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Archive for October, 2007
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Yep that’s right, the Amish will have a much more convenient place to pick up their Pig Iron Stout.
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I already dig Wegmans for so many reasons — such as their great international food section (which helped Mary prove that fear is a factor for a certain WCOJ dj). And now, there’s yet another reason to respect them:
Wegman’s Food Markets has announced a first-of-its-kind purchasing policy for farmed shrimp that includes “comprehensive and rigorous environmental standards” that will up the ante for the seafood industry and other U.S. retailers, according to a press release.
Read the full article on Treehugger:Wegmans Adopts New Standards for Buying Farmed Shrimp
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I added a new element to my annual Pumpkin Carving Party this year. It’s usually a BYOP (Bring Your Own Pumpkin), but I also asked my guests to prepare their favorite pumpkin recipes for all to taste… -
Stop in Doc’s to try out the new oyster selection from Gadelato’s Seafood. Doc’s will be featuring a weekly oyster menu for you to get your fill of many types of oysters. Below is a list of all the offerings with a description. New varieties will be offered each week.
Blue Point oysters are harvested from specific areas of the Long Island Sound. Blue points take 4 years to mature and can grow as large as 3-4 inches in size. Blue points are a delicious juicy oyster that is full of brine.
Chesapeake oysters are harvested from the Chesapeake Bay in Virginia. Chesapeake’s mature quickly in two and a half to three years. They …
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Apparently, Chester County was well represented at this year’s Great American Beer Festival in Denver. Check out this great article in the Daily Local: Four area companies win national awards at beer festival in Denver, Colo.
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Last Friday I hosted my annual pumpkin carving party. This year, in addition to all of the carving, I had a pumpkin recipe contest. Look for delicious pumpkin recipes from all of the entries this week. In the meantime, check out these fun pumpkin facts we found. Bet you never knew that… -
As many of you know, I am lucky enough to spend my Friday mornings with JT Morgan on his First Edition show on 1420am WCOJ. If you haven’t listened, you are missing out on unique discussions, contests and overall crazy happenings. Like this past week when JT actually threw up on the air. And yes, I think it was my fault. -
Yes, I have a crush on Inquirer columnist Rick Nichols and, of course, I have a major crush on the locally-made chocolates from Eclat. So what a wonderful surprise to see our very own Chris Curtin in last week’s food section of the Inquirer.
Congrats Chris… even though I’m jealous you got to talk to Rick in person!
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At a recent fundraiser, I had the pleasure of tasting what is perhaps the best baked brie I have ever had. It consists of a wheel of brie, sliced in half and filled with a sweet and savory combination… -
by ACAC Fitness and Wellness Center Dietetic Intern Amy Rhodes. Halloween is coming, which means you are probably stocking up on candy for trick-or-treaters. This presents the very problem that we all (or most of us who are honest) are guilty of: dipping into the candy we buy, especially any leftovers. Check out the following tips for a healthier, but still enjoyable, Halloween…