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  • Food Blob: You Had Us At Artisan Pie
    >>>Rex 1516, from the people behind Jet Wine Bar, will be swinging open its doors on March 1st. [Meal Ticket] >>>Magpie Artisan Pie Bakery & Boutique (1622 South St.), which made us hungry just by typ…Wed, 22 Feb 2012, 01:55 PM :: phoodie.info
  • It’s The Most Wonderful Time Of The Year: Pierogi Week
    All shall bow before the mighty Pierogi. The oft-under-appreciated polish treat is getting the respect it deserves at Green Rock Tavern (2546 E. Lehigh Ave.) between Feb. 26 and March 4 when they cele…Wed, 22 Feb 2012, 01:29 PM :: phoodie.info
  • Tea for Grownups, Lovers of Whimsy
    Random Tea Room, you so random. Promising “tea-infused cocktails” and “accordion fun” from Pig Iron Theatre’s Rosie Langabeer, the Tea Room & Curiosity Shop (713 North 4th Street) will throw down will…Wed, 22 Feb 2012, 01:18 PM :: phoodie.info
  • A Sweaty Beer Goes A Long Way
    We had no idea that beer was MORE HYDRATING than water. Truth? Let’s run for our lives and find out. At this year’s music-and-water-balloon-strewn ODDyssey Half Marathon, the good folks at Sly Fox Bre…Wed, 22 Feb 2012, 12:52 PM :: phoodie.info
  • Pub and Kitchen Gets A New Menu
    The people behind Pub and Kitchen have unveiled a new menu that reflects, “the kind of food that WE want to eat when we go out,” which includes a standard (but good) sounding Pulled Pork Sandwich. Che…Tue, 21 Feb 2012, 01:14 PM :: phoodie.info
  • Fishtown Neighbors Association Presents: Chili Cook-Off 2012
    On Sunday, March 25th, the Fishtown Neighbors Association is hosting the 2012 Chili Cook-off at the Skybox at 2424 Studios. From 1PM to 4PM, Chili will be judged on and awarded for Best Restaurant Chi…Tue, 21 Feb 2012, 01:01 PM :: phoodie.info
  • The James Beard Award Semi’s Are In
    According to philly.com, the results of the James Beard Foundation‘s semifinalists are in, and they’re more or less what we expected. The following Philly staples made the list: for Outstanding Bar Pr…Tue, 21 Feb 2012, 12:55 PM :: phoodie.info
  • A Calmer Mardi Gras At The Franklin
    The ever-classy Franklin Mortgage and Investment Co. is celebrating one of the traditionally less classy drinking holidays with $10 drinks, because it is a lot harder to get riot-drunk off of $10 cock…Tue, 21 Feb 2012, 12:41 PM :: phoodie.info
  • Get Literal With Fat Tuesday
    Since tomorrow is Fat Tuesday (and also apparently Doughnut Day) why not get a little literal with it and indulge in some of the worst foods you can eat? To help you along that path, Krispy Kreme is o…Mon, 20 Feb 2012, 12:45 PM :: phoodie.info
  • Food Blob: Out With The Failed, In With The New
    >>>Man, GQ really does love Philly: Tashan‘s Naga Beef Sümi makes the top 5 dishes of the year list. [Foobooz] >>>PA liquor stores could now be facing modernization rather than privatization. [Grub St…Mon, 20 Feb 2012, 11:56 AM :: phoodie.info

