laliberte

Try these other cocktails in our Summer Concert Series:
Summer’s In Your Blood Cocktail, inspired by Boygenius
Lover Cocktail, inspired by Taylor Swift

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Summer Squash Galette

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Keith Recker

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June 20, 2023

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An aerial view of summer Squash Galette sitting on a baking sheet with one slice cut out. To the right are three silver forks on a plate, with the missing piece on a plate below the forks.

Spice up your summer squash with Italian sausage and mozzarella! Store-bought dough makes this galette an easy choice for summer dinners. (Plus a perfect way to utilize any abundance of yellow squash in your life.)

Summer Squash Galette Recipe

INGREDIENTS

3 zucchini, sliced lengthwise, 1/4” thick
3 yellow squash, sliced into rounds, 1/4” thick
3/4 cup olive oil
2 cups grated Mozzarella
1 1/2 cups Italian sausage, cooked, crumbled, and drained
1 sheet Phyllo or puff pasty dough
Salt and pepper

INSTRUCTIONS

Preheat oven to 350.
Defrost one roll of store-bought phyllo or puff pastry dough. Spray a cookie tray with non-stick cooking spray. Spread the dough across the tray.
Toss zucchini and yellow squash slices in olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Grill them until tender but not mushy. Let cool on a flat plate.
Sautee Italian sausage until browned. Drain.
Brush olive oil over the phyllo. Spread cheese evenly over the dough. Sprinkle sausage over the cheese. Place sliced zucchini and yellow squash on top.
Bake for approximately 25 minutes or until phyllo is golden brown and cheese is melted. Serve your summer squash galette with a glass of chilled red!

Story, Recipe, and Photography by Keith Recker

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Vegetable Soup

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June 20, 2023

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Vegetable Soup in a metal bowl with a spoon and green leaves on the sides, includes zucchini and yellow squash.

Vegetable soup is soul-soothing goodness, perfect for long wintery days or stormy summer nights (especially when you need to use up the yellow squash and zucchini from your garden).

Vegetable Soup Recipe

INGREDIENTS

3-quart homemade bone broth 1 zucchini, diced
1 yellow squash, diced
1 can crushed tomatoes, diced 1 red onion, diced
1⁄2 head cauliflower, cut into small pieces Salt and pepper to taste
1 tbsp olive oil

INSTRUCTIONS

In a large pot, heat olive oil and add in chopped veggies, brown slightly.
Pour in diced tomatoes and bone broth, cook until vegetables are tender.
Season with salt and pepper.
Serve vegetable soup with shredded parmesan on top and crusty bread.

Recipe and Styling by Anna Calabrese / Photography by Dave Bryce

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The Kitchen is Life of the Party in this Pittsburgh Home

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Keith Recker

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June 20, 2023

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The interior of a kitchen with a granite waterfall island counter, and pink/orange looking drinks sitting on top. Behind the island is another countertop with four bottles of champagne. — Donna Tidwell’s kitchen is made for a party. Photography by Dave Bryce.

Tucked into the rolling green fields outside Ligonier, realtor Donna Tidwell’s home draws in friends and neighbors like a beacon. Donna’s warm, relaxed style is part of the attraction, but the kitchen completes the picture. It was built precisely to host a party.

The house flows easily from the living room to the kitchen and beyond to the dining area, beckoning guests to move first to drinks, then to Chef Alekka’s hors d’oeuvres, and then from one smiling conversation to another.

“We wanted an open concept with voluminous spaces. To achieve that, we had to remodel what was here. We removed the walls that separated the kitchen from the rest of the living space. We also removed the existing ceiling and the attic to create the current 14-foot vaulted one. Eventually, we also widened the kitchen by grabbing part of the garage to allow for the large islands that we desired,” says Donna. “Our mission was to have living room, dining room, and kitchen flow seamlessly together in a comfortable way.”

The hostess with the mostest, Donna Tidwell, gathered her near and dear to enjoy her kitchen and to taste the delicious hors d’oeuvres of Chef Alekka.

The twin waterfall islands are surfaced in a unique schist granite with a leather finish. The perimeter countertops were custom-made of solid rolled steel with a lacquer finish, reflecting light onto white glass backsplashes. The appliances are stainless steel JennAir models, including the streamlined 36-inch induction cooktop with a Kohler pot filler.

“We designed and built LED strip lights located over the islands in a way that provides maximum task lighting without shining directly into our eyes,” Donna adds, rightly proud of a noticeable detail of this long and complicated project she personally guided and monitored. The almost-invisible fixtures cast pools of light that are not mere task-lighting: they attract guests into the kitchen. Their glow, as well as Chef Alekka’s delicious hors d’oeuvres, emphasized the kitchen’s role as the center of this party.

