was a little tough and the mushroom ravioli smells like unwashed vagina, but the flavor is exquisite. For something uniquely Pennsylvania, go into Middletown and hit Fox’s Market for chicken pot pie – the real kind,...

of Ventura Blvd. just east of Noble.

Mozzarella, Parmesan, Herbs 11 Fig Jam, Local Apple, Goat Cheese, Greens, Truffle Oil 12 Bacon, Tomato, Cheddar 12 Or Choose :: Garlic, Caramelized Onion, Bacon, Chicken, Greens, 15 FAST MAINS CHICKEN SALAD SANDWICH Apricot, Garlic Aioli,...

The Amish stand , usually located across from Barnes and Noble near the top of the market sells something they call Ricotone but it seems like it’s just Farmer’s cheese to me. I think it would be great in blintzes,...

in that strip mall — especially the Chester County Book Company, which is the single best book store for miles and miles and miles around — better than any Borders or Barnes & Noble could EVER be.

I like the James Peterson book already mentioned. I also cook from Jasper White’s 50 Chowders regularly. I am making his potato-cheddar chowder this week.

Just went to 5 guys this weekend at the Inner Harbor. Totally decent burgers for a chain, great fries. And there’s a Chipotle on the other side of the harbor near the Barnes and Noble. Definitely try out Lexington Market,...

I’m thinking along the lines of: Berger cookies: Maryland TastyKakes: Pennsylvania/Northeast Cheerwine; Penrose Pickled Sausages: North Carolina Coffee milk: Rhode Island

. The earthiness of the salad was delicious and the wine was SPECTACULAR! “Vin de Tris” is the first picking of the 1989 vintage (one of the two best vintages in the last century for Loire Valley Chenin Blanc). The...

in and bought one of these things. While each of the parts was nice in itself, the whole was like eating white noise. Unchowhoundish I know, but I made a note to self there and then: In future, Play It Safe. Cheddar and tomato,...

ordering the Ezzo pepperoni from Pennsylvania Macaroni Company. It’s simply the best. http://www.pennmac.com/page/27/

Sorry to interrupt the chow, but please continue the Philly digression on the Pennsylvania board. This sounds like a great tip, and we’d be bummed if the Philly hounds miss the discussion.

had lunch there this afternoon – it’s a step up for calgary – just like when you’re at salt, you don’t feel like you’re in vancouver...at farm, you don’t feel like you’re in...

I like the Onion Pie recipe in Joy of Cooking. Pennsylvania Dutch I believe.

I used to go to pennsylvania a couple of times a year and I would always eat at this cheesesteak place that used cheez whiz for the cheese. It might sound strange but it is AMAZING! I seriously dream about them! Does anyone know...