Two Guys on Beer

  • Episode 166 - Dark Lord (2010 vintage)
    The Darklord Russian Imperial Stout, from the Three Floyds Brewing company in Munster, Indiana, is by many considered to be one of (if not the) best beer in the world. It's a big one, at 15% ABV, and…Mon, 23 May 2011, 11:05 AM :: feeds.feedburner.com
  • Bohemia
    Paola Garcia from Forumla PR, Inc., was kind enough to send us a sixer of Bohemia from the Cuauhtémoc Moctezuma Brewery... like... in February. We filmed the shows, but life gets in the way sometime…Wed, 11 May 2011, 09:30 AM :: feeds.feedburner.com
  • Episode 164 - Orange Blossom Cream Ale
    From Buffalo Bill's Brewery in Hayward, CA, this fruit beer is a light beer infused with orange blossoms, orange peel, and honey. We haven't had too much luck with fruit beers on Two Guys o…Fri, 8 Apr 2011, 10:10 AM :: feeds.feedburner.com
  • Episode 163 - Santa's Little Helper
    Yeah, we know, it's way past Christmas! But there are still random bottles of the heavy winter stuff floating around, so we're tossing this review in to the ring. From the Port Brewing Company in San…Tue, 22 Mar 2011, 12:06 PM :: feeds.feedburner.com
  • Episode 162 - Gale's Prize Old Ale
    From George Gale & Company Ltd in the United Kingdom, this is a 9% ABV Old Ale. Traditionally, Old Ales are filled with dextrins which are meant to provide huge amounts of body to a beer. This means…Tue, 15 Feb 2011, 09:57 AM :: feeds.feedburner.com
  • Episode 161 - Noel de Calabaza
    We end our Noel beer roundup with an American entry from Jolly Pumpkin Artisan Ales. Brent, our esteemed director and editor, decided to have a little fun with the editing, being the end of a rather…Mon, 24 Jan 2011, 03:39 PM :: feeds.feedburner.com
  • Episode 160 - Scaldis (Bush De) Noel
    The Scaldis Noel, from the Brasserie Dubuisson Freres in Leuze-Pipaix, a French speaking region of Belgium, is the American alias for their Bush De Noel. In either case, it's a big 12% ABV Belgian St…Thu, 13 Jan 2011, 07:46 AM :: feeds.feedburner.com
  • Episode 159 - Noël Des Géants
    From the Brasserie Des Géants in Belgium (who gave us Episode 128 – Gouyasse Triple) enters their Christmas seasonal, the Noel Des Géants. A Belgian Strong Ale, this one weighs in at 8.5% ABV. Unlike…Wed, 5 Jan 2011, 09:05 AM :: feeds.feedburner.com
  • Episode 158 - Gouden Carolus Noël
    We're back with what we're going to call a new season - it's been a while since we've been shooting and releasing regularly, and that's exactly what we're doing now! Sin…Thu, 30 Dec 2010, 12:05 PM :: feeds.feedburner.com
  • A TGOB Tribute to Bruce Nichols
    Bruce Nichols, a fixture of the Philadelphia beer scene for decades and one of the people instrumental in bringing Philly Beer Week to fruition passed away recently. Carolyn Smagalski, long time beer…Mon, 13 Dec 2010, 11:19 AM :: feeds.feedburner.com

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  • Summer Time
    It's been a hot summer so far in Philadelphia. Luckily, for me, Reading Terminal Market is air conditioned and standing in front of hot ovens all day hasn't been too bad. We'be been experimenting with…Fri, 5 Aug 2011, 04:38 AM :: foodaphilia.com
  • Cooking Demonstration at Reading Terminal Market
    One of the best things about being a merchant in Reading Terminal Market is the commraderie between other foodie owners and vendors. Collaboration is a beautiful thing and you'll see why when you stop…Thu, 16 Jun 2011, 03:51 AM :: foodaphilia.com
  • Summer Cocktail Cakes
    At The Flying Monkey Bakery we love to bake with booze. Check out this post for some pictures and menu items that highlight summer cocktail flavors baked into cakes and cupcakes!Tue, 14 Jun 2011, 05:35 AM :: foodaphilia.com
  • Hunk of Burning Love
    New Post is up on The Flying Monkey Bakery Blog. Find out where you can enjoy my most popular cake around Philadelphia.Tue, 14 Jun 2011, 05:33 AM :: foodaphilia.com
  • Heat Up the Night - Valentine to the Market 2011
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  • Lunches at Reading Terminal Market
    I have a terrible problem every time I fail to bring my lunch to work, where should I eat? I know that I'm spoiled rotten working in Reading Terminal Market with so many great choices for lunch, but i…Wed, 9 Feb 2011, 10:34 AM :: foodaphilia.com
  • Welcome!
    As of October 1st, The Flying Monkey is under new ownership.The location and the name are the same, but all the sweets have undergone a major flavor overhaul. All of the recipes are new and much impro…Tue, 18 Jan 2011, 06:12 AM :: foodaphilia.com
  • Pumpple Cake on Today!
    So a few days ago my friend Shane and I drove to New York with a few 15 pound cakes in my trunk. We brought them to NBC studios for an appearance on The Today Show. Please check out the clip below as…Mon, 25 Oct 2010, 04:18 PM :: foodaphilia.com
  • Pumpple Cake
    I want to share something amazing with all of you. The Pumpple cake. Apple and pumpkin pies are baked inside layers of chocolate and vanilla cake! Vanilla buttercream holds the whole thing together. <…Thu, 7 Oct 2010, 02:30 AM :: foodaphilia.com
  • The Next Step
    This post marks a huge turning point in my life and my writing here on Foodaphilia. It's a really exciting and busy time for me as I'm buying my own bakery! Mon, 13 Sep 2010, 09:22 AM :: foodaphilia.com