The kitchen’s details are modern and simple… because they are the stage upon which many a party is built.

Starting with Gazpacho Shooters and a glass of bubbly, the crew moved on to Smoked Salmon Blini, Crab & Avocado Brioches, two kinds of crostini, tender potatoes topped with creme fraiche and crispy shallots, and fresh radishes served French-style with salt and butter.

Reluctant to leave and drive back to Pittsburgh, we were assured of summertime invitations, which we look forward to.

The food and a bit of sparkling wine brought people and place to a new level.

Chef Alekka’s Cocktail Party Menu

Gazpacho Shooters with Parmesan & Cayenne Twists
Baby Yukon Gold Potatoes stuffed with Crème Fraîche topped with Crispy Shallots & Chives
Smoked Salmon Blini
Crab & Avocado on Mini Brioche Bites
Crostini with Burrata and Mashed Fava Bean, Lemon Zest & Red Pepper Flake Garnish
Crostini with Crispy Pancetta, Asparagus, Burrata & Lemon Zest
Radishes with Butter, Maldon Sea Salt & Herbed Olive Oil

Chef Alekka prepared a gorgeous array of finger foods to complement the sparkling wine, and to delight both eye and palate.

Appliance list by DON’S APPLIANCES

JENN-AIR 36″ PRO STYLE FRENCH DOOR REFRIGERATOR
JENN-AIR 30″ WARMING DRAWER
WHIRLPOOL 30″ FREESTANDING RANGE
JENN-AIR 72″ COUNTER-DEPTH FRENCH DOOR REFRIGERATOR
JENN-AIR 15 “BUILT-IN UNDER-COUNTER ICE MAKER
THERMADOR 24” BUILT-IN DISHWASHER

Story Keith Recker / Photography by Dave Bryce / Food by Chef Alekka / Food Styling Styling Nina Gleason

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This article appeared in the Spring 2022 issue of Pittsburgh’s Finest Kitchens.

How to Pittsburgh: Local Architecture & Public Art

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Kylie Thomas

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June 20, 2023

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Exteriors of The Andy Warhol Museum, Fallingwater, and City of Asylum. Local Architecture in Pittsburgh

Lauren Shuty, social media fellow for The Warhol Academy’s new fellowship program in the North Shore’s Pop District, shares some of the region’s local architecture and public art as showcased in TABLE Magazine‘s How to Pittsburgh issue.

Featured Spots:

The Andy Warhol Museum
Fallingwater
City of Asylum
Aaronel deRoy Gruber

Check out all of TABLE’s How to Pittsburgh highlights: https://bit.ly/3MAovkQ

Summer’s In Your Blood Cocktail, Inspired by Boygenius

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Star Laliberte

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June 19, 2023

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2 cocktail glasses rimmed with tajin and fanned strawberries over a gradient of red/orange cocktail on a brown wood table with a lime wedge and jalapeño slices. A Boygenius inspired cocktail

“You can’t help but become the sun” when you’re sipping on Summer’s In Your Blood, a cocktail inspired by Boygenius’ True Blue. Step away from unpredictable moments and sip on a cocktail with your besties while feeling the vibe of Julien Baker, Phoebe Bridgers, and Lucy Dacus, the trio who make up this American indie rock supergroup. This is the second cocktail in our 2023 Summer Cocktail Concert Series.

Summer’s In Your Blood Cocktail Recipe, Inspired by Boygenius

INGREDIENTS

1.5 oz Woodford Reserve Bourbon
½ oz freshly squeezed lime juice
6 slices of fresh strawberries
2-3 thin slices of fresh jalapeño
3 oz Bundaberg ginger beer
Tajin for rim
Lime wedge
Whole strawberry, cut into a fan

INSTRUCTIONS

Use a lime wedge to wet half of the rim of the glass, then dip the rim into Tajin.
Add the lime juice, sliced strawberries, and sliced jalapeño to your glass. (If less heat is preferred, remove the seeds and inner pith of the jalapeno before muddling.) Muddle all together.
Add ice to the glass, then pour in bourbon and ginger beer.
Stir together.
Cut a whole strawberry into a fan and place onto a pick to garnish your cocktail.

Recipe by Sarah Cascone / Styling by Anna Calabrese / Photography by Dave Bryce / Story by Star Laliberte

Try our Taylor Swift cocktail, Lover

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