I love gas station food. Not the fast food chains with their mediocre predictability, but the locally made delicacies that give you a sense of place. I suppose this began after college when I lived in Mississippi and was introduced to the late night wonder that was “chicken on a stick” from the local Chevron.Continue reading “Hello, Gyro”
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Lunch Made By a French Chef
Who knew that one could find authentic and approachable French cuisine from an accomplished chef in a Latrobe strip mall? I was supposed to be backpacking through Europe this fall, but COVID-19 had other plans. Having accepted my fate that I would not be exploring European cuisine, I was delighted to find The French Express.Continue reading “Lunch Made By a French Chef”
Buckwheat Pancakes & Syrup
Who knew that the ingredients for a delicious breakfast could be found in a hardware store? Having just moved in to my new place, I visited Hepler’s Hardware to run a few errands. After ringing up my order, I noticed the display of locally-made flours, mixes, honey, and maple syrup, so I got back intoContinue reading “Buckwheat Pancakes & Syrup”
