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Calling All Pottstown Area Pie Bakers!
Pittsburgh Is Home To The Best Cake In America, Says HuffPost
A map of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania with its neighborhoods labeled. For use primarily in the list of Pittsburgh neighborhoods. (Photo credit: Wikipedia)
We here at Pittsburgh Magazine are not so different from Jay-Z. We’re also all about the cake (cake, cake, cake cake). So we’ve been trumpeting the deliciousness of Prantl’s Bakery to anyone who would listen (that would be you, dear reader) for years. Thankfully, the nice folks over at the all-consuming digital media behemoth The Huffington Post have taken notice, too.
HuffPo’s Taste blog has named Prantl’s burnt almond torte The Best Cake America Has Ever Made. That’s a bold proclamation, made bolder still by the author outright trolling the inevitable New York City comment section mumblywumps right in the lead paragraph.
Tastykake Looking Fresh At 100
As an independent company, Tasty Baking Co. didn’t quite make it to Tuesday’s 100th anniversary, selling out to Flowers Foods Inc. in 2011 for $141 million to avoid bankruptcy.
But nearly three years after the rescue, the Tastykake brand – which drips nostalgia in the Philadelphia region, but had failed to break through nationally – has renewed strength.
The Flowers bailout has given workers at Tasty’s bakery in South Philadelphia and delivery-route owners throughout the Mid-Atlantic the chance to celebrate the brand’s centennial.
“Couldn’t be better,” is how Dom Rosa, who has owned a Tastykake delivery route in South Jersey since 2000, described life under Flowers Foods.
Read more at http://www.philly.com/philly/business/20140225_Taskykake_looking_fresh_at_100.html#qDDZokmzwt3ebC40.99
Known For Its Beer, Yuengling Brings Back Its … Ice Cream
Map of Pennsylvania highlighting Schuylkill County (Photo credit: Wikipedia)
People have been screaming for the ice cream, and Yuengling‘s Ice Cream listened.
On Thursday, the ice cream with the same name as the Pottsville-based brewery began its first run of batches after a 29-year hiatus. The company, based in Orwigsburg, Schuylkill County, originally intended to start production in March, but it moved up the date in response to strong demand from retailers that wanted to get it on shelves sooner.
“I think we have one of the most popular nonexistent products on the market,” said David Yuengling, 51, president of the company and second cousin of brewery owner Dick Yuengling.
The 1-quart containers of Yuengling’s Ice Cream are being produced at Leiby’s Dairy Inc. in Tamaqua, Schuylkill County, and they are expected to be on shelves by mid-Feburary at Weis Markets, Acme Markets and select independent grocery stores in Pennsylvania, Maryland, Delaware, New Jersey, New York, West Virginia and Virginia.
Read more: http://www.ydr.com/business/ci_24933307/known-its-beer-yuengling-brings-back-its-ice
Godiva Chocolatier, Ady Cakes Team Up In Mother’s Day Creation
Giving Mama some sugar this Mother’s Day?
In the literal sense, that could mean a dozen of West Reading baker Ady Abreu’s newest creations, a collaboration with Godiva Chocolatier.
During May, Ady Cakes is selling a dozen cupcakes inspired by and including Godiva truffles.
Abreu said she was excited to team up with a global company that has a strong local presence to create a new product.
She was able to tour the global chocolatier’s facility in Exeter Township, checking out the kitchen and speaking with Global Executive Chef Chocolatier Thierry Muret.
Cupcakes: Small Treats Are Fueling A Big Business
Wikipedia cupcakes, an in-kind donation by Georgetown Cupcake before being devoured by Wikipedians. (Photo credit: Wikipedia)
Who would have thought that something as diminutive as a cupcake could be such a huge business trend?
All over Lancaster County, cupcake bakeries are popping up like spring flowers.
And some of their cupcakes are even decorated with flowers, as well as fruit and other accents.
Cupcakes have been around since the 19th century, when “cup” cake referred to the quantity of ingredients, such as a cup of butter, two cups of sugar and three cups of flour.
10 Despicable Doughnuts
A jelly donut that was bought at Dunkin' Donuts in Brooklyn. (Photo credit: Wikipedia)
Editor’s note: You’re starting with Dunkin’ Donuts Blueberry Crumb – just click on the read more link and keep hitting next to see them all! You can see the list on the left-hand side of the screen under Morning Gut Busters once you click on read more!
Dunkin’ Donuts Blueberry Crumb Donut
500 calories, 18 g fat, 350 mg sodium, 52 g sugar
The addition of blueberries may sound wholesome, but don’t be fooled. This sickeningly sweet treat packs 500 calories and 52 grams of sugar—or the equivalent of 20 Hershey’s Kisses.