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  • Carrot Soup for a February Night
    I have not been doing a good job managing the contents of my refrigerator lately. Last week was Scott’s birthday, which meant that we both ate at home more lavishly than normal and also dined out seve…Mon, 20 Feb 2012, 07:29 PM :: feeds2.feedburner.com
  • Finding Equipment: Fishs Eddy in New York City
    One of the joys of living in Philadelphia is that it’s possible to do things like pop up to New York for the day. Yesterday, I did just that. I went up to spend some time at Korin, a store … Continue…Thu, 16 Feb 2012, 05:00 AM :: feeds2.feedburner.com
  • Canning 101: On Adjusting for Altitude
    One thing I rarely mention in my recipes is the necessity to adjust cooking and processing times if you live more than 1,000 feet above sea level. I don’t bring it up often because even in my 20th flo…Tue, 14 Feb 2012, 12:47 PM :: feeds2.feedburner.com
  • Food in Jars Classes in the March Issue of Country Living
    When I was growing up, one of the few magazines that my mom subscribed to was Country Living (she also got Newsweek each week thanks to her step-father, but that one wasn’t nearly as interesting to me…Mon, 13 Feb 2012, 06:40 PM :: feeds2.feedburner.com
  • Quick Pickled Fennel with Orange Slices on Serious Eats
    Earlier this week, I devised a quick pickled fennel recipe for Serious Eats. If you like fennel, this pickle will make you very happy. It starts with a salting step that helps the fennel release some…Fri, 10 Feb 2012, 07:46 PM :: feeds2.feedburner.com
  • Books: The Urban Farm Handbook
    It has always been a dream of mine to have a little farm. When I was four years old, adults would ask me what I wanted to be when I grew up and I would say, “A farmer.” I imagined … Continue reading →…Thu, 9 Feb 2012, 03:35 PM :: feeds2.feedburner.com
  • Preserves in Action: Pickled Red Onions
    This may come as something of a shock, but sometimes, I struggle to make good use of the things I’ve canned. I’m sure that most of you assume that I’m a paragon of pantry management, I’m actually very…Mon, 6 Feb 2012, 03:11 PM :: feeds2.feedburner.com
  • Fresh Girl’s Guide Giveaway Winner
    Reading the comments on the The Fresh Girl’s Guide to Easy Canning and Preserving giveaway made me so hungry. You guys eat well during the wintertime! The winner is commenter #163, Jason Sandeman. He’…Sun, 5 Feb 2012, 04:44 PM :: feeds2.feedburner.com
  • Preserves in Action: Slow Roasted Tomato Dip
    Unless you live under a rock, you’ve surely heard that the Superbowl is this weekend. And despite the many hours I logged during my youth with my dad at Civic Stadium watching the Portland State Vikin…Fri, 3 Feb 2012, 04:00 PM :: feeds2.feedburner.com
  • Blood Orange Shrub
    I’ve been thinking about making a blood orange shrub since they first rolled into my local markets. After all, their ruby color just screams to be made into a fizzy drink. And though I went crazy for…Thu, 2 Feb 2012, 10:54 AM :: feeds2.feedburner.com

