Sprout & Pea

There’s a first time for every­thing, and last week­end just so hap­pened to be my first time in Pitts­burgh, Penn­syl­va­nia. I spent my Fourth of July explor­ing a new city and relax­ing in a nearby rural sub­urb with good com­pany, deli­cious food, sun­shine, cats, dogs and yes, even the Amish. I even had my first intro­duc­tion to Johnny Cakes (also known as corn­meal pan­cakes) and I can’t wait to get the recipe for this new favorite tasty break­fast treat. Before the fire­works set off and after a lit­tle game of bad­minton, we stuffed our­selves full with burg­ers and hot dogs topped with grilled kale, along­side lentil salad, green beans and an array of other good­ies. Read more: