Culture Bites

Blackberries: Destructive and Delicious»

Bobbi Lee Hitchon has been volunteering at an organic vineyard and farm in Victoria, Australia. This week, she dispatches a story about her experience with wild blackberries.

Restaurant Buzz – Xochitl, El Sitio, Barnacle Ben’s, Apollinare»

Every other week, we’ll poke around for all the juicy restaurant gossip, say hello to new establishments in New Jersey and Philadelphia and goodbye to others.

The Cheesesteak Virgin»

I’ve got a confession to make, Internet. It just doesn’t seem right to let this linger any longer. Please don’t throw anything…I’ve never had a proper Philly cheesesteak.

Reviews

Product Review: Clover Hill Riesling»

Dennis reviews a Lehigh Valley Reisling from Eastern Pennsylvania’s Clover Hill Winery.

Shuck ‘em and suck ‘em: shrimp and crawfish at Oyster House Philly»

Even after a thorough washing, I could still smell the potent cajun spices on my fingertips an hour later…and that’s not a complaint. We get down with a southern-style seafood boil.

Wine Review: Maison Louis LaTour – Pinot Noir»

This is a great Pinot Noir for the wine newcomer with a lighter hue resembling a clear ruby or garnet color. Given the lighter character of this wine, I would suggest that you enjoy it with a medium pork dish, a tuna steak or a tomato-based pasta recipe.

Video

Episode 10: Red Velvet Cupcakes on Teaching Tina»

Last spring, Alex guest starred on Rowan University Television’s Teaching Tina. She attempted to show Tina how to make red velvet cupcakes. They crammed a whole crew into Alex’s little apartment to get this segment and Alex was happy to feed them.

Episode 09: Tuna Salad with Swiss Chard»

Think you know tuna? In this episode, Alex makes a delicious tuna salad with vegetables fresh from her garden with a twist from the ordinary.

Episode 08: New England Clam Chowder»

This episode was filmed on the picturesque Monhegan Island in Maine. Using a recipe passed down from Brandon’s grandfather, we whipped up a hearty clam chowdah using super fresh ingredients!