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Archive for October, 2007
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Better late than never. I’m proud to show you all the fun from the West Chester Rotary Chili Cook-off from last weekend. Leave a comment in this amazing video and let us know if you see yourself. -
As the week goes on, my cabinets empty — it’s a natural process. But, my pantry is never without a select few items. Check out the list below for some of my staples that create shortcuts and tricks to great meals — you never know what could become a staple in your pantry! -
No, I’m not encouraging you to exercise. In fact, I’m going to tell you how it may soon be easier to grow your gut. It’s well known that no other state in the nation has beer laws as archaic as Pennsylvania, but if we’re lucky Bill 1420 could be a first step out of the dark ages… -
Another wine festival?! Yes, it’s true. The 16th Annual Wine Festival is this Sunday, October 14, 2007, from Noon-4 PM.
The day offers the opportunity to try more than 100 different wines from around the world. Dilworthtown Inn’s renowned staff prepares the food, and the beautifully landscaped grounds around this historic inn serve as the perfect setting to sip, visit and be seen!
General Admission Tickets are $35 in advance ($40 the day of the event) and can be purchased at the Dilworthtown Inn’s online store or by calling the Inn at 610.399.1390.
For more information check out the event page: http://www.dilworthtown.com/specialevents_winefestival.asp
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I’ve been craving a walkable market in the borough since I moved to the Dub C, and on Saturday I experienced the phenomenon we call Carlino’s. I had a full stomach but figured I could grab something small to snack on if it caught my eye. I was wrong… -
Although the farmer’s market is usually the highlight of my week, it was even more of a highlight to share it with a fellow foodie who taught me a few things… -
Get a taste of the winners from yesterday’s Chili Cook-off:
http://www.westchesterchilicookoff.com/winners07.htm
For more follow-up from the event, check it out:
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In Other Food News
You don’t have to go to WCU to get your Freshman 15.
October 7th, 2007 No Comments‘”The freshman 15′ is a term used in the United States and Canada to describe the weight students gain during their freshman (first) year of study in college or university. The term refers to the often-reported, yet unsubstantiated claim that freshman typically gain 15 pounds during their first year.” - Wikipedia
Hey Wikipedia, consider it substantiated. We found the source of the dreaded Freshman 15 at our very own West Chester Scoop, and we can prove it:
If you’re having trouble reading, allow me to translate (emphasis mine):
The Freshman Fifteen $27.95
15 Scoops
2 Sauce Toppings
Whipped Cream
6 Cherries for 6 people or moreI’m so glad that they don’t forget the cherries with this monstrosity. Could you imagine …
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I just moved into an apartment in West Chester and haven’t set up my Internet yet. Big problem, right? Wrong! All I really need to do is grab my laptop and hit the streets — our town is a great place to cruise the Internet while, of course, enjoying delicious local dishes. Here, by popular demand, is your guide to going wireless… -
Check out the DL from the DL on the Chili Cook-off this weekend!
Link Love
- West Chester Growers Market
- Cooking with Amy: A Food Blog
- Chocolate & Zucchini
- Well Fed
- Chubby Hubby
- Opinionated About Dining
- A Hunger Artist
- West Chester Beer Consortium
- Smitten Kitchen
- Philly Food Guys
- Fork You!
- Cheap Dates
- West Chester Menu
- Girl About Philly
- PhilaFoodie
- McDuff’s Food & Wine Trail
- Tikaro.com: John Young’s Blog
- Barbecue Bachelor
- That Blue Yak