Food & Drink category, Page 96
Report: Cereals positive for trace amounts of weed killerVideo
Popular breakfast cereals contain a controversial herbicide found in weed killers, according to a report released Wednesday. The new report, by Environmental Working Group, or EWG, an environmental advocacy group in Washington D.C., found trace levels of glyphosate in 21 oat-based cereals and snack products. Glyphosate is the main ingredient...
Throw a pork tenderloin on the grill and chill out
To turn a midweek dinner into something special, try cooking easy pork tenderloin on the grill. To produce beautifully browned pork with a rich crust and tender, juicy meat, we started with a simple dry spice rub to add flavor; sugar aided browning while cumin and chipotle chile powder added...
Chewy,nutty pearl barley stars in this hearty bowl dish
Chewy, nutty, pearl barley isn’t just for soups. Here, we’ve made it the star of a hearty bowl that’s full of contrasting — and surprising — textures and Middle Eastern flavors, with its warm spices and colorful vegetables. To keep the cooking method easy, we simply boiled the barley. This...
Krispy Kreme goes all in with mega Times Square store
Don’t look now, but a trip to New York City’s Times Square just got a lot sweeter. Krispy Kreme, the doughnut store extraordinaire, announced it is opening the first-of-its-kind flagship store in Times Square in early 2020. With its 4,500 square feet of retail space, the shop “will serve more...
Sheetz specialty beer Coffee Hopz is about tapped out
If you didn’t have a chance to try Sheetz coffee beer, you are most likely out of luck. In less than one month, the brew – Project Coffee Hopz – is about to be tapped out. Sheetz’ website shows the beer is sold out in most of its locations and...
Winemaker takes to the road to promote Bieler Pere & Fils dry rosé
Walk into any wine shop this summer, and you’ll quickly notice stacks of rosé wines. The diverse colors range from pale pink to deep salmon hues, and most of the wines have essentially dry finishes without noticeable residual sweetness. Since wine drinkers cannot buy enough dry rosé, wine producers must...
Hoist a glass, first Loyalhanna Brewfest on tap
Loyalhanna Watershed Association will host its inaugural Loyalhanna Brewfest at the Watershed Farm, 6 Old Lincoln Highway, Ligonier, from 5-8 p.m. June 22. The outdoor festival will feature local craft breweries, food vendors and live entertainment from State College band Velveeta. “As all nonprofits, we try to come up with...
Hey dad: Have a Smiley Cookie on Father’s Day
Give dad a smile this Father’s Day. Eat’n Park Restaurants, known for the Smiley Cookie, are giving one free cookie to all dads on Sunday. Select locations will also offer a Father’s Day Brunch Buffet from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. for $10.49. Eat’n Park is celebrating 70 years. It’s...
Flavor-packed chicken tacos can be made in your Dutch oven
Braising in a Dutch oven is often used for long, slow cooking, but it’s also well suited for quick weeknight-friendly dinners like this flavor-packed chicken taco filling. We built a savory, well-balanced braising base with smoky chipotle in adobo, aromatic garlic and cilantro, bright and acidic orange juice, and savory...
Crafts and fire truck highlight Ligonier Country Market
In addition to shopping for fruits, vegetables, baked goods and crafts, visitors to Saturday’s Ligonier Country Market can learn about Ligonier Volunteer Hose Company No. 1’s Tower 43. Tower 43 is one of the most recognized pieces of fire apparatus in the Ligonier Valley, market officials say. It was constructed...
National Doughnut Day is hole-y day of obligationVideo
It’s Friday, and it’s National Doughnut Day. Go ahead, start the weekend on a sweet note. The salute to the popular ring of pastry is held on the first Friday of each June, honoring the Salvation Army Lassies, the women who served doughnuts to soldiers during wartime. Some doughnut outlets...
Pittsburgh man wins national wine steward competition
Pittsburgh has a new champion, and it’s definitely something to wine about. Adam Knoerzer, dean of drinking and head of educational programming at Palate Partners & Dreadnought Wines in Lawrenceville, will represent the U.S. in the “Wines of South Africa Sommelier Cup 2019.” He defeated some California competitors during the...
