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08 May. 2021

Pittsburgh Parks Volunteer Day

Last month, on April 7th, ten Simpson|McCrady employees joined with the Pittsburgh Parks planting trees and mulching along the entrance and walkways on McKinley Park. They spent a nice spring afternoon helping to beautify one of the many Pittsburgh Parks. We are grateful to have had the opportunity to make a little piece of

12 Mar. 2021

Employee Spotlight: Laura Urso

Laura is from Livingston, New Jersey and goes back frequently to visit family and friends (until COVID). Laura and her husband of 21 years have two teenage daughters and a five year old labradoodle named, Heidi. Laura has been the HR Manager at Simpson & McCrady since September 2017. She loves working at Simpson

12 Feb. 2021

Employee Spotlight: Will Simpson

Favorite Local Spot in Pittsburgh/Ligonier: I live in Lawrenceville so my favorite spot in Pittsburgh is Butler Street. There are so many great bars and restaurants in the neighborhood. My favorite restaurant in the area is Driftwood Oven. Their pizza is amazing and they always have a great beer selection! Favorite Annual Event in

22 Jan. 2021

Employee Spotlight: Tom Ray

Favorite Recipe: Rosemary Lamb Chops. Beer/Wine Pairing: Miro Cab from Alexander Valley Favorite Cocktail (& recipe for it, link): Manhatten – Makers, Bitters, Sweet Vermouth and Luxardo Cherries Favorite Local Spot in Pittsburgh/Ligonier: The trails in and around Sewickley. So pretty and peaceful. Favorite Annual Event in or around Pittsburgh/Ligonier: 4th

08 Jan. 2021

Employee Spotlight: John “Rudy” Rudolf

Favorite Recipe (link if necessary): My wife Coco and I like to invite family and friends over to share/ participate in the actual cooking of different meals (soup/ salad/ entre). https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SVbmpkdTu38 Seared Ahi Tuna Ingredients: 1 Ahi Tuna Steak 1 tbsp Black Pepper 1 tsp Kosher Salt 1/2 tsp Paprika Wasabi Vinaigrette 1 tbsp Olive

18 Dec. 2020

Employee Spotlight: Derek Gallagher

Favorite Recipe: Anything my fiancé cooks. We are actually keeping a cookbook with little inserts about that particular time. That way it is more of a story with food rather than just ingredients on a page. Beer/Wine Pairing: Coors Light. Favorite Local Spot in Pittsburgh/Ligonier: Mia Madre Trattoria in Avalon. A very authentic

04 Dec. 2020

Employee Spotlight: Lauren Robertshaw

Favorite Local Spot in Pittsburgh/Ligonier: I don’t have one. There are too many! Evergreen Drive-In Movie Theater in Mount Pleasant, They allow you to bring your dogs! The Rex Theater on the Southside. If there is a bluegrass band in town, there is a good chance you will find me there at the show with

13 Nov. 2020

Employee Spotlight: Kathy Lafon

Kathy grew up in a small town north of Pittsburgh as the youngest of eight children (7 girls and 1 boy). Laughter, and fun were a constant in her tight knit family. In June she and her husband celebrated their 30th wedding anniversary. They have 3 rescue dogs currently and have had many others over

30 Oct. 2020

Employee Spotlight: Lauren Brunner

Favorite Recipe: Lemon- Garlic Skillet Chicken and Potatoes- https://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/food-network-kitchen/lemon-garlic-skillet-chicken-and-potatoes-3885670 Name and breed of pet: Penelope- Lhasa Apso Favorite Hobby: My favorite hobby is reading because you get to go on different adventures or you can travel through different periods of time or to different places. I got into reading as a way to destress and

16 Oct. 2020

Employee Spotlight: Jessica DeFelice

Favorite Recipe: Summer BBQ Baked Beans – you will be the star attendee for bringing this. Chef’s notes: double the bacon and double the recipe. You’ll want leftovers. https://www.food.com/recipe/st-james-baked-beans-455856 Sheet-Pan Baked Feta With Broccolini, Tomatoes and Lemon. We have made this so many times over the past few months. It’s a keeper! https://cooking.nytimes.com/…/1021277-sheet-pan-baked… Favorite Cocktail:

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