Pittsburgh has only been "home" for about a year (we hail from the lovely Portland, Oregon and as I type this my musical memory says thank you to Loretta Lynn) but despite missing the peculiar charms of the NW, this town built of iron and molybdenum has been welcoming with perogies, hills, salads made of french fries and a language all of its own. Here are some things you may not have known herald from the land of the three rivers:
Ferris Wheel
Mr Yuk
Big Mac
Zippo Lighter
Daylights Savings Time
Mr Rogers
and a household staple (at least in this region)...Heinz Ketchup
So why not try printing with something a little local? I printed these post cards using my letterpress and a bottle of Heinz ketchup.
The only thing missing is a french fry. If there is anyone feeling regionally jilted or disappointed that Hunt's wasn't used, let me know and I'd be glad to give it a squirt.
Welcome to Pittsburgh! I happened upon your blog today after reading the history of the Strip to my mom over the phone. My husband and I, along with our five children, have recently returned after spending 15 of our 18 years of marriage (so far) in other places; so we're becoming reacquainted with the 'burgh.
ReplyDeleteI hope to attend one of the upcoming markets in either South Side Works or Sewickley, so I hope to see your wares in person!
By the way, I'm a loyal Heinz user, but while living in southern Africa for a year, I fell in love with something called All-Gold. Never Hunt's, though. :-)
I've heard great things about your home town and hope to visit there some day.
Hi Dayna- Thanks for the note! I am curious about All-Gold, how did it taste? And welcome back to the burgh' too. I have three kids and they LOVE it here, such a nice place for families. Please stop by and say hello if you can!
ReplyDeleteMeghan