Chef Lauren, Flora Fare Kitchen

09/16/2026

Had myself a day at The Olive Tap, Pittsburgh sampling olive oils and vinegars!

I obviously couldn’t leave without replenishing my favorites (Sicilian lemon balsamic is my most used) and adding more to my collection. So excited to use these and see what I come up with!

What I bought:
• white riserva balsamic vinegar
• pear white balsamic vinegar
• Sicilian lemon balsamic vinegar
• Tuscan herb olive oil
• Kalamata olive oil
• spicy garlic Parmesan olive oil
• porcini mushroom and sage olive oil

The Olive Tap

09/12/2026

5 years later and here we are🤷🏼‍♀️

09/05/2026

First week back from some time off FLEW by!

Each week is different. Each week gets better and better.

09/01/2026

The more you know👏🏼👏🏼

07/22/2026

07/21/2026

Summer is summering!!!!!

06/25/2026

It’s market season, and I’m a happy gal 🌿✨

06/08/2026

🌹 Liz’s Final Rose 🌹

Honored to chef for Liz’s Final Rose dinner party, hosting 18 amazing guests for a memorable bachelorette celebration. Cheers to the bride-to-be 🥂

✨ Menu Highlights✨
• Jumbo lump crab cakes with garlic aioli (a Flora Fare Kitchen favorite that keeps making a comeback!)
• Chimichurri meatballs (another crowd pleaser)
• Tomato bruschetta featuring the freshest local tomatoes
• Charcuterie spread
• Citrus salad with arugula, mixed greens, fennel, cara cara oranges, pomegranate seeds, and champagne vinaigrette
• Homemade fettuccini with vodka sauce
• Homemade dairy-free pesto for our dairy-free guest
• Grilled chicken
• Roasted split brussel sprouts
• Chocolate mousse topped with fresh whipped cream, blackberries, mint from our garden, and flaky sea salt

A huge shoutout to my incredible team for helping make events like this happen. There is so much prep, coordination, setup, service, and behind-the-scenes logistics that go into an event of this size. I’m endlessly grateful for the extra hands, positive attitudes, and dedication that allow Flora Fare Kitchen to create experiences like this.



Thank you for trusting us with such a special celebration. 🌹🥂

05/22/2026

May Meal Prep Moments😍

And we’re not done yet! I can already see the change in our grocery stores as fresh produce starts making its way in, and all the local farmers markets starting up.

I’m beyond excited to see what summer has in store🍓🌽✨

04/18/2026

our backyard is officially fenced in and i’m way too excited about it!!!

✨no more deer treating it like their personal buffet

✨hopefully wayyy fewer ticks which has been awful for our pup

✨no more ugly construction fencing…she’s cute now!!!

Im beyond grateful for working his absolute butt off to make this happen

ok garden season… we are SO ready for you 🌱✨