Editor’s Note: I’m happy to report this news about a beloved pretzel I grew up eating in Northeast PA. I remember eating the “splits” as a kid; they were a favorite in our household. In my 20s, I even lived close to the factory in the Reading area. If you love pretzels and haven’t tried … Continue reading
Seeing how much I love chili, Manolo’s Best Farmstand Chili reached out to me to see if I’d like to sample some of its uniquely spiced 100% plant-based chili. Of course, I said yes. I’m an equal opportunity chili lover, after all. Founder Mitch Wolinsky delivered it himself. Though, I feel his days of home … Continue reading
Horsham, PA-based Bimbo Bakeries USA reached out to me to tell me about the Ultimate Grilled Cheese Challenge they are hosting featuring eight bloggers across the country (more about that below). While I am not participating officially in this grilled cheese competition, I asked them if I could play along on my own because I … Continue reading
The 10thĀ AnnualĀ Localicious will be held on Tuesday, October 20 at 7pm virtually via live Zoom event. Guests canĀ register toĀ attendĀ at noĀ cost atĀ pennypackfarm.org. The first 75 people who donate $25 orĀ more will receive a limited-edition tote bag. This yearās Localicious isĀ hosted by Mike McGrath (host of āYou Bet Your Garden” on PBS) andĀ will feature a vodka-infusion demo … Continue reading
With the craft beer boom in full swing, it seems almost commonplace today for beer lovers/brewers to leave their careers behind to start breweries. Itās hardly commonplace for someone to leave their career to start a niche liqueur companyābut thatās exactly what Phil Mastroianni did with Fabrizia Spirits in 2008. A former accountant, Phil left … Continue reading
Misfits Market, the leading organic direct-to-consumer food subscription and the nationās fastest-growing grocery delivery service celebrated the opening of its new 250,000-square-foot state-of-the-art facility in Delanco, NJ, which replaced its facility in Pennsauken, NJ.Ā Custom built by Stanker & Galetto of Vineland, N.J., it boasts advanced technology and cold-chain equipment. The brand new $23 million … Continue reading
Growing up on Long Island, Josh Anker ate 2-3 bagels every week his entire childhood. When he moved to Philadelphia for college, he realized how much he missed his hometown bagels. The same went for pizza. He would always bring back bagels and pizza and freeze them afterĀ visiting home. “After a recent trip visiting family, … Continue reading
Gather Food Hall is a new outdoor dining concept offering delicious and affordable meals from a rotating line-up of local food vendors to food-insecure students. It plans to open on October 23rd on the 1000 block of Nectarine Street, right behind Union Transfer, in the Spring Arts District. Gather’s tiered pricing model will provide shame-free … Continue reading
I recently participated in a Virtual Potluck with other food bloggers hosted by the New York Beef Council. We could make anything we wanted as long as we used beef. Since we always have ground beef in the freezer for quick weeknight meals, I chose to make an easy Tex-Mex inspired casserole. We usually have … Continue reading
Tails will be wagging as White Dog Cafe opens its fourth location on Saturday, September 26, 2020, at the Shoppes at Brinton Lake, in Glenn Mills, Delaware County Pennsylvania. The restaurant will open at 4 pm for dinner service. White Dog Glen Mills has a large outdoor space with 104 seats including 15 at the outdoor … Continue reading
