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Dave DeSimone Columns

Raise a wee dram of a fine single malt with the old man

By Tribune-Review
Every father, in candid moments, cannot help acknowledging a soft spot for a wee nip of fine Scotch whisky. Scotland native and now Pittsburgh-based barman John White offers insights to Scotch whisky’s potent, enduring charms. “When I thought about hobbies, …

Screw-cap wines have more going for them than convenience

Fire up the grill for easy meals that pair well with wine

Pause to remember, celebrate veterans with cookout favorites

Top-notch white Burgundies are a relative bargain in Pa.

Treat Mom to a meal with wine for her special day

Jessica Walliser Columns

Garden Q&A: Several plants meet needs for Pittsburgh newcomer

By Tribune-Review
Q: I am a newcomer to Western Pennsylvania, and I need your advice. I have an area along a walkway that is about 2 feet …

Garden apps dig deeper for experts, novices

Garden Q&A: pachysandra susceptible to blight

Taking care of the ‘bad guys’ in the garden from the ground up

Garden Q&A: Growing under trees can be difficult

Tiny hummingbirds can be a big, sweet treat this summer

Meandering Columns

Just be the love, the rest will take care of itself

By Michael O'Hare
Think I’ll color this man father I think I’ll color him love — “Color Him Father, ” 1969 hit by The Winstons ——— Father’s Day. Dad. Pop. Pop Pop. Pap Pap. Grampa. Gramps There are no doubt other names and …

Only thing that never changes is everything changes’

Summertime and the livin’ can be easy

Best things on sea of life still free

Dealing some straight talk on Mother’s Day

There’s that meaning of life thing again

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