openchefame

  • The BIG Clambake
    Chefame/Eating Crowe’s Giant Clambake   We’ve had a lot of fun throwing our Open (and now Pro) Chefame events and now we’re going to be putting on a whole new crazy night of fun…  A giant clambake wit…Mon, 21 Sep 2009, 01:55 PM :: openchefame.com
  • Listen to ChefAMe on KYW1060
    We always try to keep the press page up to date on our site but we did something pretty fun the other day that we wanted to share with everyone. I was interviewed by KYW 1060’s Hadas Kuznits outside o…Sun, 13 Sep 2009, 11:37 AM :: openchefame.com
  • Pro ChefAMe #1 – The Details!
    September 14th has shaped up to be a prolific evening. ChefAMe is proud to present its first pro event in partnership with the Warwick Hotel and Tavern 17.  Pro ChefAMe will be different from our prev…Thu, 3 Sep 2009, 01:30 PM :: openchefame.com
  • ChefAMe loves the community (and the Blame-A-Thon)
    We love having each and every one of our Open (and now, Pro) ChefAMe events all around the Philadelphia area.  But that’s not the only place you can find us.  We also love being involved in the commun…Tue, 1 Sep 2009, 01:14 PM :: openchefame.com
  • Our first Pro ChefAMe!
    Open ChefAMe has been incredible so far. We’ve now done five successful events and we feel that we’ve learned so much along the way. Our next event is something special. We’re holding our first Profes…Tue, 25 Aug 2009, 01:37 PM :: openchefame.com
  • Open ChefAMe #5 is underway…
    Mon, 24 Aug 2009, 01:07 PM :: openchefame.com
  • More information on Open ChefAMe #5
    The next event is just around the corner.  Ava is an Italian BYOB (so please, BYOB) located just north of South Street.  We’re very excited to have both of our ChefAMe chefs cooking for you at Open Ch…Tue, 18 Aug 2009, 09:17 AM :: openchefame.com
  • Oh she can cook! Meet Diana at #5.
    We love the fact that Open ChefAMe lets anyone who is daring enough to try their hand in the kitchen.  This time around we have Ali, who has been a professional chef, cooking right along Diana.  Diana…Tue, 18 Aug 2009, 09:06 AM :: openchefame.com
  • Meet Ali Waks – A local foodie extraordinaire
    We’re super excited to have Ali cooking at our next Open ChefAMe.  Her menu sounds delicious and her culinary experience should make this night one incredible night.  Meet Ali: Ali Waks baked her firs…Tue, 18 Aug 2009, 08:57 AM :: openchefame.com
  • A call out to chefs for Open ChefAMe #5
    Once again the ChefAMe crew is busy planning the August 24th event. We hope to bring you another night of great chefs, great food and of course lots of fun. We haven’t themed this next event so we are…Mon, 3 Aug 2009, 02:32 PM :: openchefame.com

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  • Warm Winter Whole Grain Salad
    Winter, for me, is a season of cleansing and stark beauty.  The simplicity of the silhouettes of bare branches against a steely grey sky speaks softly to my heart, also in need of a restful moment or…Wed, 12 Jan 2011, 09:06 AM :: straightfromthefarm.net
  • Apple Crisp
    I visited the farmers market this weekend, walking the block between my home and the market at top speed, trying unsuccessfully to stay warm in the whipping winter winds.  I love that so many of the f…Sun, 5 Dec 2010, 05:38 PM :: straightfromthefarm.net
  • A Chocolate Review
    I’ve been shamefully neglectful of this lovely little blog of mine.  Fortunately it looks like a lot of you have still been coming around and leafing through the archives for some tasty seasonal fare.…Wed, 24 Nov 2010, 08:27 AM :: straightfromthefarm.net
  • Contest Entry: Partying with Food & Flowers
    Entry #3 :: Foodbuzz.com “Project Food Blog” Contest Challenge Prompt from Foodbuzz: Celebrate! You’ve made it this far, and the next challenge is to hold a party for your friends and family (at least…Sun, 3 Oct 2010, 02:20 PM :: straightfromthefarm.net
  • Contest Entry: French Fig Clafouti
    Entry #2 :: Foodbuzz.com “Project Food Blog” Contest Challenge Prompt from Foodbuzz: Ready to tackle a classic dish from another culture? Pick an ethnic classic that is outside your comfort zone or ar…Sun, 26 Sep 2010, 02:49 PM :: straightfromthefarm.net
  • Voting is Open!
    Just wanted to let everyone know that voting is now open for Project Food Blog.  I’d really love to have your vote to go on to the next round in this exciting competition!  Just follow this link to vo…Mon, 20 Sep 2010, 06:11 AM :: straightfromthefarm.net
  • Contest Entry: Fresh Fig & Raspberry Stuffed French Toast
    Entry #1 :: Foodbuzz.com “Project Food Blog” Contest Challenge Prompt from Foodbuzz: For the very first Project Food Blog Challenge, we’re asking you to create a blog post that defines you as a food b…Sun, 19 Sep 2010, 01:35 PM :: straightfromthefarm.net
  • Project Food Blog {my chance at fame?}
    Well, the posting may have been sparse around here this summer, that’s for sure.  But the autumn harvest is just revving up, and I’m itching to cook once more now that the temperature has dipped back…Fri, 17 Sep 2010, 01:48 PM :: straightfromthefarm.net
  • Summer Fruit Cobbler
    Just in time for Labor Day, a perfect classic fruit cobbler recipe! Somehow this summer has completely blown past me.  How did I displace the entire month of August?!  For that matter, what about July…Sun, 29 Aug 2010, 07:30 PM :: straightfromthefarm.net
  • From the Archives: Summer Berry Pavolova
      Years after this post was originally put up on the blog, I’m still as smitten with this pillowy dessert as ever!  My own blueberry bush, growing in a five-gallon pot on my deck, produced a bumper cr…Sun, 1 Aug 2010, 08:32 AM :: straightfromthefarm.net

