http://www.post-gazette.com/ 2013-05-19T00:17:47-04:00 The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette http://www.post-gazette.com/stories/life/food/roanokes-favorite-combo-speaks-to-its-southern-roots-688233/ 2013-05-19T00:17:34-04:00 Gretchen McKay GMcKay@post-gazette.com 2013-05-19T00:00:00-04:00

Gourmet classics, Peanut Soup and Spoonbread, date back to the 1700s in America.

http://www.post-gazette.com/stories/life/food/the-pittsburgh-farmers-market-season-begins-687750/ 2013-05-16T00:06:09-04:00 Bob Batz Jr. bbatz@post-gazette.com 2013-05-16T00:00:00-04:00

The opening of Pittsburgh's Downtown market today heralds the start of the region's farmers market season.

http://www.post-gazette.com/stories/life/whats-for-dinner/whats-for-dinner-shirataki-noodles-stir-fry-687636/ 2013-05-15T00:07:49-04:00 2013-05-15T00:00:00-04:00

Carb- and calorie-free, shirataki noodles are an excellent source of fiber. They're traditionally served in soup.

http://www.post-gazette.com/stories/local/neighborhoods-city/farmers-market-returns-to-market-square-687277/ 2013-05-12T00:16:57-04:00 2013-05-12T00:00:00-04:00

Vendors in Downtown's Market Square will be selling products such as flowers, vegetables, pastries from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. each Thursday.

http://www.post-gazette.com/stories/life/garden/for-the-love-of-figs-687179/ 2013-05-11T00:13:12-04:00 2013-05-11T00:00:00-04:00

Italian immigrants have uncovered innovative ways to grow sweet figs in Western Pennsylvania's climate.

http://www.post-gazette.com/stories/life/food/artisan-chocolates-debut-in-pittsburgh-686889/ 2013-05-09T00:20:32-04:00 Marlene Parrish marleneparrish@earthlink.net 2013-05-09T00:00:00-04:00

Pittsburgh mom/chef makes a niche making artisan chocolates.

http://www.post-gazette.com/stories/ae/music/the-hot-list-of-things-to-do-this-weekend-686860/ 2013-05-09T00:14:18-04:00 2013-05-09T00:00:00-04:00

City Theatre's production of "Abigail/1702" tells Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa's "whatever happened to?" story of Abigail Williams.

http://www.post-gazette.com/stories/life/libations/beer-a-new-kind-of-beer-bar-opening-on-north-shore-686842/ 2013-05-09T00:10:03-04:00 Bob Batz Jr. bbatz@post-gazette.com 2013-05-09T00:00:00-04:00

The Beer Market, opening this weekend near PNC Park, has a huge beer selection, but no food, so bring your own.

http://www.post-gazette.com/stories/life/food/the-former-chefowner-of-le-pommier-is-now-food-manager-at-the-ellis-school-686833/ 2013-05-09T00:08:18-04:00 Marlene Parrish marleneparrish@earthlink.net 2013-05-09T00:00:00-04:00

Chef Mark Collins is serving quality meals at the private school in Shadyside, where lunch is "part of our education."

http://www.post-gazette.com/stories/life/food/citiparks-markets-to-accept-food-stamps-686824/ 2013-05-09T00:06:19-04:00 Bob Batz Jr. bbatz@post-gazette.com 2013-05-09T00:00:00-04:00

Some of the Pittsburgh Citiparks farmers markets will start accepting food stamps when they open next week.

http://www.post-gazette.com/stories/life/food/what-mom-doesnt-enjoy-simple-recipes-686823/ 2013-05-09T00:05:58-04:00 Gretchen McKay GMcKay@post-gazette.com 2013-05-09T00:00:00-04:00

We compile and test several simple recipes you can make for the mom in your life.

http://www.post-gazette.com/stories/life/whats-for-dinner/whats-for-dinner-angel-biscuits-with-cheesy-eggs-and-bacon-686696/ 2013-05-08T00:04:03-04:00 2013-05-08T00:00:00-04:00

These delectable biscuits feature everyone's favorite morning food: bacon and eggs.

http://www.post-gazette.com/stories/life/food/anthony-bourdain-visits-pittsburgh-686642/ 2013-05-07T13:57:33-04:00 2013-05-07T13:55:00-04:00

The culinary celebrity talked to the PG's Melissa McCart about young chefs, beer nerds and offered advice for Pittsburgh restaurateurs.

http://www.post-gazette.com/stories/life/travel/lititz-pretzels-chocolate-and-history-draw-hip-tourists-686327/ 2013-05-05T00:09:52-04:00 Tom Barnes tbarnes@post-gazette.com 2013-05-05T00:00:00-04:00

One Tank Destination: Founded by Protestants from Moravia and Bohemia, this Lancaster County spot was named "Coolest Small Town in America."

http://www.post-gazette.com/stories/life/food/gretchen-mckay-tries-dinner-in-a-box-a-new-subscription-service-685849/ 2013-05-02T00:07:58-04:00 Gretchen McKay GMcKay@post-gazette.com 2013-05-02T00:00:00-04:00

The PG's Gretchen McKay takes a look at a new grocery delivery service that can make dinner a snap.

http://www.post-gazette.com/stories/life/dining/dine-quixote-traveling-in-time-and-space-685826/ 2013-05-02T00:02:27-04:00 2013-05-02T00:00:00-04:00

Our road food guy goes back in time, and in space, at an old Italian joint and a new Texas barbecue place here in Pittsburgh.

http://www.post-gazette.com/stories/life/libations/wine-education-program-coming-to-pittsburgh-685821/ 2013-05-02T00:01:06-04:00 2013-05-02T00:00:00-04:00

Dreadnought Wines bringing a world-class wine and spirits education program to the Strip District.

http://www.post-gazette.com/stories/life/whats-for-dinner/whats-for-dinner-shredded-pork-in-ancho-orange-sauce-685719/ 2013-05-01T00:08:18-04:00 2013-05-01T00:00:00-04:00

It's Cinco de Mayo on Sunday, which means it's time to find that perfect Mexican recipe to pair with a pitcher of margaritas.

http://www.post-gazette.com/stories/life/food/dine-le-virtu-is-a-spring-soup-worth-waiting-for-685332/ 2013-04-28T00:11:34-04:00 2013-04-28T00:00:00-04:00

Le Virtu combines ingredients of a hearty winter with the freshness of spring.

http://www.post-gazette.com/stories/life/libations/beer-fest-celebrates-increased-flow-of-hard-cider-mead-684942/ 2013-04-25T00:26:38-04:00 Bob Batz Jr. bbatz@post-gazette.com 2013-04-25T00:00:00-04:00

The first Pittsburgh Cider & Mead Festival hits Lawrenceville on Saturday and may open some eyes -- and taste buds.