Food & Drink category, Page 82

Ligonier Country Market’s special features on May 25 will include Spirits of the Mountain Sled Dogs. The dogs include four Alaskan huskies, three Alaskan malamutes and 10 Siberian huskies. They were in shelters or surrendered by their owners. The dogs train in the Laurel Mountain and surrounding areas and run...

Red or white or rose — just grab a glass. May 25 is National Wine Day, according to the National Day Calendar. It has a sister holiday in February — National Drink Wine Day. And, there’s more. June 8 is National Rose Day. Wine is called “bottled poetry” by novelist...

Brew Gentlemen brewery and taproom in Braddock is throwing a fifth anniversary party this weekend and you’re invited. After all, there is plenty to celebrate, including the expansion of its production in a warehouse out back that’s being renovated. The brewery has had a high demand for its beers for...

Just in time for the holiday weekend, beer lovers can lift a cold one to their favorite veteran and know that proceeds from a new IPA on tap today at 22 craft breweries statewide will go to the Pennsylvania Veterans Foundation to support services to veterans. Breweries in Pennsylvania, an...

Are you getting married soon? Do you like Busch beer? Would you like them to sponsor your wedding day? Busch says that the beer is the guest of honor at thousands of weddings, as “Busch guys and girls” across the country have brought the beer into their big day. So...

Aldi. Free. Wine. You know there’s gotta be a catch, right? Well, if you’re a resident of the U.K., then … there’s no catch. The German supermarket is looking for 30 people to become part of its Aldi Wine Club. “Know a thing or two about your grapes?,” the store’s...

Memorial Day is just around the corner. It’s the unofficial start of summer and, for many, the beginning of grilling season. The smoky char of the grill brings a whole new dimension to plain old Caesar salad. To develop good char and maintain crisp lettuce without ending up with scorched,...

There’s probably no recipe that better showcases salt and pepper working in multiple ways and together than Chinese salt and pepper shrimp, an enticing dish of plump, moist fried shrimp with shells as shatteringly crispy — and appealing to eat — as fried chicken skin, and a killer savory-spicy flavor...

New Coke is coming back. Oh, the controversy! As fans anticipate the return of the Netflix hit series “Stranger Things” they can also look forward to a return of a long-lost Coca-Cola product that will be featured in the show. Coca-Cola announced Tuesday they will partner with Netflix and the...

Wheat is a grain that has been used for brewing for many years. In fact, we know the ancient Egyptians brewed with wheat and there’s a hieroglyphic to prove it. Let’s take a quick look at some of the various types of wheat beers and why they’re so refreshing to...

Instead of stopping at the supermarket, the Lincoln Highway Experience invites hungry people to stop on summer Wednesdays at the SupperMarket. The fifth season of the weekly gourmet picnic event kicks off 5-8 p.m. June 5 on the museum grounds at 3435 Route 30 East, Unity, at the intersection with...

DETROIT — Plant-based burger maker Impossible Foods is debuting meatless sausage crumbles on Little Caesars pizza. The pizza chain will start testing the Impossible Supreme Pizza on Monday at 58 restaurants in Fort Myers, Florida; Yakima, Washington; and Albuquerque, New Mexico. The $12 pizza also comes with mushrooms, caramelized onions...

I have a soft spot in my heart for hard-shell tacos. It’s partly thanks to joyful childhood memories of meals whipped up from those boxed kits, but it’s also because they taste lip-smackingly good with their warm, spiced meat; crisp, cool vegetables, and crunchy, fried shells. These days, taco night...

As the weather warms up, many of us start thinking about enjoying our meals outdoors as we enjoy the fun of summer. Whether you are taking in a concert in the park, a stop roadside on your way to the beach or just stepping out to your deck, a seamless,...

The Ligonier Country Market will open for its 44th season on May 18 at the Loyalhanna Watershed Association Farm, off West Main Street and Route 30 in Ligonier. The market will be held from 8 a.m.-noon, rain or shine, each Saturday through September, says Cari Frei, executive director. Featured are...

Bill Helzlsouer of Dravosburg was the first person to try the new Coffee Hopz on Thursday at the Sheetz on Library Road in Bethel Park. “I really like it,” said Helzlsouer, who has a beer blog, and has written about 472 brews. “It’s crisp, with a nice coffee taste at...

If you love Cheddar Bay Biscuits from Red Lobster, you might want to tell them why. If you do, you could win a limited-edition, insulated Cheddar Bay Biscuit Fanny Pack to keep your biscuits nice and toasty when you’re on the go. Fashion meets flavor on #NationalBiscuitDay! For the chance...

Renowned Pittsburgh chef Justin Severino is taking on another challenge. By summer’s end, he hopes to open a yet-to-be-named casual, California-inspired cafe in McCandless near North Park. Severino closed his popular Cure restaurant in Lawrenceville a few months ago and already had announced plans to open another venture, Larder of...

In an effort to raise funds for trips next year, two area Girl Scout troops will have stations at Ligonier Country Market this summer, says Cari Frei, market manager. Ligonier Girl Scout Troop 46136 will sell girl-made specialty gummy bears, including vegan and sugar-free. The troop is raising money to...

Nemacolin Woodlands Resort’s newest dining experience, Barattolo, offers guests the chance to savor the flavors of Italy at the Farmington, Fayette County, resort. The restaurant opened May 15, with a grand opening planned for Memorial Day weekend, a resort spokeswoman says. The new restaurant is located in the former Caddyshack,...

Lovers of The Pickled Chef now have another source for their favorite piquant products. Items are now in stock at Shop ‘n Save, 730 E. Pittsburgh St., Greensburg. “We are thrilled to have partnered with the Charley’s, a fellow Greensburg business and family, to provide our local, artisanal small-batch, hand-crafted...

If you’re a fan of all things citrus, you’re going to love these tart little lime squares. Just 5 ingredients give you a bright and cheery dessert that goes great washed down with hot tea or ice cold milk. I could pretty much commit to only eating desserts that incorporate...

The world’s largest chocolate market is finally getting a taste of the ruby range, the first new type in more than 80 years. Switzerland’s Barry Callebaut, the top maker of bulk chocolates, is rolling out its ruby breakthrough in the United States almost two years after announcing the discovery. The...