Ed Sheeran, Heinz team up for EdChup, the ‘perfect’ condiment
When Ed Sheeran sings, “Lay It All on Me,” is he “Thinking Out Loud” about Heinz ketchup? The English singer’s love of Western Pennsylvania’s favorite condiment is well-known, thanks to his Instagram photos and a tattoo of the Heinz logo on his arm. Now, the obsession has gone even further,...
Inner Groove Brewing in Verona promises suds and sounds
A new brewhouse in Verona promises to be the place for sounds and suds. Inner Groove Brewing along East Railroad Avenue is expected to open at noon on June 15 with eight beers on tap. It’s located in a former interior design shop near the borough building and owned by...
Monsignor shares recipes inspired by faith
Before long, many people will be planting their gardens and capturing the joy of harvest. Monsignor Michael Begolly, pastor of Mt. St. Peter Roman Catholic Saints Parish in New Kensington, will harvest more than most. First of all, his love of cooking and gardening comes from a childhood filled with...
Quirky, nostalgic, practical: Tea towels make a splash
When Corinne Morse found one of her late grandmother’s handwritten recipes inside an old cookbook, she wanted to share it with her mother. So she transferred an image of the recipe card onto tea towels for her mother and other relatives. “I just loved them. It was something I used...
12 easy, healthy snacks for your road trip
It’s officially summer travel season. While you can’t avoid the inevitable dirty gas station bathrooms and frustrating traffic jams of a summer road trip, you can pack some snacks to make sure that you don’t get “hangry” and reach for unhealthy fast food. I know, I know. “Road trip food...
What’s Brewing? Father’s Day beer, gift ideas and things to do
Baseball and beer go hand in hand, but if you can’t get your dad out to a game this Father’s Day, consider the other part of that equation. Take your dad out for a beer! You still have a little over a week to plan something fun with Dad —...
Wigle Whiskey opens bar, restaurant at Pittsburgh International Airport
Airlines no longer are the only ones offering flights at Pittsburgh International Airport. Travelers now can get a Wigle Whiskey flight before taking off. The Strip District-based distillery’s Tasting Room, Bar and Restaurant debuts Wednesday in Concourse A. Open daily from 4:30 a.m. to 8 p.m., the space has seating...
How to make a traditional tandoori chicken — at home
Traditional tandoori chicken is marinated in yogurt and spices and roasted in a superhot tandoor oven to produce tender, flavorful meat and a beautiful char. To make it at home, we built a fragrant paste, blooming ginger and garlic in oil before adding garam masala, cumin and chili powder. We...
Former Steeler Wes Lyons partners with Fudge Farm founders
Former Pittsburgh Steeler Wes Lyons and Amber Greene, partners in Homestead’s Cakery Square, are expanding their “sweet” business operations. The two are partnering with founders Walt and Molly Rainey in operating Fudge Farm locations, says Greene, with a June 15 celebration at the Southside location, 1503 E Carson St. Additionally,...
Pennsylvania’s Ice Cream Trail adds regional stops
Regional residents and visitors curious about the Pennsylvania Ice Cream Trail don’t have to venture far to enjoy a “trail” scoop or two. The trail has expanded to include a Western PA Trail, adding nine businesses to the total of 32 hand-selected, PA Preferred creameries in Eastern, South Central and...
Superior Motors hosts ‘Uncooked and Uncorked’
Diners who like their fish as fresh as possible will want to check out the June 23 menu for Superior Motors’ new dinner series “Uncooked & Uncorked.” The Braddock restaurant will offer crudo, sashimi and other raw preparations paired with sparkling wines and ciders. “Eating raw fish spans many cultures,...
Caffe Barista patrons can enjoy lunch al fresco
Area workers and others taking a lunch break in downtown Greensburg do not have to head indoors if they are dining at Caffe Barista. The Westmoreland Cultural Trust’s partnership with the restaurant, at 7 W. Otterman St., has led to Caffe Barista offering patrons the option of purchasing their lunch...
Grilled avocados gave this chicken salad a smoky depth
We set out to create a fresh, bright chicken salad inspired by the flavors of Mexico. A simple tequila-lime mixture boosted the chicken’s flavor both in a quick marinade before cooking and, when cooked down with some orange juice, as a reduced sauce drizzled over the chicken after cooking. Grilled...