Read more: http://fitbie.msn.com/eat-right/tips/10-despicable-doughnuts/tip/1
Colonial Cooking Workshop At Pottsgrove Manor
Pottstown, Pennsylvania — Pottsgrove Manor will be hosting a colonial cooking workshop, entitled “Chocolate in the Very Best Manner,” on Saturday, February 11th from 10:00am to 3:00pm.
Have a hand in preparing—and eating—colonial chocolate dishes in this hands-on workshop. Foodways historian Deborah Peterson of Deborah Peterson’s Pantry will teach participants how to prepare authentic chocolate “receipts” in Pottsgrove Manor’s reconstructed 18th-century kitchen. Participants will receive a booklet of all the recipes prepared during the workshop.
The workshop is open to participants ages 12 and up. There is a $50 fee per person. Spaces are limited, and registration and payment are required by February 7th. Workshop attendees should wear comfortable clothing and bring an apron and a sack lunch. In case of inclement weather, the workshop will be held Saturday, February 18th. A printable registration form is available at http://historicsites.montcopa.org/pottsgrovemanor. Call the site at 610.326.4014 to register or for more information.
Pottsgrove Manor, home of John Potts, colonial ironmaster and founder of Pottstown, is located at 100 West King Street near the intersection of King Street and Route 100, just off Route 422, in Pottstown, Pennsylvania. Pottsgrove Manor is operated by Montgomery County under the direction of the Parks and Heritage Services Department.
Regular museum hours are: Tuesday to Saturday, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. & Sunday, 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. Tours are given on the hour; last tour of the day begins as 3:00 p.m. Groups of 10 or more should pre-register by calling 610.326.4014.
For more information and a full calendar of events, visit us on the web at http://historicsites.montcopa.org/pottsgrovemanor.
Hershey Chocolate Fest 2012 – Sunday, January 29th
Sample tastes of mostly chocolate creations by area confectioners, restaurants, hotels and caterers. Enjoy the live entertainment, silent auction, children’s activities and the impressive cake competition.
Location
HERSHEY Lodge
West Chocolate Ave. & University Dr.
Hershey, PA 17033
Reception and Sessions Schedule
Premiere Reception
11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
$50.00
Session #1
1:00 p.m. to 2:45 p.m.
Session #2
3:15 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Session Ticket Prices
$20.00 in advance
$25 at the door (as available)
Children 5-12, $5.00
Events
• Host: Jere Gish, WGAL 8, WINK 104
• Tastes of Chocolate
• Silent Auction
• Entertainment
• Children’s Activities
How to Purchase Tickets
By Phone
717-232-7509
In Person
Boscov’s (at select locations)
The Hershey Lodge
Giant Food Stores (at select locations)
Metro Bank
Chocolate Fest benefits Keystone Human Services: http://www.keystonehumanservices.org/
Open-Hearth Cooking Demonstration at Pottsgrove Manor
Pottstown, Pennsylvania — On Saturday, January 21st from 11:00am to 3:00pm at Pottsgrove Manor, visitors can see what’s cooking in the colonial kitchen with the program “A Distillation of Desserts.”
This open-hearth cooking demonstration will feature Pottsgrove Manor’s historic cooks preparing authentic 18th century recipes for sweets and treats made with a variety of libations. This program wraps up the exhibit “Spirituous Liquors and Healthful Distillations: Alcohol in Colonial America.” Visitors can take a tour of the exhibit during their visit; this will be one of the last opportunities to see the exhibit before it closes on January 29th.
Regular museum hours are: Tuesday to Saturday, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. & Sunday, 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. Tours are given on the hour; last tour of the day begins as 3:00 p.m. Groups of 10 or more should pre-register by calling 610.326.4014.
Pottsgrove Manor, home of John Potts, colonial ironmaster and founder of Pottstown, is located at 100 West King Street near the intersection of King Street and Route 100, just off Route 422, in Pottstown, Pennsylvania. Pottsgrove Manor is operated by Montgomery County under the direction of the Parks and Heritage Services Department.
For more information and a full calendar of events, visit us on the web at http://historicsites.montcopa.org/pottsgrovemanor.
Big Crowd At Carousel Of Flavor In Downtown Pottstown
A large crowd gathered in downtown Pottstown this afternoon, under sunny skies, for the 8th Annual Carousel of Flavor. The food was amazing. Kudos to festival organizers for another successful event. Pottstown shone brightly today!
Here are some pictures:
The Jello Mold Mistress Of Brooklyn – An Homage To Jello Blog
This is WILD! Remember jello molds, jello salads etc… from back in the day??? I didn’t realize people still did this! Check out this fun blog with lots of color pictures! I might have to buy some jello and get busy!
Tastykake Goes Green!
Tastykake has opened a new state of the art bakery in the Philadelphia Naval Business Center. If you love Tastykakes, watch this interesting 3 minute video about their new facility and future plans! Very interesting!
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