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Archive for August, 2009
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West Chester Grower’s Market has a new blog! Check it out! http://blog.westchestergrowersmarket.com/ -
Check out an article from a fantastic website www.seedsimple.com. By Lynea Newcomer. -
I got a chance to talk with the man behind The Italian Social Club in West Chester, Executive Chef John Giannantonio. -
WC Dish writers weigh in on what drives us nuts about food.
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All the necessities for the perfect outdoor feast, from luscious recipes to expert tips, gadgets and more.
By Dawn E. WardenWith several more weeks of summer still ahead of us and plenty of locally grown produce at our fingertips, there’s no better time to refill the propane tank (or stock up on charcoal or woodchips) and dole out the invites. And it couldn’t hurt to brush up on that open-flame terminology, either. Lesson one: the difference between grilling and barbecuing. The former refers to cooking over a direct flame or other high-heat source; the latter relies on indirect or low-level heat to slowly cook less expensive cuts of meat until tender. Authentic barbecuing can take all day or even several days, …
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In Other Food News
Bridge to Somewhere… Eating and drinking your way through Phoenixville (Parts 1 & 2).
August 19th, 2009 No CommentsBy Dawn E. Warden
There are plenty of reasons to make the drive to Phoenixville (which, by the way, is less than 12 miles from the heart of the Main Line off Route 29 south). But perhaps the best is the diverse and innovative gastronomic repertoire that awaits adventurous diners.
For the rest of the article click here: http://www.mainlinetoday.com/Main-Line-Today/August-2009/Bridge-to-Somewhere/index.php?cparticle=1&siarticle=0#artanc
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DRIVE OUT HUNGER – Classic Car Show & Food Drive
Date: Saturday, August 22, 2009 (rain or shine)
Time: 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM ET
Location: QVC Studio Park parking lot (1200 Wilson Dr., West Chester PA 19380)
Cost: The event is free! Please bring non-perishable food items.*Come out and join us at QVC Studio Park for classic cars, music, food, fun and more! Please bring a non-perishable food item to help us Drive Out Hunger.
Want to enter your classic car? Please visit the Top Dead Center Motor Club’s website at www.tdcmotorclub.com.
Current Priority Items:
Other recommended items:
Canned/Shelf Stable Tuna
Canned Beef Stew
Canned Chili
Canned Pasta, Beef Ravioli
100% Fruit & Vegetable Juice (cans or plastic bottles only)
Creamy Peanut Butter (plastic containers only)
Jelly (plastic containers only)Macaroni & Cheese
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In Other Food News
A Dream Come True…Local Food Writer and Chef Husband Open Avril BYOB
August 19th, 2009 No CommentsAvril BYOB [134 Bala Avenue, Bala Cynwyd, PA; 610-667-2626], the realized dream of husband and wife team Christian Gatti and April Lisante is set to open Wednesday, August 5. Gatti, a longtime Philadelphia chef and Lisante, former Philadelphia Daily News food editor, will open a 50-seat, white linen BYOB on Philadelphia’s esteemed Main Line. Offering Northern Italian and Southern French cuisine, Avril’s menu stands apart from other restaurants with its focus on Gatti’s pastry background, featuring savory pastries, homemade breads, pastas and desserts.
Menu items include fresh-baked breads, Wild Mushroom Barquette with Sea Scallops $12 and Seared Duck Breast with Peach and Endive Tarte Tatin $22. A Bistro Menu will offer Espresso Foie Gras $16 and Bistro Steak Frittes $26. “Petit” …
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- Opinionated About Dining
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- Smitten Kitchen
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- Fork You!
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- West Chester Menu
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