cultures – Stylish Heath

Yesterday, I returned from a quick trip to Pittsburgh for a bit of museum hopping, a little shopping and a visit with family. The Strip is a narrow half-mile tract located off the Allegheny River just outside of the city with converted warehouses that create a vibrant mix of old-style grocers who still offer fresh fruits and vegetables, seafood, meats and spices under one roof. The street is lined with gourmet shops, street stands, and classic eateries.

I stocked up on spices, cheeses and pasta from the Pennsylvania Macaroni Co. Their deli counter offers a great selection of cold cuts and prosciutto is always a must. My nephew and I did a quick round in Grandpa Joe’s Candy Shop for that hard-to-find treat, we even saw candies you cannot find anymore.

Have a wonderful New Year,
Kathleen

There are two teams of Stylish Heath reporters in Malaysia and Singapore this week. New to our group are Terlene and Jay who are consummate travelers representing Wolf Trap for the Performing Arts by teaching a STEM program that Terlene has designed called Movers and Shakers, which incorporates forms of movement and creative dramatics for students with a focus on technology. And our regular reporters, Sean and Tony are there partaking in the arts and foods.

Durian Fruit Festival {photo’s by T3}
An indigenous sweet fruit of the region that is plentiful and extremely ripe, all one need do is peel it back and eat. This red fruit called rambutan is related to lychee and longan fruits.