Farm to Philly

  • Coming to a Garden Near You: Philadelphia Pepper Project
    Hot peppers may not be in season right now (unless you’ve got a greenhouse), but there are plans afoot for an exciting pepper project in Philadelphia. Called the Philadelphia Pepper Project, it aims t…Thu, 16 Feb 2012, 04:35 AM :: farmtophilly.com
  • Rutabaga Challenge: Rutabaga Beef Stew Over Couscous
    Since February is Rutabaga Challenge Month, I’ve been looking for a special recipe. With the weather turning cold and sorta-kinda snowy recently (if you can call a dusting of flurries snow), I’ve been…Mon, 13 Feb 2012, 08:31 AM :: farmtophilly.com
  • Winter Harvest: Butternut Squash Gnocchi
    By this point in the winter, I’ve managed to satisfy my cravings for those substantial soups and stews rounded out by crusty bread that absolutely must be eaten next to a fire.  After the spare, brigh…Sun, 12 Feb 2012, 08:13 AM :: farmtophilly.com
  • Notes From PASA
    This past weekend I had the privilege to attend The Pennsylvania Association for Sustainable Agriculture (PASA) Future of Farming conference. In its 21st year this is one of Pennsylvania’s most import…Thu, 9 Feb 2012, 09:41 AM :: farmtophilly.com
  • Winter Harvest Dinner
    Two weeks into my winter CSA share, I found myself confronting bags of turnips and carrots in my fridge, not to mention the onions, potatoes, and garlic in the pantry—plus a chubby buttercup squash on…Fri, 3 Feb 2012, 05:46 AM :: farmtophilly.com
  • Viva La Rutabaga!
    February is Rutabaga Challenge Month at Farm to Philly!Thu, 2 Feb 2012, 05:15 AM :: farmtophilly.com
  • From the Last Person on Earth to Try No Knead Bread
    I’m probably the last person in the world to have taken to Jim Lahey’s No Knead Bread, I know.  I made a few attempts back when Mark Bittman first wrote about it in 2006, but they were all failures. …Wed, 1 Feb 2012, 05:19 AM :: farmtophilly.com
  • My Favorite Root Vegetable
    I’ve never been able to understand why so many people dislike beets, since ever since I was a kid, I’ve loved their sweetness and their fun ability to turn everything they touch violently pink.  Anoth…Mon, 30 Jan 2012, 06:56 PM :: farmtophilly.com
  • Membership Drive: Winter Harvest
    Bob Pierson and the good folks at Farm to City are looking to increase enrollment in the Winter Harvest Buying Club.  Their goal is 300 active members.  If you’re not familiar with it, Winter Harvest…Tue, 24 Jan 2012, 02:36 PM :: farmtophilly.com
  • On Notice!
    Just a couple of things to take note of: Interested in urban foraging? The Wild Foodies of Philly has regular meet-ups. There’s an event on February 5 that takes place right around the Philadelphia Mu…Sun, 22 Jan 2012, 04:05 PM :: farmtophilly.com